Here’s a look at Facebook’s fancy new workplace in Singapore

Desks that convert from sitting to standing, fully stocked kitchens, and aesthetic that reflects Facebook’s...


Michael Tegos September 30, 2015
Visitors to the office are greeted by the Facebook wall, where they can leave their own message for posterity. PHOTO: TECH IN ASIA

Moving into a new place is always exciting and stressful in equal measure. Will everyone in the family like it there? Will there be a weird neighbour upstairs playing the trombone at 4am?

A huge touch-enabled screen provides real-time information on users by country, trending topics and more. PHOTO: TECH IN ASIA

Facebook probably has little reason to complain about its new Singapore HQ. Located at the South Beach Tower, just minutes away from the Suntec City commercial hub, the social media behemoth has commandeered four floors of this latest addition to Singapore’s skyline.

The office maintains fully-stocked kitchens on all floors for when the employees get the munchies (the beer taps are there strictly for after hours!). PHOTO: TECH IN ASIA

It’s probably not too much of a surprise to say that the office is all sorts of comfy. There are adjustable desks that can convert from sitting to standing. (There’s even one of those vaunted treadmill desks for those people who feel their desk is slowly killing them.)

Instagram posts by notable local artists showcased on the wall. PHOTO: TECH IN ASIA

Bright, open spaces are surrounded by large windows that overlook the lion city.

Wood panels against gray concrete make the place cozy while maintaining that industrial, unfinished feel. PHOTO: TECH IN ASIA

At the same time, exposed concrete and ceiling fixtures such as ventilation systems reflect Facebook’s philosophy of having completed just 1% of its goals – thus the sense of an unfinished building.

An internal staircase, adorned with the work of a local artist, connects the four floors comprising the Singapore HQ. PHOTO: TECH IN ASIA

This article was originally published on Tech in Asia here.

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