From Spaces to Societies: Exploring the Impact of Public Interior Design on Urban Social Interactions

¹ Faculty of Interior Architecture, University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
² Faculty of Decorative Arts, Silpakorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

^* Corresponding author: an.nguyenthitam@uah.edu.vn

Abstract

Social interaction is a fundamental human need that involves activities of connection and conversation within urban communities. Previous studies indicated an important approach to enhancing social interactions in urban space to create a livable and sustainable urban community. However, the influences of public interior design on citizen social interactions are underestimated while interior space is where people spend the majority of their time. The primary aim of this paper is to explore the relationship between urban space and interior design and its impact on human social interaction through studies about public interior design. The research method is qualitative and involves studying documents, books, professional magazines, scientific journals, related research projects, and the World Wide Web. The findings of the paper provide a deeper perspective from the standpoint of interior design and underscore the significant responsibilities of interior designers within a larger context, extending beyond the confines of four walls.