The current debate on urban design emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach that integrates spatial, cognitive, and experiential perspectives. This paper introduces the concept of “The Extended Mind of Public Space,” following a theoretical framework that explores how public spaces serve as extensions of human cognition, perception, and emotion. By shaping thoughts, behaviors, and social interactions, public spaces—such as squares, parks, and gathering places—become real laboratories for human experience and wellbeing. This study identifies and examines six design paradigms—ritual-based, body-based, sensory-based, atmospheric-based, performance-based, and intelligent/augmented-based—each addressing a unique interaction between the body, mind, senses, and the built environment.
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