Google’s New Headquarters Are nonetheless A Go … in the end

last February, Google shared plans for a grandiose expansion of its Mountain View headquarters, designed by Danish architects Bjarke Ingels workforce and British designer Thomas Heatherwick. however in a vote Tuesday, the Mountain View metropolis Council denied Google building rights for the whole parcel of land on which the corporate had deliberate for the enlargement. as a substitute, LinkedIn made a passionate plea, and procured rights to advance 1.5 million sq. toes of the same North Bayshore district Google had wished. consequently, Google used to be given rights to advance just 500,000 square ft in the same zone—sufficient to construct a few quarter of its authentic four-constructing vision. In other words, Google has a lot of land that they are able to’t strengthen upon further with out permission.

you may assume that Google is giving up on its expansion plans, and the challenge is lifeless within the water. but that is not the case. A source tells us that the mission is most for sure delayed, but as more building rights develop into available in Mountain View, Google nonetheless plans to pursue the vision.

Dave Radcliffe, vice president of actual estate and workplace services and products for Google, launched an reputable statement to the clicking: “we all know the city Council had a tough resolution to make ultimate night time and thank them and our community for greater than six hours of debate. We’re pleased Council has determined to enhance our Landings site and will continue to work with the city on Google’s future in Mountain View.”

This story has been updated for accuracy relating to construction rights.