Discover the evolution of third places in architecture and how they shape community interactions in today's commercialized ...

The term “third place” was coined by urban sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his 1989 book, “The Great Good Place.” It refers to spaces outside of home and work (one’s first and second places ...

Libraries, cafes, pubs, gyms, places of worship, community centres, parks, playgrounds — these are all examples of third places. They are places that might have “regulars,” that can foster ...

Early examples of distinct physical spaces separate ... There's a distinction between public spaces and third places, though. According to Christensen, most coffee shops and pubs actually don ...