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Thomas Heatherwick and BIG’s proposed campus for Google||

Tech firms search for the perfect C21st workplace

22 May 2015

Uber's elevator lobby with tinted-mirror walls|Workstations are positioned by the windows for maximum light exposure|The corridor contains standing-tables|The reception desk made from marble and dark wood|The "war room"||

Uber's San Fran HQ by Studio O+A

10 Nov 2014

A lime green Smeg and hot pink stripes on the polished concrete|A sculptural stairwell: O+A believes functional elements offer unique opportunities for design|The classroom area includes raw materials such as wood, steel and metal|Bicycle racks are incorporated as a design feature|The tree-house like "nook" for employees to rest in|Hot pink cushions and a glass phone booth beneath the staircase|A quiet spot upholstered in Paul Smith plaid||

Capital One Labs' HQ, by Studio O+A

03 Jul 2014

Amazon's friendly looking domes are reminiscent of the Crystal Maze|Apple's $5bn donut in Cupertino designed by Foster + Parters|HOK's Central and Wolfe campus has the amenities of a small city|KPF's masterplan for Hudson Yards will transform New York's skyline|How KPF's 10 Hudson Yard skyscraper will interact wit hthe High Line|Springer's original building, a conventional tower, is highlighted|Facebook's verdant superheadquarters designed by Frank Gehry|Ten Cent's towers are linked by three bridges||

What is the future of office design? Tower v campus

20 Jun 2014

The building is an old laboratory research facility, with the loading dock now a lounge area and breakout space|Facebook’s instantly recognisable branding is prominent throughout|Different coloured carpet tiles from Milliken Contract, define the various departments of the building|Conference rooms each have their own style, and were given their names by staff|Staff are encouraged to personalise the office by adding their own artwork|The furniture was recycled from Facebook’s former offices, which were scattered throughout the city|An orange crane, left over from the office’s previous life as a lab, now supports a conference table|Exposed concrete walkways are the roads through this ‘mini city’|Huge expanses of whiteboard in one of the meeting rooms create the mother of all brainstorming hubs||

Facebook's Palo Alto offices by Studio O+A

07 Dec 2009

How Ikea's Billy bookcase stood the test of time for over four decades

How Ikea's Billy bookcase stood the test of time for over four decades

Stand-up meeting or seated conference: The desk range designed for both

Stand-up meeting or seated conference: The desk range designed for both

How to prepare for the rise of AI

How to prepare for the rise of AI