In the realm of environmental psychology, the concept of non-places—spaces of transience such as airport terminals, hotel lobbies, and motorway service stations—presents a unique challenge to human spatial cognition. Unlike anthropological places which are rich in historical and social markers that facilitate the formation of vivid mental maps, non-places are characterized by an intentional homogenization of stimuli. This neutrality is designed to expedite movement and reduce transactional friction, yet it simultaneously induces a state of environmental amnesia. Research indicates that when individuals navigate these hyper-standardized environments, the hippocampal activity typically associated with spatial navigation is partially bypassed in favor of heuristic processing. Essentially, the brain relies on generic scripts rather than specific environmental cues. While this efficiency allows travelers to navigate an unfamiliar terminal in a different country with ease, it results in a profound lack of place-attachment. The psychological cost is a sense of alienation; the user remains a spectator rather than a participant in the environment. Modern urban planners are now grappling with this void of identity, attempting to reintegrate localized architectural interruptions to re-engage the navigator’s cognitive faculties without compromising the efficiency of the transit.