ALCHEMY OF ATMOSPHERES 

The project Alchemy of Atmospheres explores the potential of immersive and engaging virtual architectures to enable new and meaningful forms of human interaction in digital environments.

New patterns of interaction are forming on contemporary social VR platforms, where the structure and design of the surrounding worlds play a significant role in influencing human behavior. New architectural concepts, layouts, and aesthetics of these worlds can enable meaningful social connections and initiate new rituals. The aim of this project is to propose new atmospheric qualities and to create virtual spaces that encourage people to come together and build relationships.

Under the direction of Simon Husslein, with the assistance of David Viladomiu

Head of Department: Dr. Javier Fernàndez Contreras
Scientific Deputy: Valentina De Luigi

Students taking part in the project: 
Mélanie Affolter, Soheil Afzali, Camille Bodin, Noémie Castella, Charlene Claveria, Lisa Divorne, Diana Escalante, Tiziano Gargano, Stéphanie Hemidi, Narcisse Malumba, Meghna Thanushree Nagarajan, Paul Rigal, Noemi Tshala

Visiting lecturers: Michel Reilhac, Kent Bye, Space Popular, Barry Gene Murphy, Michael Salmon

Jury members: Celine Daemen, Paula Strunden, Damien Greder, Kevin Muster, Vitas Jankauskas, Isa Pasqualini

Unity teachers: Charles Chalas, Simon Senn

Images: HEAD – Genève