Amazon unveiled the next phase of its $2.5 billion HQ2 in Virginia, which will be home to a spiral glass structure known as 'The Helix'

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Amazon's plan for Arlington has multiple phases. An earlier phase included the Metropolitan Park site, a mix of public green space, 50,000 square feet of retail, and two sustainable office buildings.

The next phase, known as PenPlace, will be home to three 22-story buildings that run on 100% renewable energy from a solar farm in southern Virginia. The campus will also house the Helix, a double-helix-shaped glass structure that Amazon describes as being closely integrated with nature.

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The Helix will serve as an alternative work space for Amazon employees - similar to the Spheres at its Seattle headquarters - and will have two walking paths that spiral up the outside of the building, which Amazon says will incorporate plants that grow in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The Helix will be open for public tours some weekends each month.

The campus will also have 2.5 acres of public space that includes a dog run and an amphitheater for concerts, outdoor movies, or farmers markets. There will also be room for food trucks.

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Nearby streets will have protected bike lanes and the buildings will have dedicated bike entrances at street-level. Amazon says it plans to make all car access to the site underground to create a safer and more pedestrian-friendly experience.

The campus will include 100,000 square feet of space for shops and restaurants, plus outdoor areas for gathering or eating.

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Amazon says the buildings are oriented to take advantage of natural light and are designed to encourage collaboration and "constant interaction with nature."