At Trend Hunter, we've covered some pretty swank dot-com offices, but how do the executive minions at YouTube's corporate headquarters fare?
As you can see from the pictures, not bad at all. The space you see here is located in San Bruno, California, in a building formerly inhabited by Gap, Inc. There is a putting green, indoor gym facilities, giant lap pool, flat screen TVs galore, and an attractive lobby.
The office space is exactly what you'd expect from people who program YouTube all day. The office we see in the gallery apparently belongs to an avid Star Wars fan. The sustenance offered at the YouTube offices is equally curious: cereal and Smartwater. Who knew?
The video above is from the YouTube team's first day in their new San Bruno office. It's amazing to see how far they have come since then.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Techie Office Design
- The trend of stylish tech-themed office designs that lead to higher productivity and employee satisfaction.
- Workplace Amenities
- Employers increasing the number of convenient amenities (such as gym facilities and television screens) within offices to create a better work-life balance for employees.
- Nerdy Office Decor
- The trend of personalized and sometimes quirky office decor that reflects employees' hobbies and interests.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Tech Industry
- Tech companies need to be at the forefront of office design trends to attract and retain the best employees in fast-moving and competitive job markets.
- Real Estate
- As companies lease or purchase office spaces, there is an opportunity for real estate companies to provide properties with unique feature sets (such as putting greens and lap pools) that meet the specific needs of tech companies.
- Entertainment
- Employing themed or nerdy office decor can build a sense of community and empower workers within the entertainment industry.
