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February 17, 2026Open Access

Spatial Characteristics and Social Interaction in Hybrid Third Places: A Case Study on Three Book Cafes

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HTHasan TaştanÇPÇiğdem Polatoğlu

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Overview

Case study examines spatial factors affecting social interactions in hybrid book cafes, suggesting design improvements.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore how spatial characteristics influence social interactions in hybrid third places, specifically book cafes.
  • Conducted literature review on social interaction and space relationships.
  • Executed participant observation in three book cafes.
  • Developed behaviour maps to visualize interactions.
  • Administered surveys and interviews with visitors to gather insights.
  • Identified four main spatial characteristics influencing social interaction: physical, atmospheric, social, and functional.
  • Developed design suggestions for enhancing social interaction based on identified characteristics.

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Taştan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6994058c4e9c9e835dfd66a8https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16040792
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