Conversation Pits - are they worth talking about?!

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What are conversation pits? 

A conversation pit is an architectural feature that incorporates built in seating into a depressed section of flooring. The seats often face each other in a centrally located fashion bringing the occupants closer together. 
Conversation pits were actually very popular between the 1950's - 1970's across Europe and North America but they have recently gained popularity again.
Below I have inserted some of my favourites.. 





                    Ultra-modern house with amazing layout in Barcelona, Spain / Architecture studio Egue y Seta:  


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Love the walls and sunk-in living room feature...looks so cozy!:

Outdoor conversation pits: 

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                        A fire pit that you will literally never want to leave! Huddle around here with some friends and a bottle of wine on a cool summer night:

        In 1957, architect Eero Saarinen completed his design for the Mid-Century Modern Miller House. Commissioned by the industrialist J. Irwin Miller and his wife Xenia, the house featured an exciting new interior design feature: A sunken conversation pit. Meant to be a gathering space where hosts and guests could:

                         sunken in picnic table and booth style bench seating area for your back deck.:

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