The vitalization of personal interaction : informational community center : an architecture for the encouragement of interaction

Abstract

The ObservationPeople communicate over greater distances with a greater number of people. The EffectPeople invest less time and effort into maintaining relationships with people in their community. The NegativeThere is a lessened sense of community.The NecessityPeople need to personally interact with the people in their community. The CausePeople will be brought into close proximity through the use of an information hub. The DescriptionThe information hub will be a place to gather and exchange information; a physical internet. The ComponentsA information/technology area, food court, lecture hall and meeting rooms, radio station, and gallery. The IdeaPeople searching for information will share the same space and have the opportunity interact. The ApplicationCirculating people through the space will maximize opportunities for interaction.