Third Place

THIRD PLACES AS THE "LIVING ROOM" OF SOCIETY

"Third places have a number of important community-building attributes. Depending on their location, social classes, and backgrounds can be “leveled out” in ways that are unfortunately rare these days, with people feeling they are treated as social equals. Informal conversation is the main activity and most important linking function. "

Situated within a distinguished mid-century villa near Icoanei, Bucharest, this expansive "living room" serves as a versatile space ideally suited for hosting a myriad of occasions, including informal gatherings, meet-ups, training sessions, and even corporate soirées.

During the renovation process, my primary emphasis lay on implementing subtle yet impactful alterations that would greatly enhance the visual appeal of the space. Additionally, I took meticulous care to consider the diverse layouts that were to be incorporated. Spanning across both the ground and first floors of the villa, each room entailed a distinct design approach and served a unique purpose.

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