Berlin — like many other major cities — is massively threatened by gentrification and displacement. In a pre-war building in Friedrichshain, which was actually undergoing renovation at the time of the performance, the fictional real estate company WELCOME HOME GROUP presents its new smart home concept. Almost by definition, the financially well-off target audience of the luxury apartments being created has a need for a home that serves as a counterbalance to their stressful professional lives. Through its certified „Ambience Enhancement System,“ SLOW ROOMS is designed to induce relaxation, thereby optimizing the work performance of its residents the very next day. SLOW stands for „Smart Living Orchestrated Well.“ The system and its decelerating effect can be tested in intensive, individualized one-on-one appointments. Those who wish can also be inspired by the calm presence of the AR roommate TOVIAS.
SLOW ROOMS received the Mart Stam Prize in 2019.
Idea, concept, text, stage, video: Theresa Reiwer / Lighting: David Egger / Musik, sound: Kenji Tanaka / AR App support: André Selmanagić / Logo: Lea Weber-Schäfer / Voice: Lilja Löffler / Lamp: nulight
The AR app was developed as part of the residency „Production Laboratory of the AURORA School for ARtists“ (EFRE, HTW Berlin). With the kind support of Pentaklon, Beam Around, Northern Lights, and Nulight.
