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Anti-social social space

The fallout from the global pandemic has highlighted the fragility of the hospitality industry, public spaces, public infrastructure and other critical environments facilitating social interaction. As policymakers scramble to catch up with the spread of the pandemic, architects and designers are placed in a unique position to re-shape our public spaces and hospitality industries by analysing spatial opportunities and identifying flaws within the current regulatory framework.

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