The Spheres 
, part of Amazon’s headquarters, feature three large domes housing over 40,000 plants from 30+ countries, creating a lush workplace.
Understory at The Spheres is an exhibit space hosting Amazon’s Artist in Residence program. Local artists engage with the community through workshops and exhibitions.
Located on the ground floor Understory is open to the public from Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm PT. 
What does the name Understory refer to?
- Narrative layer in a novel
- Lower layer of vegetation in a forest
- Architectural term for an intermediate floor
- Story told by an Artist in Residence
Amazon Rainforest
Several meters below the canopy lies the understory. The understory varies significantly between different rainforests 
: the lush, tropical understory of the Amazon contrasts sharply with the temperate understory found in the Pacific Northwest , each offering a unique and diverse habitat.
The understory is like the cozy, dimly-lit basement of the , where young trees, shrubs, and sneaky animals 
hide out, away from the bustling party happening up in the canopy. It’s the cool, calm layer where sunlight is scarce, but life is abundant and full of secrets!
