Falling for Innocence

Welcome, students of narrative architecture and corporate sociology. Before us lies the physical manifestation of the 2015 drama, Falling for Innocence. …

We commence in the imposing lobby of the Hermia Corporation headquarters. This is the domain of the pre-transplant protagonist, Kang Min-ho. …

Ascending via the private executive elevator, we enter the CEO's office. This is the apex of the corporate hierarchy, and yet, it is a space defined by profound isolation. …

We now transition abruptly from the executive suite into the stark, hyper-clinical environment of the hospital operating theater. This is the literal and metaphorical turning point of the narrative. …

Following the transplant, the spatial narrative fractures, and we find ourselves in the cluttered, chaotic environment of a violent crimes detective squad room, specifically at the desk of the deceased donor, Dong-wook. This…

Our journey takes us away from the administrative centers and down onto the manufacturing floor of the Hermia cosmetics factory. This is the beating heart of the company, the space where the actual product is created by the…

We conclude our exploration at the iconic stepping stone path, a recurring location in the drama. Unlike the grand corporate structures or the industrial factory, this space is an intimate, humble piece of urban infrastructure. …

As we conclude our tour of the Falling for Innocence Corporate Studio, we reflect on the profound transformation chronicled within these constructed spaces. We have journeyed from the isolating, defensive architecture of absolute…