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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Google’s Tokyo Presence: YouTube and Google Tokyo Offices: Interior Design Ideas

Google’s Tokyo Presence: YouTube and Google Tokyo Offices: Interior Design Ideas

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Google’s Tokyo Presence: YouTube and Google Tokyo Offices

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 08:53 AM PDT

Since the first startup bubble that swept through Northern California, technology offices have long held court as the most fun, both in design and culture. Despite the behemoth it has become, Google has remained true to this startup quirk, creating offices around the world that have funky and surprising features and design elements around every corner. The Google office in Tokyo is certainly no exception. Klein Dytham Architecture was sure to utilize colors to give the entire are a welcoming air while also providing plenty of nooks and private tables for employees to work in comfort.

Visitors to the Google office Tokyo are immediately treated to its simple but playful style with green rugs mimicking grass and primary colored wall treatements tie the offic décor directly to the iconic Google logo that is boldy displayed behind the reception desk. A small statue of the Android mascot greets visitors and alerts them to the overall tone of the space.
Visitors to the Google office Tokyo are immediately treated to its simple but playful style with green rugs mimicking grass and primary colored wall treatements tie the offic décor directly to the iconic Google logo that is boldy displayed behind the reception desk. A small statue of the Android mascot greets visitors and alerts them to the overall tone of the space.

2 furry blue creative wall

Google provides its employees with all meals, so an elegant and accessible cafeteria was a must. They can choose from many types of cuisine, each one indicated by its own color-coded and beautifully patterened awning.
Google provides its employees with all meals, so an elegant and accessible cafeteria was a must. They can choose from many types of cuisine, each one indicated by its own color-coded and beautifully patterened awning.

4 funny android wallpaper girls

Design cannot stop where functionality is required. Here, the designers have brought the playful Android figure into the washrooms, dressed in gender-appropriate swimwear, to cheerful effect.
Design cannot stop where functionality is required. Here, the designers have brought the playful Android figure into the washrooms, dressed in gender-appropriate swimwear, to cheerful effect.

6 blue privacy curtain workspace

7 indoor garden work area

8 comfortable meeting chairs primary colors

9 bold blue patterened walls

Just because Google was started in America does not mean they have eschewed Japanese cultural elements in creating this office. This meeting room features floor cushions and low table in the traditional Japanese style, but still incorporates the pervasive Android theme and an eclectic color scheme.
Just because Google was started in America does not mean they have eschewed Japanese cultural elements in creating this office. This meeting room features floor cushions and low table in the traditional Japanese style, but still incorporates the pervasive Android theme and an eclectic color scheme.

10 office coffee cart

11 monochrome meeting area wallpaper

12 japanese dining area cafeteria

13 decorative wall treatements nature

14 gray cubicle cozy meeting area

15 blue cubicle walls colorful workspace

16 blue cubicle walls flower wallpaper

17 red modern meeting area

18 red dining room office

Another popular feature among technology office is space dedicated to recreation. This pool table, frequently used for blowing off steam or simply getting the creative juices flowing, is just one of many entertainment and recreation options on the Google Tokyo campus.
Another popular feature among technology office is space dedicated to recreation. This pool table, frequently used for blowing off steam or simply getting the creative juices flowing, is just one of many entertainment and recreation options on the Google Tokyo campus.

21 wood grain wallpaper

22 conference room japanese wall art

23 japanese style wall treatements

24 creative office purple walls

25 blue koi wallpaper

26 modern office koi decor

27 open office plan

28 blue curtain room dividers

Although owned by Google, the YouTube Tokyo office has its own unique style. Rather than pulling in the bright whites and primary colors of the Google logo, this office uses plenty of black, white, and iconic YouTube red. These choices wind through from the reception area to the studios to the meeting nooks.
Although owned by Google, the YouTube Tokyo office has its own unique style. Rather than pulling in the bright whites and primary colors of the Google logo, this office uses plenty of black, white, and iconic YouTube red. These choices wind through from the reception area to the studios to the meeting nooks.

30 Tokyo Youtube Reception Red wall

31 red vinyl wall treatement

32 creative wallpaper images

33 comfy meeting area

33 youtube studio doors

34 collaborative creative workspace

35 open meeting area red

36 mini kitchen

37 Cafeterior

38 comfortable waiting area

39 green screen studio

40 youtube pictures

No matter how much time Google or YouTube employees spend at work, it is important not to forget the truly spectacular city that houses these playful offices. With a perfect view of the Tokyo skyline, that would be nearly impossible.
No matter how much time Google or YouTube employees spend at work, it is important not to forget the truly spectacular city that houses these playful offices. With a perfect view of the Tokyo skyline, that would be nearly impossible.

Check out this video tour of the office:

Recommended Reading: Google Offices Around The Globe

Hat tip, Office Snapshots.

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