The space I am observing is the dining hall at Patton. The space has two walls full of windows that let in plenty of light. The room is filled with tables and chairs. The space also contains condiment and silverware on round islands that stretch from ceiling to floor. There is part of the space that is a serving area with assortments of foods and a drink station.

The objects like the tables and chairs serve as seating and create a sense of community for students, staff, or anyone that is eating in the dining hall. The food is displayed for obvious reasons. This space is a space for eating and that cannot be done without food available for people. The drink stations serve to accommodate whoever is eating in the dining hall.

There are several people in this space. It is around 12 pm and many students, girls and boys, are entering and leaving the dining hall, most carrying book bags. Many are sitting, eating, and socializing with peers. A few are sitting alone on laptops or on their phone.

The people in this space are mostly students at Georgia State. All of them are presumably on a meal plan because students with meal plans are allowed access to the dining halls. These students choose to occupy this space to eat and meet up with fellow peers. It is a common area for many on campus.