Human Social Space
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A Human Social Space is a concept space where people are present and interact in various ways, often without the primary intention of gathering.
- Context:
- It can range from being a Public Social Space to being a Private Social Space.
- It can range from being a Informal Social Space to being a Formal Social Space.
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- Example(s):
- a Public Social Space:
- Transit Hub such as Shibuya Station Crossing, where large numbers of people pass through daily.
- Public Park like Central Park, where people engage in recreational activities.
- City Plaza like Times Square, where people congregate for various activities but not necessarily to gather.
- Third Place like coffeehouses.
- a Private Social Space:
- Private Garden where residents relax and enjoy outdoor activities.
- Corporate Campus where employees move between offices and facilities.
- Private Museum where members or invited guests explore exhibits.
- an Informal Social Space:
- Pedestrian Street like La Rambla in Barcelona, where people stroll and interact.
- Shopping Mall where people shop, dine, and entertain themselves.
- Beach where individuals and groups enjoy leisure activities.
- Coffeehouse where people meet and interact casually.
- a Formal Social Space:
- University Campus like Harvard Yard, where students and faculty move between academic buildings.
- Public Library where individuals study, read, and use resources.
- Conference Center where professionals attend meetings and events.
- Government Building like a courthouse where individuals attend to civic duties.
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- a Public Social Space:
- Counter-Example(s):.
- Remote Locations like mountain peaks where social interactions are rare.
- See: Public Space, Transit Hub, Shopping Mall, City Plaza, Market, Public Park, University Campus, Public Building