Not a 5-star hotel, this is Microsoft’s new office in India inspired by Taj Mahal

Jan 31, 2021

By: Sanchita Dash

Microsoft just launched its new India Development Center (IDC) facility at NCR

This is the tech giant’s third office in India after Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

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The architecture of the office is inspired by Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is one of the world’s seven wonders.

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The new office in Noida boasts of intricate artwork

Marble domes, arches in the hallways make it look like a luxury hotel.

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Microsoft’s India MD Rajiv Kumar said it’s a tribute to the Taj Mahal

It also marks the company’s sustainability measures and support for local artisans.

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The campus will be another ‘engineering hub’ for the tech giant

It will have teams like Business & Productivity tools, AI, Cloud & Enterprise, Core Services, among others.

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The office will also have the XBox team

It will be the company’s first campus in India to host a gaming team.

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‘One of the most beautiful Microsoft workspaces’

‘I feel the team overdid themselves,’ said Riku Pentikäinen, Regional Director, Asia Real Estates Operations, Microsoft

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But beautiful campuses aren’t new to Microsoft

Its Hyderabad office is spread across 54 acres

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Microsoft’s headquarters in the US is one of the best offices in the world

The Redmond office even has treehouses that are lit with screens

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