Living Luxury: The Application of Neurasthenics Toward a Luxury Hotel Experience Part 1 Dissertation 2026 Nikol Yeremieva Ravensbourne University London | UK This dissertation investigates how neurasthenic principles are applied in high-end hotel designs as well as defining how this shapes the experience as luxury. This study is informed through primary research carried out by visits to The Lanesborough and the Emory hotels in London, using them as contrasting case studies to examine how different design approaches shape comfort, atmosphere and guest experience. Due to the contrasting design style of the two hotels, the research will investigate which elements are considered luxury in both, while revealing which design aesthetic has a better response to human wellbeing in a space. This research will also consider the demographics of the hotel guests, understanding whether luxury is defined by style and heritage or solely by the quality of the human experience. Furthermore, the origin of luxury will be studied to trace how some trends develop and decline over time and present the timeless elements which are implemented within luxury design over years. Secondary research and social media are other approaches which will support this study such as articles, magazines, social media posts and reviews which all contribute to shaping the hotels reputation in classifying it as luxury. Industry research from design events such as DECOREX and HIX further informs the dissertation by providing insight into current luxury interior trends, bespoke craftsmanship and innovative materials. Overall, the aim of this dissertation is to understand how luxury interiors create value beyond appearance, through atmosphere, comfort, cultural meaning and human response. Tutor(s) Luke Murray