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Amazing photos of Alibaba headquarters
Last updated on: February 1, 2012 15:11 IST
Image: A view of the office building of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd on the outskirts of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. Photographs: Steven Shi/Reuters.
Alibaba.com is one of the world's largest online business-to-business trading platform for small businesses.
Founded by Jack Ma in 1999, it claims to have 72.8 million registered users in more than 240 countries.
The Alibaba Headquarters' in Hangzhou has won the International Property Award for Office Architecture.
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Image: A general view shows the office buildings of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd on the outskirts of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. Photographs: Lang Lang/Reuters.
The building designed by Australian company Hassell has transformed traditional Chinese architectural office concepts.
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Image: Employees walk inside the headquarters office of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd on the outskirts of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. Photographs: Lang Lang/Reuters.
With a fascinating design, the office highlights the need for sustainable building strategies.
Image: -A man walks past a logo of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd at its headquarters on the outskirts of Hangzhou. Photographs: Steven Chi/Reuters.
An environmentally friendly building, it takes care of the health and well being of its employees.
Image: Employees play table tennis inside the headquarters office of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd on the outskirts of Hangzhou. Photographs: Steven Chi/Reuters.
The design is based on concepts of connectivity, clarity and community.
Image: An employee walks inside the headquarters office of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd on the outskirts of Hangzhou. Photographs: Lang Lang/Reuters.
The building which opened in October 2009, is one of the most impressive office buildings in China.
Image: Employees hold a meeting inside the headquarters office of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd on the outskirts of Hangzhou. Photographs: Steven Shi/Reuters.
The buildings range from four to seven storeys, with white sun shading screens.
Image: A security guard walks past a logo of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd at its headquarters on the outskirts of Hangzhou. Photographs: Lang Lang/Reuters.
Alibaba's employees consider the 150,000 square metre building their 'home'.
