Some of the world's most architecturally impressive structures are actually the same buildings where thousands of people work every day.
Giants like Apple, Google, and Facebook have built lavish campuses for their employees, but they aren't the only companies with eye-catching corporate structures.
Emporis, a database of construction projects, just released a list of the most impressive company buildings around the world, selected by a panel of experts.
From BMW in Munich to petroleum conglomerate Petronas in Malaysia, these are 16 of the most visually-appealing global headquarters.
The Bow in Canada is the headquarters of the Canadian petroleum and gas producer EnCana. The crescent-shaped building looks out at the Bow River.
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The BMW Building in Munich is made of four linked tubes designed to look like a four-cylinder engine.
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The BMW Welt is the event location for handing over new cars in Munich. The building has a double cone design and sits right next to the BMW building.
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