The Dream In Experience is an interdisciplinary project from the Department of Neurology of the Kepler University Hospital Linz (KUK) in collaboration with Reinhard Gupfinger and researchers from the Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU). Located at the intersection of art, science, and technology, the project serves as an open space for sleep culture.
In a “capsule hotel” designed by Andreas Strauss, visitors sleep in specially developed capsule suites under varying conditions. Their sleep data is recorded and transformed in real time into visual and acoustic outputs.
Participation is organized via an online booking tool (www.dream-in.org); medical staff provides on-site guidance.
The project aims to highlight sleep as a key factor for health and well-being and to encourage reflection on personal sleep behavior. Additionally, it opens up critical perspectives on sleep equity, Artificial Intelligence, and the use of big data in personal health monitoring.

The Dream In Experience / Andreas Kaindlstorfer, Andreas Strauss, Reinhard Gupfinger - Photo: Jonas Hörbst
The Dream In Experience
An Open Space for Sleep Culture
Andreas Kaindlstorfer (AT), Andreas Strauss (AT), Reinhard Gupfinger (AT)
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Andreas Kaindlstorfer
Andreas Kaindlstorfer is a neurologist and sleep specialist. He heads the sleep laboratory at the Department of Neurology at Kepler University Hospital in Linz and teaches at the Medical Faculty of Johannes Kepler University Linz. In his work, he views sleep not only as a biological necessity but also as a social asset. In addition to his clinical and scientific practice, he has been involved for several years in interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of art and science.
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Andreas Strauss
Andreas Strauss (*1968, Wels) works at the intersection of design, architecture, and social practice. His projects—such as dasparkhotel, the mobile kitchen soupermobil, and the participatory memorial project Erinnerungszeichen Linz—often use everyday materials and are developed in close collaboration with people from diverse backgrounds. Projects realized in Berlin, Paris, Taipei, Sydney, and Vancouver. Culture Award of the Province of Upper Austria 2013.
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Reinhard Gupfinger
Reinhard Gupfinger is an artist working at the intersection of sound art, sculpture, and media art. His practice explores the perception and manipulation of acoustic space, challenging the boundaries between hybrid sound practices, physical forms, and technology. Through his work, Gupfinger fosters awareness of the sonic environment and its role in both public and private space.
Credits
Principal investigator: Andreas Kaindlstorfer, Co: Anna Heidbreder, Thomas Mitterling, Department of Neurology, Kepler University Hospital Linz I Artists: Andreas Strauss, Reinhard Gupfinger I Technical Support: Institute of Signal Processing, Institute for Communications Engineering and RF-Systems, Johannes Kepler University Linz This project is supported by the State of Upper Austria, Somnomedics, Keplinger Holz and more.
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