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Bed Landscape: Typology of Dormitory in Architecture

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This lecture explores the typology of the dormitory in architecture, focusing on the bed landscape as a sleeping arrangement, the space and dream spheres of sleeping in art, literature, and architecture, and the historical evolution of beds. It also delves into the representation of beds in different contexts, from public spheres to countryside settings, and the significance of sleeping arrangements throughout history, including the impact of hygiene reforms on sleeping habits.

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