This kind of "third space" is really a workplace that is not home and not a coffee shop. Alternative workspaces that draw people out of the homes and give them more and better access to workplace amenities can help people be more productive and create community.
The changing world of work, which means employers face a battle to keep staff motivated and loyal, is forcing physical changes to workplaces just as much as it is to issues of remuneration and promotion.
Third space concept inversed to mean in-office refuges, an effect of what Bob Fox, publisher of the industry magazine Workspace Design, calls the Google philosophy to "give its employees a city."
Studies have shown that people who go outside often are happier, healthier and more creative than those who do not - meaning that integrating outdoor experiences into your design process can give your creativity a boost.