About this Book

For decades, we at Google have poked and prodded at the notion of work: who does it, where it happens, and how we encircle it within an environment where everyone has the tools they need to be successful. When we moved into our Silicon Valley campus back in 2003, just five years after our founding, we wanted to shake the stuffy, rigid workplace environment that had become the norm for corporate headquarters. We designed airy, o-pen offices with bright colors and playful elements, where Googlers were invited to bring their dogs, collaborate in the open, and enjoy amenities that made the workday not just bearable, but enjoyable.

The latest additions to our headquarters – Bay View and Charleston East – celebrate innovation, nature and community. Explore the stories behind our new buildings. You’ll hear from the people who brought the project to life, and learn about innovative solutions.