Big Tech firms are telling staff to RTO. See inside some of the coolest offices of major tech companies.
October 16, 20240
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The project’s design principal, Hao Ko, previously told Business Insider that its design concept is “rooted in that idea that people do their best work when they are provided with a choice.”
Ko told BI the ceiling material was selected to help absorb noise. An expansive “four-acre workspace” also incorporates lush parks and “treehouses” designed for communal gatherings.
The interior looks like a future spaceship.
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According to Ko, “By refining the design of the workplace based on how people use it, we will continue to drive more innovation and a more resilient future.”
Spotify’s office in New York.
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There’s also an arts and crafts room and a separate events space for new product launches.
There’s even a space to listen to some records.
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The company set up bee hives around its headquarters in 2010 to support the local bee population.
Googlers also get access to fresh local honey and some of them even help with beekeeping and collecting honey.
The campus is spread out over 2 million square feet.
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Wilkinson told KQED in a 2022 interview that some of the cool on-site features have made Googlers overly dependent on the firm, which he said was “dangerous.”
There’s a small pool where Googlers can take a dip.
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Another tech giant that has an eye-catching office space is Apple. Its Cupertino headquarters, Apple Park, is a marvel of modern architecture and design. With its sleek and circular design, it’s no wonder people liken it to a spaceship.
There’s an auditorium named after the late cofounder and former CEO Steve Jobs.
Pinterest
The pub has Guinness on tap and offers bar snacks. Kathy Aberin, Pinterest’s director of workplace design and construction, told Business Insider that not having a pub and not having Guinness was a non-negotiable for the Dublin-based workers.
There’s also a workspace resembling a Celtic forest.
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The area has a cool feature that reflects the weather outside through sounds. When it’s sunny outside, you will hear birds chirping in this workspace, and raindrop sounds when it’s raining outside. It’s programmed to change every 20 minutes.
The forest area has soft seating and workstations, complete with a second monitor and keyboard. The forest also has hidden features like decor resembling moss, mushrooms, and animals.
