THE BRIDGE
I tried to mimic the flow of the valley whilst incoporating aspects that
would represent the power of each company. The global recognition
both Facebook and Coca Cola have received is apparent in the
large-scale designs, heavily incoporating spherical shapes in the
design to convey their global appeal.
The aim was to incorporate the bridge throughout the design
of the two corporate headquarters as much as possible to
emphasise the notion that the bridge itself is a part (basis) of
the designs. Unification gives a strong sense of power, a
theme resonating throughout the overall design.
The Coca Cola Headquarters consists of many flat levels that
together create spheres that are encased by an outer layer of glass.
These different spheres represented a synegy of ideas over time,
that have shaped the identity of the company without changing the
core values and goals the company set out to acheive originally.
Facebook is a dominating social media outlet used by billions
around the world. My design reflects their global dominance
through the overall shape of the building reflecting a huge
power reaching out all over the world. This is further reflected
in its unique connection with the bridge which acts as an arm
attatching itself to the building and seems to gain strength
from it - indicating the powersource that is Facebook...
MEETING PLACE
The meeting place needed to reflect the key theme of power
portrayed in the bridge's design, whilst also meeting the
requirements of the brief. This design is both spacious and
functional allowing for the elevators and large table to house
discussion between representatives from both companies.
The colour scheme coincides with the colour scheme
of the bridge whilst the grand stairs leading to the centre
of the area, where the table is, delivers another aspect
of powerful influence.
The table delivers sharp and precise lines with a strong
framework that demands attention and funnels movement
from the stairs to the centre of the area - the table.
ELEVATOR - FACEBOOK
The elevator for facebook incorporated a unique design that
begins taking the shape of a sphere before elegantly opening
to allow entry onto a glowing blue lift floor. The attraction
of the elevator is the way it opens to mimic the shape of the
entry-way of the facebook headquarters...
The opening in the circular cross-sections (gaps) allow the
occupants to view outside. The entry to the elevator symbolises
dominance through its size and movement.
ELEVATOR - COCA COLA
The simplicity of the Coca Cola design does not detract from its impact.
The circular levels that make up the top and bottom of the elevator
coincides with the design of the headquarter's levels.
The revolving walls circulating around the perimeter of the elevator
is the main attraction of the design, whilst the colour scheme reflects
that of the headquarters. The notion of stone-like materials floating
in space is a powerful illustration that reflects the attributes of the company.
