10 BEAUTIFUL SPACES WHERE BEAUTIFUL WORK GETS DONE NOW

We’ve found 10 of the most beautiful workplaces that people around the world are lucky enough to call their office. Inspired by high morale and healthy minds, these locations have jaw-dropping designs. Look with caution, as you may never wish to return your own desk!

1. NEILE COOPER CABIN

Can you imagine a better place to work than a woodland cabin nestled in pine and maple trees? Neile Cooper, a stained-glass artist, was inspired to build this beautiful workspace behind her home in New Jersey, as a way to immerse herself in her own work. 

Made almost entirely out of stained-glass, Cooper’s mind is at ease while working in this office getaway. Want to add some of Cooper’s style to your own workspace? Check out her beautiful stained glass pieces in Neile, her Etsy Store. 

2. SELGASCANO ARCHITECTURE OFFICE

This beautiful home office, designed by Spanish architects Jose Selgas and Lucia Cano of SelgasCano, is immersed in a lovely Madrid forest.  

While protected from direct sunlight, this fascinating “work tunnel” allows its owners to relax by enjoying the beautiful surroundings as well as natural ventilation! And, half of the office is dug into the ground to ensure that the workspace stays cool even during the hot Spanish summers.

Between the gorgeous natural setting, the view, and the ingenuity, this is an exceptionally beautiful place to work.

3. URBAN OUTFITTERS CAMPUS

Urban Outfitters has transformed a decrepit navy shipyard in Philadelphia into a hip work environment. The building maintains its 100+ year old industrial look, while attractively integrating a more modern style. As a result of the increased morale stemming from this new design, Urban Outfitters has experienced a decrease in both sick days and turnover rates. It’s no surprise that these happy employees make better workers!

4. INVENTIONLAND DESIGN FACTORY

Serving as America’s largest invention factory for corporations, retailers, and inventors, this office space is quite jaw-dropping. Designed by Davison Design and Development, Inventionland employees work in 16 uniquely themed offices, including a treehouse, a giant shoe, and a castle.

5. LOFT IN OLD MONTREAL

This unique Canadian home office allows for a calm and stress free work environment. Based on a horseshoe plan, the beautiful interior design of this loft allows maximum exposure to the windows. Owned by an art collector, this amazing work space is the perfect place to display his collection of modern and contemporary art.

6. NOKIA SUNNYVALE

Nokia’s Silicon Valley office is rad! Not only is it beautiful to look at, with its gorgeous green theme and cleverly designed layout, this space provides many awesome amenities to its employees, including wellness suites, daybeds, showers, and more. By grouping desks into “neighborhoods,” associated with different research groups, people can work together more fluidly and efficiently. Plus, it’s a lot more fun!

7. GOOGLE TEL AVIV

You’ll be hard pressed to find a more beautiful workspace than the Google Campus in Tel Aviv. Located in the Electra Tower, workers in this 8,000 sqm office space can enjoy stunning views of this beachside city. To honor Israel’s cultural diversity, each of the 8 floors is designed to reflect a different local identity.

8. GOOGLE NEW YORK

Occupying a full city block in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, Google’s East Coast headquarters is characterized by sunny outdoor terraces, play areas, cafes, coffee bars, and open kitchens. The gourmet cafeterias serve free breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Broadway-themed conference rooms are festooned with velvet drapes. Conversation areas are designed to look like vintage subway cars. And everything is designed to promote collaboration and innovation.

9. THINKGARDEN

For the nature lover, working indoors has never been so enjoyable. ThinkGarden, in Milan, Italy, has designed their office space to trick the mind into believing you’re in the middle of the woods. Stone shaped bean bags and white furniture contrast beautifully with the abundance of large plants, bright flowers, and lush trees.

10. MINNEAPOLIS GRAIN EXCHANGE

The trading floor of the old Minneapolis Grain Exchange has been converted into a beautiful co-working space by the business incubator CoCo, short for Coworking & Collaborative Space.

Taking care to preserve the historically important architectural elements, this space was minimally altered, yet cleverly outfitted to accommodate its new work requirements. Check out the ornate columns, gorgeous floor-to-ceiling paintings and windows, expansive wood tables where grain was once inspected by buyers, and more. 

Read more about Beautiful Work, as it relates to Arts/Design, Nature/Science, Food/Drink, Place/Time, Mind/Body, and Soul/Impact including Working Dogs Are Beautiful Dogs Now!, The Most Beautiful Work in the World Changes Minds, The Beautiful Work of Community Farms Now, Art That Works Beautifully Now, and 10 Most Beautiful Places in the World to Work Now.

IMAGE CREDITS:

1. Image: Courtesy of Neile Cooper. Neile Cooper Cabin. New Jersey. Photo by Marina Winther.
2. Image: Courtesy of Neile Cooper. Neile Cooper Cabin. New Jersey. Photo by Marina Winther.
3. Image: Courtesy of Neile Cooper. Neile Cooper Cabin. New Jersey. Photo by Marina Winther.
4. Image: Courtesy of SelgasCano. Selgascano Architecture Office. Madrid, Spain. Photo by Iwan Baan.
5. Image: Courtesy of SelgasCano. Selgascano Architecture Office. Madrid, Spain. Photo by Iwan Baan.
6. Image: Courtesy of Urban Outfitters. Urban Outfitters Corporate Office. Philadelphia, PA. Photo by Lara Swimmer.
7. Image: Courtesy of Davison Design & Development. Inventionland Design Factory. Pittsburgh, PA.
8. Image: Courtesy ActDesign. Loft in Old Montreal. Montreal, Canada. Photo by Alexandre Parent / Studio Point de Vue.
9. Image: Courtesy of Nokia. Nokia Sunnyvale. Sunnyvale, CA. Photo by Nic Lehoux.
10. Image: Courtesy of Camenzind Evolution, Setter Architects, Studio Yaron Tal. Google Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv, Israel. Photo by Itay Sikolski.
11. Image: Courtesy of Google. Google New York Office. New York, NY.
12. Image: Courtesy of ThinkGarden. ThinkGarden Office. Milan, Italy.
13. Image: Courtesy of Coworking & Collaborative Space. Minneapolis Grain Exchange. Minneapolis, MN.
14. Image: Courtesy of Camenzind Evolution with Setter Architects and Studio Yaron Tal. Google Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv, Israel. Photo by Itay Sikolski.  
15. Image: Courtesy of Neile Cooper. Neile Cooper Cabin. New Jersey. Photo by Marina Winther.
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17. Image: Courtesy of Urban Outfitters. Urban Outfitters Corporate Office. Philadelphia, PA. Photo by Lara Swimmer.