The BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) and Heatherwick Studios designed the first ground-up campus of Google. The campus is opened in Silicon Valley and constructed in cooperation with the design and engineering teams of Google. The main objective of the campus is to construct a humanistic model for the future workplace of Google.
The new invention would mark new global feasibility standards for office design and construction. The facility is designed to entirely operate on carbon-free or green energy by 2030. It has the capability to integrate the most expensive geothermal stockpile system in North America. The location also has 17-acres of most expensive natural land.
The Campus area features 3 Buildings & 42-acres of Land
The entire area includes woodlands, marsh, and wet meadows. However, the Bay View Campus area features 3 buildings and covers 42-acres of land. The site is near the location of NASA Ames Research Center. The massive areas provide around 20 acres of open space aimed at cooperation and flexibility.
The location is well-equipped with a 1000-person event center including 2 other buildings for workspace. The area also features 240 short-term residence units for the employees. The site sustains a logical image as all 3 constructed buildings are designed with the structures of lightweight canopies.
Their specific shape enables every space to get access to natural dispersed light and views towards the outside. The iconic design of Google was dedicated to 3 major themes targeted from the start of the project. These three focused themes are nature, community, and innovation.
2 Levels of Bay View Campus Buildings
However, the internal areas are determined spaces for cooperation and dedication with elasticity and are simple to use. The response from the architect was to construct buildings with only 2 levels. The upper level is set for desks and teamwork areas and the lower level is described for amenity spaces and gathering.
The second level includes floor variation defining neighborhood areas and spaces according to the teams and their specific needs. Moreover, a number of indoor forums bind both floors. These areas also highlight the grand open space and make confined and noticeable identities alongside providing simple access to cafes.
The Campus Canopies with 50,000 Solar Panels
However, the workspaces have another included benefit for their employees. The innovative design establishes a connection between the physical movement of the workers and the psychological change. The huge-sized canopies include dragon-scale solar skin roofs. These are well-equipped with 50 thousand solar panels and produce around 7 megawatts of energy.
The shadowy roof designs provide spiritual control. However, the openings offer daylight to workspaces inside the facility without extreme threatening looks. The advanced material also decreases thermal heat buildup. Point to be noted that the Bay View Campus completely operates on electric energy. It features a comprehensive geothermal stockpile system.
New Design would decrease Carbon Emissions
The facility is designed to decrease carbon emissions by around 50% by using 90% of water for cooling. Moreover, the systems assemble, treat, and reuse rainwater & wastewater. It effectively provides element revamping and sea-level security increase. The facility is expected to obtain a LEED-NC v4 Platinum certification.
It has become a greater facility to gain the International Living Future Institute, Living Building Challenge, and Water Petal Certification. The Founder and Creative Director of BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, Bjarke Ingels issued a statement. He said the design of the new Bay View campus is the outcome of an intensely cooperative design process.