Google sent plans to the city council of Mountain View, Calif., on Friday for a new headquarters designed by Denmark’s Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and London’s Heatherwick Studio.
This is how Google explains the project on its blog:
The idea is simple. Instead of constructing immoveable concrete buildings, we’ll create lightweight block-like structures which can be moved around easily as we invest in new product areas. (Our self-driving car team, for example, has very different needs when it comes to office space from our Search engineers.) Large translucent canopies will cover each site, controlling the climate inside yet letting in light and air. With trees, landscaping, cafes, and bike paths weaving through these structures, we aim to blur the distinction between our buildings and nature.
Google also posted a 10-minute video on the project.
All images courtesy of Google.
Vist ARCHITECT’s Project Gallery for more projects by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Heatherwick Studio.
This post has been updated.
