Officials from Google and the state of Colorado were on hand Tuesday at a ground breaking ceremony for Google's future Boulder campus. Construction is now officially underway on Phase 1 of this campus that includes two buildings. Phase 1 is slated to open in early 2017 and is located at the southwest corner of 30th and Pearl Street. Currently Google employees 300 people in Boulder. Once fully built, this campus will accommodate 1,500 employees.
Rendering of Google's Boulder campus courtesy Tryba Architects.
Denver-based Tryba Architects designed this project. “We’re incredibly honored for the opportunity to design Google’s new Boulder campus,” said Collin Kemberlin, Principal with Tryba Architects. “Both Google and the community requested that the building meet stringent standards with regards to sustainability and energy usage. The innovative building shape, open floorplans affording all employees access to daylight and views, and the high-performance building envelope each contribute to a working environment that echoes Google’s beliefs: creativity, innovation, and corporate responsibility."
This development is expected to secure a minimum of Leed-Gold rating in energy efficiency. Solar panels will be installed on the roof. The design of the windows and ceilings will also contribute to an energy conscious design. “If you're searching — or Googling — for proof that Colorado is a national leader for innovation and technology and continues to be a draw for business, look no further than Boulder -- and Google's decision to expand here,” said Governor John Hickenlooper. “The company helped provide more than $2 billion in economic activity to Colorado businesses last year, and that number will only increase as Google expands its operations.” Colorado-based Forum Real Estate Group is the developer, and upon completion will lease the buildings to Google. “This office campus was carefully designed to fit naturally into the fabric of the Boulder community – located adjacent to the Boulder Transit Village with connectivity to the multi-use path and trail system; plenty of public open and green spaces; and, thoughtful architecture and materials to complement neighboring buildings,”said Darren Fisk, founder and CEO of Forum Real Estate Group.
