The challenge of understanding and articulating what makes certain spaces succes

the challenge of understanding and articulating what makes certain spaces successful or appealing, particularly in the context of refurbishing public houses in England. People often struggle to describe what they want in a space in abstract terms, instead referring to existing places they like. This can frustrate designers who prefer more conceptual guidance. The author highlights the need to understand how people judge the quality of spaces and what dimensions they use to assess them.