Copyright by Michael Merola
Aldar HQ in the United Arab Emirates.
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.