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

Jan 31, 2021

By: Sanchita Dash

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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.

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

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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