CONCEPT

Both Obama and Prada possess a power over society, however the source, motivation and ultimate utilization of their power is different.

Obama: Political power. Governing. His power is personal. Willingly bestowed upon him by society. His power is stable, however will only last for a specified amount of time.The building gives Obama power. The building will react to him. Strong, stable, Government power; inevitable loss of Obama’s personal power.

Prada: Economic power. Industrial. Her power is the company “Prada”. She had to ‘capture’ the attraction of society to gain her power. She could lose her power at any time, thus she must constantly work hard and exert her power to keep it. The building is the power. Prada is moved by the building. The building must constantly ‘work’ to sustain its power.

Meeting space: Neutral. This is a shared space for two powerful individuals. It is where they will have lunch, and not do business. Thus, their ‘power’ should be neutralized to create and fair and relaxing space. Avoid egotistical symptoms: create interdependence. The two separate work spaces should collaborate to create the meeting space; so that one could not enjoy lunch without the other.

This neutralization of the client’s power could be taken further, by forcing them to arrive and leave the meeting space together.