Anwandter, Juan AlmarzaStarck, Adrian vonIrene Yining LiuBerlin International University of Applied Sciences2024-01-152025-11-282025-11-282023https://repository.berlin-international.de/handle/123456789/723AI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: Martial arts, often emphasized for its physical aspects, holds a profound mental and spiritual dimension. The dojo, a space integral to martial arts practice, becomes a crucial transition space connecting the physical practice with its spiritual realm. This thesis explores the often overlooked transition space in the interior of a dojo, delving into its qualities and significance in East Asian martial arts, particularly drawing from Japanese temple architecture. Examining the intersection of spiritual and physical components of martial arts, the research aims to understand the mental impact of transition spaces and how they guide practitioners. Minimal research has explored the spatial design of a dojo and its transitional elements, making this study a unique exploration of the spiritual character of martial arts through spatial design. Keywords: Martial Arts, Dojo, Transition Space, Spiritual Architecture, Japanese Temple Architecture, East Asian Martial Arts, Spatial Design, Mental Preparation, Interior SpaceMACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Table of Contents 1. Introduction .............................................................................. 4 1.1. Topic Definition, Context, Aim ................................................. 4 1.2. Methodology ................................................................................. 5 2. Martial Arts .................................................................................... 6 2.1. the Diverse Facets of Martial Arts ........................................ 6 2.2. Intention and Movements: Ritualistic Behaviour in Martial Arts ......... 9 2.3. the Dojo and Its Role to the Practitioner ................................... 11 3. Transition Space ......................................................................... 15 3.1. Spatial Perception and Movement .......................................... 15 3.2. Transition Space Definition ........................................................ 17 3.2.1. Transition Spaces in Two Cases ........................................ 19 3.2.2. Comparative Analysis ...................................................... 27 4. Spatial Implementation of Spiritual Transition Spaces ... 27 4.1. Japanese Temples and Their Transition ................................. 27 4.2. Design Strategies ............................................................... 30 5. Design Project .............................................................................. 32 5.1. Introduction ............................................................................. 32 5.2. Circulation and Transition ..................................................... 32 5.3. Design Proposal .................................................................... 37 6. Conclusion .................................................................................... 39 7. Bibliography .................................................................................. 40 8. List of Figures .............................................................................. 42engDojoEast Asian Martial ArtsJapanese Temple ArchitectureMental PreparationSpatial DesignSpiritual ArchitectureTransition SpaceMartial ArtsThesis