Amazon in the Regrade

摘要

Most technology companies occupy leafy campuses on the outskirts of urban areas, but Amazon has grown up in the center of Seattle and drawn much of its innovative energy from its big-city location. The giant online retailer's new headquarters doubles down on its commitment to urban engagement, creating a neighborhood of buildings, plazas, and public open spaces that connects seamlessly with Seattle's existing metropolitan fabric. Originally dubbed Rufus 2.0, after the beloved dog of an Amazon employee, the 3.3-rnillion-square-foot project occupies three contiguous city blocks and features three office towers, two mid-rise buildings, a mix of ground-level eating and shopping options, and public amenities such as a dog park, a playfield, and an area with gardens and a waterfall. Not your typical corporate retreat!