A respite from the stimulating cityscape is provided by a haptic experience. Dense spectacle in the city overwhelms the senses of metropolitan people. When the abundant stimuli dull sensory receptors, a connection with the built environment is lost. Can the senses be re-engaged by physically removing the body from the stimulation into a relationship with nature and tea? A Sensorium is created to test this question inside the Tobacco Warehouse on the Brooklyn waterfront with a view to the city. This thesis engages a design method for interiors to prioritize touch, smell, sound and taste while diminishing the reliance on the visual experience. Sensorium offers a respite for the people of New York City to slow down and feel a renewed connection with their body and mind.
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