As hybrid reality tools become more prevalent, they will increasingly challenge our conventional notions of space and typology. While the diminishing emphasis on the physical environment in favor of a virtual one may seem like a cause for concern for designers at first glance, a more optimistic perspective acknowledges that virtual environments and digital tools offer a completely new realm for designers to practice in, with, and through. Exploring how the intersection between the digital and physical is manipulated and how space is defined through extended reality media presents a significant opportunity to rethink architecture as we currently understand it.
