“The building sustains the euphoria of the startup. Cheap flexible work/live units are occupied by hungry entrepreneurs, keen on fresh disruptive ideas. Open and exposed to the critical eyes of business colleagues and immersed in an environment rich with diverse influence; professionals from diverse working backgrounds mingle, share services and professional expertise. A sustained production level is necessary to develop and harvest new and unconventional ideas.

The extreme reciprocity hybridizes businesses into mutant operations, exploiting niche markets and providing new revenue streams for the residents. However, the building is an ecosystem. Always in balance. The residents operate within a strict contract of reciprocity. Everyone is useful. There is an impetus to share skills, knowledge and services. The system is always in balance. There is no surplus and no shortage, every resident does their part, fulfilling an exact production rate in the ecosystem.

Deficit of production hinders reciprocity, leading to eviction. Surplus of production disturbs the balance, leading to eviction. Productivity is capped. Hard work is unnecessary. Leisure calibrates production. Leisure is necessary, rather it is crucial to mitigate excessive production. The result is a mania to have fun.

Work/Live Paradox

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