What is a Third Place?

We define third places as the communal settings distinct from home (the first place) and work (the second place). The concept of the Third Place was originated by the urban sociologist, Ray Oldenburg.

While we honour his definition, we acknowledge its limitations. Our publication aims to reinterpret the third place in order to celebrate the joys of the built environment and how people build community today and in the future.

The 'Movement Building' Issue is in two sections. The first section is about the mobilisation of social and political movements through activism and subversion. The second is about spaces that demand physicality or movement such as dance parties, karaoke clubs, concert venues or comedy clubs.