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Ostörd; A vision for future living spaces — privacy sofa for the co-living home

Yao, Iris LU (2025) IDEM05 20231
Industrial Design
Abstract
This thesis examines communal living as a vision for future living. It covers historical communal living and its translation into modern-day practices. It explores our needs within communal living spaces along with the challenges they bring and investigates how design can balance private and communal spaces to support our evolving needs.

The project outcome is a privacy sofa designed to support flexibility and accommodate various activities within shared spaces. It addresses the need for privacy within communal areas, suits different cultures and lifestyles, and promotes healthier living.
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author
Yao, Iris LU
supervisor
organization
course
IDEM05 20231
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Co-living, Communal living, Privacy, Privacy furniture
language
English
id
9179094
date added to LUP
2025-03-14 09:58:39
date last changed
2025-03-14 09:58:39
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The project outcome is a privacy sofa designed to support flexibility and accommodate various activities within shared spaces. It addresses the need for privacy within communal areas, suits different cultures and lifestyles, and promotes healthier living.}},
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  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Ostörd; A vision for future living spaces — privacy sofa for the co-living home}},
  year         = {{2025}},
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