The employees of Microsoft India’s office are sure in for a big treat. The company has launched its new IDC (India Development Centre) facility at Noida. The new workspace which is spread across the top 3 floors of a 6-storey building in Noida is an amalgamation of our country’s historical culture and corporate values.
We’re excited to introduce our latest India Development Center hub in Noida, inspired by the Taj Mahal! Come, take a look. https://t.co/Gl6rs8r9M7 pic.twitter.com/CQeo5EcVtY
— Microsoft India (@MicrosoftIndia) January 28, 2021
As per their official website, the workspace’s architecture is inspired by the Taj Mahal with its “marble inlays, vaulted doorways, arches, and marble domes created by stonemasons and carpenters”. I have to say, the ivory white jaali work is really stunning!
A labour of love & engineering, see how the Taj Mahal has inspired Microsoft's new engineering hub in NCR. A truly modern and sustainably-built workspace, that'll house engineering talents in AI, Cloud & Enterprise, Gaming & more. Know more: https://t.co/EKrh9AvB0n #MicrosoftIDC pic.twitter.com/PiZdfjoshv
— Microsoft India R & D (@microsoftidc) January 28, 2021
As per a report in Business Today, Microsoft IDC’s managing director Rajiv Kumar said, “I think working at an office is going to be a more beautiful experience than in the past because employees will have a choice. They can work from the comfort of home, or they can come to the office and work in a world-class environment where they can collaborate, build social capital, and forge a bond among themselves. I really believe that.”
The murals around the campus have easter eggs built in.
Like a perforated jaali at the entrance with the picture of Bill Gates, which is only visible at certain angles. pic.twitter.com/cSZTbCzV5J
— Abhishek Baxi (@baxiabhishek) January 28, 2021
Here are some of the reactions Twitter had:
This isn't a luxury hotel. This is Microsoft's new office in Noida. 🤯https://t.co/JFD0iAqL7j pic.twitter.com/zWapsAQnUN
— Prasham Parikh (@prashamparikh) January 28, 2021
So beautiful ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ https://t.co/Etog4H0aUU
— Chanda (@ladygandalfses) January 28, 2021
The Microsoft Noida office . Wouldn't you want to work there ? https://t.co/P919Tg0JDG
— Reena Dayal (@ReenaDayal4) January 28, 2021
Is anything could convince me to move back to NCR, this new Microsoft India Development Center Hub in Noida would be it. Check it out, it’s stunning. https://t.co/qMkqXyngwP
— Rajat Agrawal (@rajatagr) January 28, 2021
*spams with resume*
*With cover letter that just says "please"* https://t.co/praaj8iQcD
— Raj Against The Machine (@inaquietraj) January 28, 2021
I am smiling because brother was adamant when he quit Microsoft in 2011. Today he is swooning. I can go, 'kaha tha mat resign kar aisi company se' on him. https://t.co/teNRjDbsuO
— Shweta Baxi Tyagi (@baxishweta) January 28, 2021
Microsoft's new office in NOIDA looks fancier than a hotel! https://t.co/QtZ4iNTwu3
— mala bhargava (@malabhargava) January 28, 2021
Now I am left wondering why I didn’t get that engineering degree! Would you like to work in such a workspace? Tell us!