Office Description

Keller:
This office is designed as a multipurpose building which serves as a center from which Keller can promote her political ideals as well as provide space for her to pursue her academic activities. The building is comprised of three segments:

• Outer Segment (closest to cliff wall) contains Keller's and her companion's private offices spaces.
• The elevator is located off the footbridge between the outer and middle segments of the buildings
• Middle Segment: contains multipurpose spaces for pursuing political activities or holding educational events.
• Inner Segment: (closest to middle of bridge) Contains a large open area which can be used for a variety of purposes

To address the physical needs of Keller and potential blind visitors the buildings surfaces are heavily textured in different patterns giving the building a tactile element. Furthermore in Keller's private offices the floors are comprised of many different panels on slightly differing angels meaning that after a time Keller will be able to learn her way around the office by feeling the differing angels of the floor. Also of interest is the perforated cocoon which when open allows large amounts of natural air to permeate the building enabling Keller to experience the surrounding environment through a combination of smell and contact with natural air flow.


Merkel:
The three structures that make up Angela Merkel's office complex comprise of a variety rooms of varying functions. Each of the structures is connected by a transparent walk way.

• Building 1: (closest to end of bridge) contains offices for Merkel's government staff and fellow politicians
• Building 2: (central) contains a function room on first floor, a board room on the second and Merkel's private office on the top floor. Note lift is located on top floor adjacent to Merkel's office, turn left at the top of the stairs.
• Building 3: (closest to center of bridge) contains open air space for political activities and a library area.