What does the third place concept mean in the cafe?
The “Third Place” describes a social meeting space that is neither the home nor the workplace, but primarily serves relaxed neighborhood interaction.
The sociological background
The concept of the "Third Place" stems from sociologist Ray Oldenburg and describes essential places for social life. Traditionally, pubs, clubhouses, and indeed cafes fulfill this important function. They are neutral, low-threshold places where people can simply come together without the pressure of the first place (family/home) or the second place (work/colleagues).
In an increasingly digital world where the home office is becoming more prevalent, these physical meeting places in the neighborhoods have become more important than ever.
Our ambition at Green Wall Coffee
At Green Wall Coffee at Sophienstraße 27 in Berlin-Lichtenberg, we understand our cafe precisely as such a third place. We want to be an open meeting point for the neighborhood, a place to wind down and for good conversations over a good coffee.
You'll find us at Sophienstraße 27 in Berlin-Lichtenberg, Monday to Friday 8am–5pm and Saturday 10am–5pm.
Further reading
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