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Flexible and Adaptable Features in Student Housing : Grasping at Self-expression In temporary Dwelling Interior

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dc.contributor.advisorBrünjes, Katrin
dc.contributor.advisorGoodwin, Amara
dc.contributor.authorNeha Goel
dc.contributor.departmentFaculty of Architecture and Design
dc.contributor.otherBerlin International University of Applied Sciences
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-15
dc.date.accessioned2025-12-02T10:34:58Z
dc.date.available2025-12-02T10:34:58Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: This thesis explores the concepts of flexibility and adaptability in the design of student housing to create spaces that can cater to the changing needs of their residents. The author's personal experiences and insights as a student and young professional in various student housing typologies serve as the main inspiration for this research. The ability to personalize and adapt living spaces has a significant impact on students' sense of comfort and belonging, turning functional spaces into dwellings that feel like home. The research investigates how interior design can enrich students' lived experiences in student accommodations by incorporating flexibility and adaptability. By studying the current trends and limitations in student housing design, the thesis aims to contribute to the larger conversation about creating student dwellings that go beyond mere shelter, but spaces that students can truly call their own. Practical insights provided in this research can assist interior designers and architects in designing student housing that fosters a sense of comfort, security, and a strong connection to the living environment. Keywords: flexibility, adaptability, student housing, interior design, lived experiences, sense of home, personalization, student dwellings, architectural design, practical insightsen
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dc.description.tableofcontentsMACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Table of Contents chapter 00: Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03 chapter 01: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 1.1 Theoretical Framework ................................................................................... 4 1.2 Methodology ................................................................................................. 5 1.3 Building Stock as a Key Instrument? ............................................................ 6 1.4 Retail - the Heart of the City ...................................................................... 7 1.5 Relevance and Context of Interior Architecture .......................................... 7 chapter 02: Theoretical Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2.1 Typology Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 2.2 Brief History of Student Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2.3 Flexibility and Adaptability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2.4 Why Design for 'flexibility and Adaptability' in Student Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2.5 Evolution of Flexibility and Adaptability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2.6 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 chapter 03: Field of Investigation: Interior Self Expression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 3.1 Classification of Living Experiences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 3.2 Eight Unique Personal Living Experiences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 3.3 Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 3.4 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 chapter 04: Design Project: Casa Lama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 4.1 Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 4.2 Typologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 4.3 Adaptability Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 4.4 Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 list of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98en
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.berlin-international.de/handle/123456789/1062
dc.language.isoeng
dc.subjectAdaptability
dc.subjectInterior Design
dc.subjectLived Experiences
dc.subjectPersonalization
dc.subjectPractical Insights
dc.subjectSense Of Home
dc.subjectStudent Dwellings
dc.subjectStudent Housing
dc.subjectFlexibility
dc.titleFlexible and Adaptable Features in Student Housing : Grasping at Self-expression In temporary Dwelling Interior
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