References

Literature (community):

1. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/221518205_The_familiar_stranger_Anxiety_comfort_and_play_in_public_places

2. https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/07/man-bus-your-familiar-stranger-heres-why-you-should-be-thankful-him/312993/

3. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/221518205_The_familiar_stranger_Anxiety_comfort_and_play_in_public_places

Precedent Projects:  

1. 21 Swings
http://www.dailytouslesjours.com/project/21-balancoires/

2. Heated Bus Stop
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2580327/A-bus-stop-heats-hold-hands-Shelter-powered-electrical-circuit-activated-human-connection.html

3. Coca-Cola Friendship Machine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPsNE7lxl_k