The idea of engaging the central atrium and staircase as a social gathering and meeting space is developed through an understanding of the human scale. The transition from a low-height entrance area to a huge atrium over a short distance is a dramatic and engaging experience. This transition in scale is enhanced by the use of a curved and distorted lattice structure that envelopes the central atrium and guides the eye of the visitor. The experience of entering a larger and more dynamic space of human interaction is maintained in the development of the plan form, where the gradually widening staircase acts as a net and draws people into its folds.