Thuis

Thuis aims to foster a deeper sense of connection by reinterpreting immersive experiences as an embodied and accessible practice in (semi-)public spaces, using dance and movement as core methods. Thuis seeks to strengthen the Dutch IX field by providing body-centred design principles that challenge hardware dependency, and by delivering shareable knowledge about creating accessible, inclusive IX as a form of 'social infrastructure' that promotes social cohesion and collective belonging. The research focuses on how the body can take a more central role in immersive experiences and how a sense of home can be fostered amongst participants. This research is built around three themes: 'spatial awareness', 'embodied empathy' and 'collective belonging'. The activity programme follows a research through design methodology, structured in four iterative phases: 'collecting', 'processing', 'shaping, and 'engaging'. The research will be conducted with communities in public spaces. This methodology will result in two artistic pilots (one outdoors, and one indoors), a case study, an open-source website and public events.