Frameworks

The Three Spaces Framework

1. First Space — Home / Private Life**

The first space is where personal identity and relationships are formed.
It’s where we rest, reflect, and simply be.

• Focus: self, family, belonging
• Characteristics: comfort, safety, reflection
• Example: home, garden, personal studio

2. Second Space — Work / Institutional Life

The second space is where we engage in structured, purposeful activity.
It’s defined by roles, responsibilities, and outcomes.

• Focus: productivity, structure, hierarchy
• Characteristics: order, accountability, efficiency
• Example: workplace, school, organization

3. Third Space — Community / Shared Life

The third space bridges the first two.
It’s where people meet informally, share ideas, and create together.

• Focus: connection, collaboration, creativity
• Characteristics: openness, experimentation, belonging
• Example: cafe, maker space, library, co-op, community garden, Discord server