GooglePlex

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Google is a company founded on September 27, 1998 in Silicon Valley, in California, by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Google's mission is 'to organize the information worldwide and make it universally accessible and useful'. The company has experienced phenomenal growth since its inception.

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[...] With 200 meters length and 8,500 square meters, the main two-storey building receives mainly computer scientists who work on future projects to Google. In the lobby sits a big staircase composed of a very strong tropical wood. The designers wanted to make of this passage a meeting place where "Googlers" can exchange ideas. The wall of the hall is used for projections, particularly for projects presentation. The founders wanted to install mini-kitchen in the middle of the workspace for the employees. [...]

[...] Qu'est-ce que le "Googleplex" ? Introduction Google is a company founded September in Silicon Valley, in California, by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, author of the Google search engine. Google's mission "to organize the information worldwide and make it universally accessible and useful". The company has experienced phenomenal growth since its inception. Nevertheless, she kept the small company culture of its beginnings. At lunchtime, the majority of employees choose to have lunch in the cafeteria with their colleagues in other departments. [...]

[...] The architects wanted the employees of Google could appropriate the premises and in particular organize their offices according to their tastes. For this, they are limited to a development almost minimalist and not overloaded with color to allow all personalization. Concerning the office, leaders are wanted they are transparent but also very well soundproofed. Transparency can bring light into the corridors and have natural light. Conclusion In conclusion, we can say that the Google culture is very efficient. Indeed, its turnover proves it. It can be expected to see this kind of culture appear in other companies soon. [...]

[...] Space to pause, but also to make impromptu meetings with colleagues. A winning strategy, since many employees who feel good in these premises remain there after their working hours. The company is also very environmentalist. The furniture used on the space dedicated to meetings of brainstorming are, for example, in recyclable materials. We note also that the soil is made of artificial grass. In addition to informal meeting spaces such as kitchens, small library and grand staircase, the headquarters has many meeting rooms. [...]