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?Lose yourself in a little piece of nature?-Horticulturalist Ben Eiben
Ever imagined working in an office that is also a jungle with over 400 species of stunning plants" Scheduled to open to the public for the first time on January 30th, Amazon’s new spheres are making their appearance in Seattle, Washington.
Courtesy of NBBJ
Designed by NBBJ as part of Amazon?s vibrant urban campus, the project consists of three gigantic domes that form a biomorphic greenhouse spanning an area of 650,000 square feet (60390 m2). These massive glass bubbles were first approved in 2013 and are now opening their doors five years later.
Courtesy of NBBG
The Amazon spheres function as a significant workspace with vibrant meeting rooms and conference areas for the lucky Amazon workers in Downtown Seattle. Additionally, the project acts as a new architectural landmark for the city that might even be more catchy than Seattle’s signature skyscraper, the Space Needle. Hugged by greenery and tropical plants, this lively jungle houses co-working spaces and secluded meeting nooks take up as many as 800 people.
Courtesy of Kurt Schlosser
Courtesy of Kurt Schlosser
Made of glass and steel, the spheres come in different sizes, with the largest bubble spanning 130 feet in diameter (40 m2) and topping out at 95 feet tall (30m2).
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