'groundscraper' and it's the first building it has designed for itself outside America. Google has submitted plans to Camden Council - 18 months after boss Larry Page ordered previous extravagant plans be ripped up because they were too boring. The new office has been likened to a giant playground for staff and has a swimming pool, 'wellness and fitness centre' with gym and a large indoor sports hall for games of basketball, football and badminton during and after the working day. It also includes 'pause areas' surrounded by meadow and woodland plants both inside and outside the building and a large rooftop cafe providing free food and drink.
Google has unveiled final plans for its
luxury £1billion UK super headquarters with sleep pods, sports pitches
and a rooftop 'field' with 200metre running track to ensure 'wellness'
for up to 7,000 staff.
The tech giant's
870,000 sq ft building planned for Kings Cross in London will be the
first office it has designed for itself outside California.
Described
as a 'groundscraper' because the building will be as long as the Shard
is tall - designers say when completed it will be one of the best places
to work in the world.
The
new office has been likened to a giant playground for staff and has a
half Olympic sized swimming pool, 'wellness and fitness centre' with gym
and a large indoor sports hall for games of basketball and football.
Its
breathtaking 300 metre long landscaped roof terrace will have 'fields,
gardens and meadows' and a large rooftop cafe providing free food and
drink to allow 'Googlers' to 'escape from work' and 'relax'.
Inside
the open plan office there are 'pause areas' surrounded by plants,
trees and 'living walls' of greenery - and sleeping pods if staff need a
nap or stay overnight after a long day.
Google
has submitted plans to Camden Council for approval around two years
after boss Larry Page ordered previous extravagant proposals be ripped
up because they were too boring.
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