In face of changes on living collectivity and human bonds on the informational age, we question which mechanisms preserve the capacity to promote a shift in the centrality of the subject towards the acceptance of alterity and differences. This operation is important for maintaining social cohesion and constructing public spaces as truly democratic places. In this sense, we briefly analyze the Maua Square, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a touristic spot that contains many layers of history and uses. This study shows how the same physical space can be characterized by an entangled ambiance that simultaneously harbor distinct microenvironments, offering multiple possibilities of engagement and indicating that the mode of attention can be decisive in establishing the constitution of the place.