LEGO Finally Opens Campus For Play (And Work) In Its Hometown After Five Years

Ever wondered what it’d be like to work at one of the world’s most fun-loving corporations? Well, the LEGO Group has officially opened the doors to its all-new, state-of-the-art Campus at its headquarters in its hometown of Billund, Denmark, and here’s a sneak peek. 

The entire project, which spans a staggering 54,000 square meters (581,251 square feet), took five years to complete and will house 2,000 employees and serve as a base for workers from across the globe.

Designed by CF Møller Architects, the building was made to reflect LEGO’s key values of imagination, fun, creativity, caring, learning, and quality; and carves out a space that’s playful, inclusive, and collaborative so employees can be inspired to create the best products to bring joy to consumers.

Befitting a company that’s focused on play, the Campus comprises a ‘People House’ that allows employees to network and relax together during and after working hours. They’ll get to enjoy facilities including a fitness studio, tennis court, creative workshop space, kitchen for communal use, health clinic, and even a theater! 

Plus, visiting workers from abroad will be able to save on hotel fees by shacking up in the LEGO homestay so they feel right at home. 

“Many colleagues have contributed to shaping a workspace that reflects our values and instills a sense of fun not just for our employees in Billund, but for all our LEGO teams across the world who regularly visit,” quipped Niels B Christiansen, CEO of the LEGO Group.

“Our mission is to inspire children so it’s important we provide a vibrant, playful workplace that enables employees to deliver inspiring experiences for kids,” he added. 

Going the extra mile, LEGO has taken steps to ensure its new base is eco-friendly and sustainable. Certified as a Gold Level LEED building, the Campus is partially powered by solar panels, and was constructed using special gypsum fiberboard that saved 650,000 kg (1.4 million lbs) of greenhouse emissions and recycled 1,000 tons of waste.

All of the space’s outdoor furniture was made from discarded LEGO bricks, recycling 5,000 kg (11,023 lbs) of wasted pieces in the process. Furthermore, the company took great care to populate its site with diverse species of indigenous plants, trees, and natural environments in order to better support wildlife in the area.

Wouldn’t work be a more pleasant experience if all offices combined function and play?

[via Dezeen and The LEGO Group, images via The LEGO Group]