It took five years of planning and construction, but The LEGO Group has finally completed an epic build on its home turf.
The company’s new campus is officially open at its headquarters in Billund, Denmark. Spanning nearly 600,000 square feet, the collaborative workspace can house up to 2,000 staffers in a manner that LEGO hopes will “provide a playful, inclusive, and collaborative environment that enables employees to develop the best play experiences for children all over the world.”
LEGO’s new campus embraces green concepts and places to work and play, including the “People House” — a networking and play space that the company says can be used during and after working hours to reflect “a hybrid working style that is in place across the LEGO Group.” The People House includes lodging for visiting staffers, a movie theater, fitness studio, workshop space, kitchen, health clinic, and an outdoor park and activity space.
“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, says LEGO Group CEO Niels B. Christiansen. “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.”
LEGO is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year with more details on its celebration plans set to be revealed in the months ahead.
