Spiral Amazon HQ2 gets go-ahead to be built in Virginia
The spiral-shaped glass tower designed by architecture studio NBBJ for Amazon's second headquarters has been given permission to be built in Arlington, Virginia. More
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"It was only a matter of time before the poop emoji was designed" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the shape of Amazon's new NBBJ headquarters and sharing their views on other top stories. More
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Spiralling glass Amazon HQ2 building "inspired by the poop emoji" say Twitter users
Social media users have lined up to compare Amazon's future headquarters in Arlington, Virginia to ice cream, a Christmas tree and a cartoon turd. More
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NBBJ reveals spiralling glass tower topped by outdoor hiking trail as Amazon HQ2
International architecture firm NBBJ has designed a spiral-shaped glass tower covered in trees and walking trails for online retailer Amazon as its new headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. More
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Amazon scraps plans for New York City HQ2
Amazon has cancelled plans to bring its HQ2 headquarters to New York's Long Island City, following a major backlash from local politicians. More
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"Amazon HQ2 will strain spaces and systems on which all New Yorkers rely"
Amazon HQ2 will only exacerbate New York City's already stretched infrastructure, cramped public spaces and sky-high rents, says Alan G Brake in this Opinion column. More
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"Whole chunks of our environment are being privatised" says Silicon States author Lucie Greene
Silicon Valley companies including Alphabet, Amazon and Facebook are threatening democracy by usurping governments as the key provider of public spaces and services, according to a new book examining the rising power of tech giants. More
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Amazon confirms New York and Virginia for HQ2, sparking protests
Amazon has confirmed that it will split its major HQ2 between Arlington County, Virginia, and Queens, New York, triggering a major backlash from residents and local politicians in the latter. More
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Amazon HQ2 could split between New York and Virginia
Amazon plans to split its major second headquarters in North America between Queens, New York, and Arlington County, Virginia, according to reports. More
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"Will Amazon's HQ2 actually be good for whatever city wins the race?"
North American cities are fiercely vying to secure Amazon's second headquarters, but will the retail giant really improve the culture and infrastructure of the area it finally chooses? Aaron Betsky doesn't think so. More
