Concept - The Reliant Nature of Power

After thoroughly reading all three articles on Yhang Zi, Ratan Tata and Carlos Slim I was drawn to one subtle element of power not commonly highlighted. This was the idea that all three wealthy and powerful people were hardly ever written about without mention of family, friends or business associates who are inevitably linked with their rise to power. I then began to ponder the question of social networks and think about whether a person on such a high social, economic and political pedestal is ever able to reach this point truly alone. Where I gained inspiration for my spaces is in the fact that these people undeniably need others to inspire, create, analyse and support. Consequently, my concept called for spaces that whilst having main offices for both Zhang Yin and Ratan Tata, also contained a series of interlocking corridors and smaller offices to reveal the importance of a large support team for each person of power. Furthermore, the meeting space should become not so much a stagnant place to dwell, but rather smaller hallways which people would normally only travel through to reach a certain destination. By doing this, I wish to highlight the importance of communication and compromise within businesses such as these as the corridors will require people to stop and make an effort to talk to one another, rather than being given a set space to do so.