When you think of offices, you might imagine the drudgery of cubicle culture. But many companies are taking a more innovative approach to office design these days.
From rooftop gardens and reclaimed wood furniture to interestingly-named conference rooms and eye-catching art installations, workspaces around the US are as unique as the companies that occupy them.
Scroll down to read about 18 of the coolest offices in America.
The Spheres on Amazon's campus in Seattle, Washington, are three interconnected biodomes that contain more than 40,000 trees and plants.
Think of the Spheres as a greenhouse annex of Amazon's downtown Seattle campus. These three interconnected biodomes, designed by architectural firm NBBJ, are comprised of 620 tons of steel and 2,643 panes of glass. They house more than 40,000 flora from across the globe.
According to researchers, spending time in nature can increase creativity and boost productivity. The domes allow Amazon employees to recharge their minds in a natural setting without leaving the office.
Headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Acuity Insurance is known for its permanent 65-foot-tall Ferris wheel.
Acuity, a Wisconsin-based insurance company, is known for the 65-foot-tall Ferris wheel at its headquarters. A permanent installation, the ride has been nicknamed the "charity wheel" because it's the centerpiece of fundraising events.
Another impressive feature of Acuity's 1.2-million-square-foot campus is its 400-foot-tall flagpole, which flies an American flag that measures 140 feet by 70 feet.
Located in Emeryville, California, Pixar's campus — which was designed by Steve Jobs — boasts an industrial-chic atrium.
Pixar's campus was designed by the company's former CEO, Steve Jobs. It boasts gardens, tennis courts, and a swimming pool, and the building consists of 24 unique shades of brick, commissioned from a Washington kiln by Jobs himself.
The highlight of the interior is the industrial-chic atrium. Jobs advocated for the open-plan space, which would foster "chance meetings" among employees. The atrium houses the dining area, Café Luxo, named for Pixar's iconic lamp character, Luxo Jr. It's only open to employees and their guests, but those who have dined there rave about the daily specials and desserts.
Throughout the space, you'll find life-sized sculptures of some of the animation studio's beloved characters, such as LEGO likenesses of Woody and Buzz from "Toy Story" and effigies of the entire "Incredibles" family.
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