Spatial Intimacy: Intimate Space

Edward T. Hall described the interpersonal distances of man (the relative distances between people) in four distinct zones:

Proxemics is the study of human use of space and the effects that population density has on behaviour, communication and social interaction.

Intimate distance for embracing, touching or whispering. Intimate space is reserved for close friends, lovers, children and close family members.

• Close phase – less than under one inch (one to two cm)

• Far phase – 6 to 18 inches (15 to 46 cm)

Example Kohnstammhof at HvA

Example AltVR space bubble - social VR platform

Introducing space bubble - AltspaceVRAltspaceVR