I went to Seattle over break with my family, and while we were there we checked out the new Amazon Go store and the Amazon headquarters called the Spheres.
The Amazon Go store is basically a Whole Foods where you can just walk in, pick stuff up, and walk out (charges go to your prime account). It's a cool futuristic concept, and if you want to look up more on how it works you can do so here, but what I really want to talk about is the Spheres. As tourists, we were only allowed on the first floor, but we learned that their main focus was the environment and they drew all of their architectural inspiration from forests (because Amazon). The whole office grows so many plants it could double as a greenhouse - even the walls are alive! Since our focus for the knight of innovation booth relates to the environment, I thought maybe we could take inspiration from nature as well. Below are some images of what it looks like, along with the Go store:
The Amazon Go store is basically a Whole Foods where you can just walk in, pick stuff up, and walk out (charges go to your prime account). It's a cool futuristic concept, and if you want to look up more on how it works you can do so here, but what I really want to talk about is the Spheres. As tourists, we were only allowed on the first floor, but we learned that their main focus was the environment and they drew all of their architectural inspiration from forests (because Amazon). The whole office grows so many plants it could double as a greenhouse - even the walls are alive! Since our focus for the knight of innovation booth relates to the environment, I thought maybe we could take inspiration from nature as well. Below are some images of what it looks like, along with the Go store:
I have always heard of the Amazon Go store and am super jealous that you were lucky enough to see it in person. It's a really cool concept and I had absolutely no clue about the spheres. I hope I can go see them soon.
ReplyDeleteAmazon is really an amazing company. I love the idea of not having to wait in line to buy items, and the architecture of the Spheres are beautiful. They remind of something that you would see at Disney.
ReplyDeleteThis is very fascinating. I will be going to Seattle this June and I would love to see this!
ReplyDeleteI love the innovative architecture that draws your interest with just one glance.
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