Ottilie Thornhill - Speaker

Building Data: Revealing Intangible Experiential Insights

Project Manager, Arup

Abstract:

As cultural institutions seek new ways to connect with audiences, understanding the lived experience within their spaces becomes crucial. In this session, Ottilie Thornhill shares findings from Arup’s pilot with cultural partners in London, where data generated by buildings is harnessed to reveal patterns that often go unnoticed—emotions, energy flow, and behavioural responses.

Ottilie explores how digital twin technology can help institutions capture these invisible dynamics, creating opportunities for more intentional design, sustainable practices, and meaningful engagement across a wide range of cultural contexts.

About Ottilie:

Ottilie Thornhill manages international cultural projects at Arup, including work in the UK, UAE, Brazil, and Romania. She brings expertise in audience engagement, digital transformation, and content creation. Ottilie has contributed to initiatives at the Royal Opera House, the V&A, and is producer of the Therme Forum on Theatre and Architecture. Her current focus is on how the arts sector can use technology and data to rethink how audiences interact with space and meaning.

🎟 Join us at CTA Amsterdam 2025 to explore how smart data can reveal the emotional landscape of cultural spaces.
📅 17–19 June, 2025