An exploration of how the concept of third culture can inform interior design
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2019
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"In the modern era of world of globalization, where different cultures constantly intertwine, merge and overlap, it becomes more difficult to define interior design of any space and to relate it to a particular culture. By understanding and defining what is the right concept for cross-culture adaptation, and by getting rid of stereotypes and prejudices towards a particular culture, new horizons for the field of interior design constantly arise. Positive inter-cultural dialogue eases the way of cultural adaptation processes to new environments. It provides opportunities for self-well-being and for healthy societies. Current cultural centers and platforms have been experimenting in building bridges between the cultures through different approaches by using different methods. Inter-cultural interaction on a daily basis is one of the methods that is proposed by Fred L. Casmir for a more coherent inter-cultural dialogue. Casmir believes that with the help of the inter-cultural interactions, the relationship between two different cultures or more can be developed and optimized into a third culture. This research uses Casmir's third culture theory (1978, 1997) as a framework to examine the interior design of cultural platforms. The purpose of this thesis is to explore the relationship between interior design and the third culture in order to enhance inter-cultural dialogue through the interior design experience. Through the case study of Matadero Madrid, which is a relevant example of the third culture house, relevant information was collected in order to answer the research questions. The result not only supports the idea that third culture theory has a major influence on the interior space, however also illustrates how interior design can create the third culture context and propose some design solutions that are contemporary and relevant to the modern-day world."