Google’s most recent venture in New York, transforming the 1930’s St. John’s Terminal into its headquarters, is a strong case study on innovative architecture, environmental responsibility, and the power of teamwork, which are all values we have at COR3 Design.
Located in the nexus of Hudson River Park and several iconic NYC neighborhoods, this 12-story building is a workspace designed for productivity and for teams to thrive together.
In designing the headquarters, Google and the architects prioritized nature and sustainability, creating an urban oasis with 1.5 acres of vegetation and gardens predominantly featuring New York State’s native plants. This “going green” approach has attracted over 40 bird species, underlining the project’s contribution to the local ecosystem. We’re inspired by this literal concrete jungle, and Google’s commitment to re-knitting the urban fabric with nature (SOURCE).
Google’s decision to repurpose St. John’s Terminal, conserving the historical essence while demonstrating modern sustainability, resonates with our own goals of innovative reuse. This project alone saved 78,400 metric tons of CO2 emissions and exemplifies the profound impact of mindful architectural designs on our planet.
The building’s layout, designed for Google’s Global Business Organization, emphasizes flexible work arrangements, which cater to the ever-evolving needs of today’s workforce. This flexibility provides spaces for connection and innovation. Google’s investment in New York, growing its employee count significantly since the project’s announcement, shows the importance of architectural spaces in attracting and retaining talent. This proves how environments can influence company culture and employee satisfaction.
It’s exciting and encouraging to learn about projects like Google’s New York HQ. These projects reflect the values we prioritize at COR3, like sustainability and teamwork, but they’re also practical and masterfully built. Google has successfully integrated environmental care, and social responsibility into their place of work–and we think that’s pretty cool.
As Google’s New York headquarters gives a facelift to an old railway terminus, it also shows what the future of architecture can look like. Here’s to more innovation, creativity, and no more stuffy office buildings.