# Work Space Playgrounds Google Office in Zurich By Dee Sandin | Published 2008-03-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-offices-in-zurich-work-space-playground References: [google.ch](http://www.google.ch/support/jobs/bin/static.py?page=why-zrh.html) & [google.ch](http://www.google.ch/support/jobs/bin/static.py?page=why-zrh.html) Talk about the ultimate work environment! This work space looks like a playground for grown-ups. The **[Google offices in Zurich](http://www.google.ch/support/jobs/bin/static.py?page=why-zrh.html)**, Switzerland were designed for maximum efficiency and total play space. They've got everything from fun brainstorming boards to foosball tables. No wonder [Fast Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-outdoor-furniture) chose Google to top their list of the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies! "Working in Switzerland offers the same benefits of working at our Silicon Valley campus: the challenge of interesting problems, a community of world-class technical minds, a relaxed but focused working environment, and access to an amazing pool of computing resources and data," Google Switzerland explains. The employees based there are known as "Zooglers". I want to be a Zoogler! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Work Space Playgrounds:** Office spaces that are designed for both work and play, combining work efficiency with fun features. - **Efficiency-enhancing Design:** Designs that promote efficiency and creativity through fun, unique, and unconventional features. - **Employee Experience Focus:** Businesses focused on prioritizing the employee's experience and incorporating fun and innovative elements in the workplace. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Technology companies that desire a relaxed and focused working environment that enhances creativity and innovation. - **Design and Architecture:** Businesses that use design and architecture to create playful workspaces that increase productivity and boost creativity. - **Startup Culture:** Startups building a workspace culture that fosters creativity through unconventional office designs that represent the brand culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary interactive workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-workspace.md) - [Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler.md) - [Sustainable Vibrant Work Environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovation-campus.md) - [Playful Futuristic Work Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-zone.md) - [Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/publicis-group.md) - [Expansive Tech Offices Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/googleplex.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Confectionary Office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritter-sport-schokozentrale.md) - [Colorful Creative Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podimo-office.md) - [Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarit-shani-hay.md)