Google’s Love Letter to Atlanta 

Cassette art installation inside Google’s Midtown Atlanta HQ. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice In the heart of Midtown Google’s Atlanta office stands tall—taking up 19 floors of the 1105 West Peachtree office building and spanning 500,000 square feet. Known affectionately as “The Love Letter to Atlanta” by Google staffers, this architectural achievement doubles as a tribute to the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. With the doors opening in 2022 amidst the tail end of the COVID-19 global pandemic, only specific teams were allowed into the building at any given time, and only select floors were open to keep safety precautions in mind. The Atlanta Voice was recently given a tour of the facility. One of the standout features is the rainbow staircase (above), reminiscent of the vibrant rainbow crosswalk at 10th St. & Piedmont Ave. It winds its way through multiple floors and serves as a visual node to the iconic Atlanta crosswalk. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice As guests are first taken to the visitor center, they’re greeted by a striking red arch resembling a heart. This grand entrance sets the tone for what lies within—a celebration of Atlanta’s history. From the expansive windows, the city...