Edward T. Hall described the interpersonal distances of man (the relative distances between people) in four distinct zones:
"Public space is a place where one may freely enter. This type of territory is rarely in the constant control of just one person. However, people might come to temporarily own areas of public territory."
Kohnstammhof is situated in proximity of other HvA-buildings, which means that in itself it is made is to facilitate educational purposes.