From Uncanny to Comfort: Transforming Liminal Spaces into Multisensory Healing Environments

This research explores how multisensory strategies, neuroarchitecture methods, and tools such as ASMR and biophilic design can transform liminal spaces—often uncanny and overlooked—into healing environments that foster psychological well-being, emotional attachment, and resilience. By reframing transitional zones such as corridors, waiting areas, and porches as opportunities for restorative experience, the project investigates how light, sound, texture, and scent can reduce anxiety and encourage moments of playfulness and calm. Methods will combine neuroscientific evaluation (EEG, sensory mapping) with design prototyping and case study analysis, bridging empirical evidence and creative speculation. The work will be communicated through a multimodal medium, including 3D-printed acoustic elements, AR/VR spatial experiments, and sound–video montages, to test and share strategies for turning everyday spaces into supportive, sensory-rich environments.