International architecture firm NBBJ has designed a spiral-shaped glass tower covered in trees and walking trails for online retailer Amazon as its new headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.
Named The Helix, the glass spiral tower will be part of a complex of three office buildings that will make up Amazon HQ2.
Walking trails covered in trees will spiral up the exterior of The Helix
Outdoor pathways will spiral up the outside of the main Amazon HQ2 building for employees to enjoy walking up and down a hill covered in woodlands.
NBBJ, which also designed the dome-shaped greenhouses for Amazon's Seattle headquarters, said it was briefed to create an "environment that prioritises healthy work".
Amazon HQ2 by NBBJ will be comprised of three office buildings Along with the rooftop hill climb, The Helix will also include indoor gardens, an artist-in-residence scheme and a meeting centre that has capacity for 1,500 people. NBBJ said Amazon will open The Helix and its green spaces to the public on certain weekends.
Amazon's software development engineers, business analysts and legal team will also have access to amenities including dog daycare, childcare centre, and community space.
A public park will also be created around HQ2
Shops, restaurants and a farmers market will be located in a plaza at the base of the glass spiral.
"The new headquarters unites 2.8 million square feet (260,000 square metres) of offices, public gathering areas and street-front retail that s...