# Physically Stimulating Company Headquarters The New Walmart Headquarters Boasts Running Trails By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-05-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-headquarters References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90351045/walmarts-sprawling-new-hq-will-feature-hiking-trails-daycare-and-fitness-facilities?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfKVBC9ECKY) The concept for the new [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-canada-supercenter) headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas was announced earlier this week and the visuals promise a digitally savvy, contemporarily accessible, and enthusiastically dynamic aesthetic. Moving away from the layout of the traditional office, the retail giant is embracing the [open, natural space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bochum-office). The focal point of the Walmart headquarters will be the "[vast green space outside its walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden)." The park will feature numerous biking and hiking trails that are there to encourage employees to enjoy the outdoors and recharge in a healthy manner. In addition, the space will be open to the public, facilitating a healthy relationship. Although visuals for the new Walmart headquarters have been released, the company has not disclosed which architecture firms it is employing to pull off the transition. Image Credit: Walmart ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Nature-inspired Work Environments:** There's an opportunity for architecture firms to create physically interactive work environments that embrace the open, natural space and encourage employees to enjoy the outdoors and recharge in a healthy manner. - **Incentivizing Work-life Balance:** There's an opportunity for employers to offer incentives and facilities that support a healthy work-life balance. - **Public Accessible Workspaces:** There's an opportunity for companies to allow public access to their office grounds as a way to create healthy relationships with the community and promote their brand. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can provide innovative designs that are tailored to employees' well-being and promote a healthy work culture. - **Employment:** Employers can invest in facilities and programs that support their employees' well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance. - **Retail:** Retail companies with physical locations can create public access points that help connect with consumers and promote their brand in a health-oriented way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainability-Focused Retail Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-canada-supercenter.md) - [Future-Focused Big Box Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-store-of-the-future.md) - [Modern Medical Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentonville-school.md) - [Therapeutic Architecture Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute.md) - [Approachable Retailer Branding Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-brand-refresh.md) - [Digital Retailer Strategy Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-ecommerce-update.md) - [Corporate Inclusion Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corporate-diversity-strategies.md) - [Exclusive Outdoor Retail Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getaway-and-walmart.md) - [Nature Integrated Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bochum-office.md)