The project, which involves building a vast headquarters next to Google’s existing base in King’s Cross, central London, was thrown into doubt by the EU referendum and disagreement about its design. Construction on a second building that Google will occupy but not own began earlier this year, with Google’s move due in 2018. In contrast, the new headquarters will be designed and owned by Google, a first outside the US. In a joint statement they said that the goal with the new building was to “create an interestingness that fits the scale and the community of King’s Cross. The Silicon Valley startup garage meets the London train sheds in a building that couples clarity with eccentricity and anchors innovation with heritage.”

Source: The Guardian November 15, 2016 17:14 UTC