Lily S. Turner | Graduation Year: 2025 | Assistant Professor Scott Barton

Reprise is a part of a series of Memory Cafés sponsored by The Alzheimer’s Society, which are meant to make visitors reminisce and appreciate their memories. Reprise fosters an atmosphere conducive to the sharing and relishing of music, facilitated by modern technology. This initiative stems from the recognized therapeutic connections between music and its benefits for individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Within this design, profound artistic movements were meticulously studied to unravel the intricate ties between memory and emotion. The design journey evolved, initially from capturing music via traditional notation to embracing the more intimate and delicate aspects of both music and art. This transformation underlines Reprise's pursuit in understanding how music can serve as a harmonizing force, stirring individuals both on a visceral and emotional level. Every facet of the café expresses a dynamic sense of motion. Elements seamlessly merge, mirroring a transformative dance that appears to infuse the very architecture with the essence of music.