The new 17,650 sq m Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Headquarters
is the first that LinkedIn has built outside the USA following an €85 million investment.
The development was undertaken in order to meet the needs of LinkedIn's growing workforce in Ireland.
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD said: "This new EMEA HQ is the first such building outside the United States for LinkedIn and is a strong endorsement of the Government's economic and job creation strategy because it reaffirms that Ireland is the perfect location for investment.
"When LinkedIn first came to Ireland in 2010 we were in the middle of one of our darkest periods economically. But today, thanks to the sacrifices of the Irish people and the policies pursued by the Government, our economy has recovered, and we are now facing the future with renewed confidence. Over the last seven years, the LinkedIn workforce here in Dublin has grown from just three staff members to 1,200. Indeed, LinkedIn's belief in Ireland as a location for investment has contributed to our economic recovery.
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"As a committed member of the Eurozone, we have a highly-educated English-speaking population and a business-friendly environment. The Government is committed to maintaining our stable and competitive corporation tax regime and our strong incentives for research and development so we can continue to attract and retain inward investment and create high quality jobs."
The five-storey building has been designed to create opportunities for LinkedIn staff and visitors to socialise, collaborate and exchange ideas. Some of the fantastic facilities include a music studio, a high-end gym and fitness studio, a restaurant, coffee bar, an expansive roof terrace, and a games room.
AECOM provided a Project Management lead integrated service delivery to LinkedIn working with RKD Architects and AECOM Building Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Cost Management, Building Surveying, LEED Consulting, and Health & Safety. RKD Architects were responsible for the design of both the building and the interior fit out. Walls Construction was the management contractor for the project. Seek Design handled the environmental graphic design.
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