FINAL UT environment

Exterior with moving elevators
Image: Above: Jobs' working space, Between: meeting space, Below: Versace's space


JOBS interior
Bottom floor: Jobs' space follows a 'narrative' that reflects on his journey through his career. One characteristic of Jobs that is paramount to his powerful position that I sought to express through the space of the office (which is built around a winding path that follows the building's exterior) is resilience. Jobs' career follows an up and down trail, from being the CEO of Apple, to losing his job and to once again gaining it and assisting in the 'revival' of the company. The bottom space of the office explores Jobs' current position: powerful in the sense that the success of the Apple company is very much due to his abilities, as a charismatic and seemingly genuine speaker. The furniture in this space, for instance, leans towards Jobs' office table, suggesting how many people revolve around this one figure.



Top Space: The upper floor of Job's office, which also includes the entrance to the space, is an attempt to explore the secretive nature of Jobs not as the CEO of Apple, but as himself. It is here where I believe much of Jobs' talent comes from, one away from busy-ness of meetings and exhibitions, and completely isolated.


Tranquil space, isolated and dominated by its surroundings, open to the sky. Contrasting to the office's lower floor, the space welcomes and focuses on sheets of light from the surrounding sky, rather than on the contained furniture.


Meeting Space

The meeting space for Jobs and Versace places focus on the meeting table as a symbol of power. Inspired by origami, the table explores the idea that power eliminates boundaries, boundaries that have been overcome by both Jobs and Versace in order to succeed. In the case of the paper inspired table, the table breaks the physical, material limits of paper by suggesting the possibility that people can sit and use this object.


The table's sleek angular appearance draws aesthetic qualities from the work of both Jobs and Versace who are - through from different 'sectors' - both associated with fashion. The strong angles (emphasised by the whiteness) reflect Versace's extravagant style and at the same time Jobs' own association with the sleek designs of Apple.


Versace Interior

Central to the idea behind Versace's space is, of course, fashion, particularly the catwalk. Donatella Versace's famous for her extroverted style, conveying a style that is very much aware of those watching. Hence, Versace's office space includes ramps and elevators overflowing with light, as if while walking, Donatella is always in show.




Being associated with fashion, Versace is always in the spotlight.