Google Campus Dublin / Camenzind Evolution + Henry J. Lyons Architects

Google Ireland opens the doors to its thriving new campus: Four buildings located in the heart ofΒ Dublin’s historic docklands district! With over 47’000 m2 of unique office space, the campusΒ represents an amazing workplace for Google’s ever growing sales, marketing, finance andΒ engineering teams, coming from more than 65 countries and speaking over 45 languages.

Masterplanned by the Swiss architecture studio Camenzind Evolution in collaboration with local firmΒ Henry J. Lyons Architects, the campus represents the Google EU Headquarters and serves as theΒ center for sales and finances in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

The tallest of the four campus buildings is the newly constructed 14-storey building β€˜Google Docks’ which is also the tallest commercial building in Dublin. Two other buildings – β€˜Gasworks House’ and ’Gordon House’ – have been home for Google already and were completely refitted. The fourthΒ building,’One Grand Canal’ – fondly referrred to as β€˜1GC’ – was newly fitted out.

STIMULATING INNER CITY CAMPUS
For the Masterplan the architects had to find a smart solution for the nearly impossible – to create aΒ stimulating and interactive campus within a bustling environment in the midst of the inner city. ApartΒ from innovative office spaces, the Masterplan required the successful organisation of a multitude ofΒ additional functions, such as 5 restaurants, 42 micro kitchens and communication hubs, gameΒ rooms, fitness center, pool, wellness areas, conference, learning & development centre, tech stops,Β over 400 informal and formal meeting rooms and phone booths, etc.Β All these additional functions are part of the holistic work philosophy of Google, encouraging aΒ balanced, healthy work environment and enabling as much interaction and communication betweenΒ the Googlers as possible. In fact, as empirical researches and studies show, interaction andΒ communication are crucial for creativity and innovation.Β In order to achieve these important goals, the locations of all functions were very carefully balancedΒ between the different floors and buildings. In addition, a bridge is planned to be built to connect ’Google Docks’, β€˜Gasworks House’ and β€˜Gordon House’ together, encouraging an easy flow betweenΒ buildings and people.

UNIQUE BUILDING IDENTITIES
Google Docks. The newly constructed β€˜Google Docks’ is the main campus building where each ofΒ the 14 floors represents the unique identity and strong values of Google.Β The main area of each floor is the communication hub which is integrated among variousΒ functionalities depending on each floor – from open plan and flexible working spaces, to microΒ kitchens and informal meeting rooms, alternative working zones, game areas, cafΓ©s, gym and even aΒ 25m indoor swimming pool. These spectacular hubs are created as unique highlights of each floor,Β bringing an exciting fresh quality to the working experience.Β The distinctive character of each floor theme is also reflected through different materials, colours andΒ shapes with either literal or more subconscious connection to the particular theme dedicated to theΒ floor.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is a key focus area for Google and indeed all Google real estate projects work to LEEDΒ accreditation. The Google Dublin Campus is currently awaiting the prestigious LEED Gold and LEEDΒ Platinum certification.

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Author: Dragana Agovska

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