An Inner Journey in an Immersive Space – A Conversation with Péter Halász about the Immerzum

Immerzum seeks to disrupt the habitual sensory overload of modern life. It explores themes that tell no story, leaving space for each visitor to encounter their own inner world. “It’s an inner journey. There is no plot. No goal. I simply create the space where it can happen. In this dopamine-driven world, people are increasingly detached from themselves, and therefore from others and their environment as well. That’s why I believe such experiences are vital,” says Péter. 

There is no stage in Immerzum. The creator remains in the background yet is palpably present – breathing, listening, responding, gently guiding. “It’s an experiment. A continuously changing, organically evolving experiment. There’s always a plan in my head, but it never materialises exactly as imagined. So there’s always a touch of magic in the moment.” 

 “It’s been a long, layered process,” Péter recalls. His inspiration stems partly from his own meditation practice, partly from his musical and sound-based work – but the influence of other artists has been equally important. The first version took shape in his studio, before expanding into the far larger Hexagon space. 

The experience is designed to guide participants beyond ordinary attention and into a deeper layer of awareness – somewhere between wakefulness and sleep. “We’re talking about the theta–alpha brainwave range,” Péter explains. “Some people drift off to sleep because this is the only place where they can truly switch off. Others draw or simply float within the experience.” 

Duration plays a crucial role. The shorter, one-hour sessions offer merely a taste; genuine immersion requires at least two hours and can extend up to five. After that, the body itself begins to shift, the sense of time dissolves – and the true inner journey can unfold. 

“The biggest limitation is the body,” Péter notes. “There’s no point in creating a five-hour programme if people are sitting uncomfortably – the mind slips out of the process.” 

That’s why each space is designed to feel like home. Shoes are left at the door. Soft textures abound – carpets, cushions and foam mats. Temperature, air and atmosphere are all carefully calibrated. This experience is not merely about sound and light – it is a harmonised space for both body and mind. 

After his studio experiments, Péter brought the large-scale version of Immerzum to the six-sided CODE space known as the Hexagon.“Of course, this space required significant technological development, but it was an exciting challenge. It also opened up new possibilities. Many more people can fit here, which makes creating a sense of intimacy more demanding – but when it works, the result is extraordinary.With more people, the vibration grows stronger; the quality of presence changes entirely. It’s not about numbers, but about how the participants’ energies converge – and that has immense power.”