Amazon has revealed its plans for the second phase of its Arlington, Virginia headquarters. The centerpiece building, the 350-foot Helix, is a DNA-inspired tower where trees and gardens will spiral to the very top. The three 22-story buildings will not only focus on sustainability alone but involve constant interaction with nature.
Each building will have all-electric central heating and cooling sourced from a solar farm in Virginia. The 2.5 acres of publicly accessible spaces will focus on walkways, retail, and landscaping instead of cars, with delivery trucks offloading their goods underground.
When the second phase buildings are ready in 2025, the focus will be on collaborative environments and “agency” that lets staff determine where and how they work. During this process, the company might likely push out lower-income residents. Amazon has pledged $ billion toward affordable housing in its hub cities and has designed the new Arlington facilities with the community in mind.
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