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Origional Article by Sean Collier – Google Pittsburgh’s new Kennywood-themed office space will blow your mind.
Google Pittsburgh’s Kennywood-themed office space
Standing on the gently sloping entrance ramp that leads to the Thunderbolt — the red railing, the dark-brown wooden floorboards, the white trim and bright light bulbs overhead — is an intimately familiar experience to any born-and-bred ‘Burgher.
But this isn’t Kennywood. It’s the latest addition to the offices of Google Pittsburgh. The company’s Bakery Square offices, designed by the visionary team at Strada LLC and housed in a former Nabisco factory, are already well-established as one of Pittsburgh’s most impressive workplaces. Now, they’ve expanded to take up a third floor, and in yet another demonstration of Google’s resolve to be a truly local company, their new space is dedicated to Kennywood. From end to end, the addition is decked out with photos, signs and decor from and inspired by the West Mifflin park.
The accuracy of the Thunderbolt ramp is remarkable. The only thing missing is wads of age-old gum stuck to the railing. “We actually thought about getting fake gum,” says Jon Barker, Google Pittsburgh Facilities Manager. “And it’s totally cool if people start carving stuff into the wood.” Read the full post →
