We live in a networked society where mobile information and digital connection connect us to anyone, from anywhere at any time. Mankind’s desire to develop more and newer technologies has transformed the way we work tremendously. This has changed people’s socio-spatial relationships. Our person to person relationships has become complex, affording a seamless transition between being physically present and digitally present at all times.
As we witness a shift in people’s lifestyles, the idea of home and the way they live is evolving from personal to more communal. Many apartment buildings with smaller private homes have the provision of bigger community spaces, ‘common living rooms’ for a social coalition. People today, prefer living as well as working in a community of like-minded people that fosters socialization. According to urban sociologist Ray Oldenburg, people need three types of places to feel fulfilled: “Home- Private relief, Work - Economic engagement and Leisure- social integration.”
