Example of the Proximity Effect in Housing

Mechanism of the Proximity Effect

A university is designing a new dormitory and wants to structure the living spaces to encourage the formation of friendships among residents. Four different floor plans are proposed. Based on the principles of how interpersonal relationships form, which design would be most effective at achieving this goal?

Four new employees join the same team at a large company. Jordan and Kai are assigned adjacent desks. Leo's desk is at the opposite end of the same large, open-plan room. Morgan's desk is on a different floor entirely. Based on the single most influential factor in the initial formation of friendships, which pair is most likely to develop a close friendship?