Monday, June 16, 2008

Major Development (draft 1) pt 3, Zhang's Space

Here are heaps of image captures of Zhang Yin's space. Unlike the Jobs space, Zhang's space is more narrow, but has many levels to denote a systematic buildup rather than innovation, as well as the support and delegation that is the family heirarchy. Also unlike Jobs' space with its multitude of stairs, this one only has one path that a person can walk on, (making a REALLY LONG STAIRCASE) symbolic of the traditional industry in which she works, as well as the company's namesake, the Dragon.

She has multiple layers, with spaces which may be used by other people who make her reign possible, such as a reception/lobby, a viewing/coffee space, one level for presentations and one for a boardroom. The bottom is the boarding platform for her Papervator, which will take her back to the meeting space, since walking down stairs is easy, but climbing up is impractical.

The main spaces are well illuminated, as it is chinese tradition to allow for plenty of light if good fortune is to be nurtured. Also, various chinese motifs such as the large gong-shaped window in the reception, and series of eight windows occur throughout.

I plan on having more of these oriental visual elements implemented when more detailing is done...

Starting the dragon stair walk... there is a level here that can be used for presentations or exhibitions.
A large, open space to be used as a reception. ("Ms Zhang will see you now...")
A Chinese motif presented as a window, the door on the right leads to a continuation of the staircase...
...to Zhang's Yin's office, where she can see anyone who walks in and out (Control: another element of power.)
Another space that can be detailed to accomodate for conferences she may need to hold..
A room with many views.... This is a more leisurely space that Zhang may wish to entertain clients in... A traditional tea ceramony pehaps?
The level below that is almost a tarmac where Zhang can wait for her elevator to take her to the meeting area.

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