Amazon opens The Spheres
Amazon has officially opened “The Spheres” — the newest buildings on Amazon’s campus in downtown Seattle.
As the name suggests, The Spheres are composed of glass globe-like structures. There are no enclosed offices, conference spaces, or desks. Instead, employees can meet in treehouses suspended under 40+ foot trees or in sitting areas and walking paths alongside cascading waterfalls.
“Our goal with The Spheres was to create a unique gathering place where employees could collaborate and innovate together, and where the Seattle community could gather to experience biodiversity in the center of the city,” said John Schoettler, Amazon Vice President of Global Real Estate and Facilities.
In a statement issued yesterday (29 January), Amazon said it is committed to “sharing the beauty and biodiversity inside The Spheres with the public”. The company will provide educational opportunities to the Seattle community through tours, field trips and partnerships with local schools and universities. The Spheres also include a visitor center – called The Understory – that is open to the public year round.
