Amazon Spheres, Glass conservatory at South Lake Union, Seattle, US
Amazon Spheres is a conservatory made of three connected glass domes in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle, United States. The interior holds plants from cloud forest environments, including palms, ferns, and climbing vines arranged across multiple levels with walkways and seating areas.
The architecture firm NBBJ designed the glass structure as part of a major company headquarters, and the facility opened its doors in late January 2018. Construction took several years and brought a new kind of work environment to the urban neighborhood.
The structure takes its name from the three interconnected spherical shapes that bring living greenery directly into the workplace. Employees use this space as an alternative to traditional office settings, finding work areas surrounded by tropical vegetation and flowing water.
The facility is accessible through guided tours on certain Saturdays each month, with reservations required two weeks in advance. Temperature and humidity remain steady year-round, so lightweight clothing is recommended.
The interior maintains a steady temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius) with 60 percent humidity to support both plant life and human comfort. An artificial cloud forest effect is created through regular misting from hidden nozzles.
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