Step into Seattle's lush Amazon Spheres, a stunning blend of futuristic design and tropical gardens that offer a serene escape from city life.
"Three futuristic glass domes stand in South Lake Union: the crown jewels of the e-tail giant's $4 billion urban campus and a striking, sculptural tribute toSeattle's role as an innovation hub. The tallest shelters a river and waterfalls hovering over tropical gardens kept lush at 72°F (22°C) and 60 percent humidity—a microclimate like that inCosta Rica's Central Valley. Over 800 Amazonians can roam the interconnected botanical bubbles at once. Amazon opens the Spheres to the public two Saturdays a month by reservation (available online up to 30 days in advance). Fuel up on coffee and donuts at General Porpoise, a café captained by Renee Erickson, named the James Beard Best Chef Northwest of 2016."
"In Seattle, Amazon employees take screen breaks in giant glass orbs filled with rain forests."
"Rana e Respo, another venture by Erickson in the Amazon Spheres, includes a General Porpoise doughnut cafe, a salad counter, and a sandwich shop, available only to Amazon employees." - Megan Hill
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