On Wednesday June 25th, Hundreds of visitors attended the unveling of the new googleplex set to open early next year.

The 195,000 square foot, three building complex will employ more than 600 people. The site is located on Sixth Street in Kirkland, Washington.

The open house marked a first step in obtaining a certification by the U.S. Green Building Council that the project is environmentally sustainable.

Criteria includes building and construction standards, site cleanup, water conservation, and the use of recycled materials.