PDM International has developed the new offices of global technology company Microsoft located in Suzhou, China.

Details of the Brief: PDM International had done several projects for Microsoft previously and where invited to tender for the project alongside other top international design companies competing in China. Since the tender brief asked for a design that would help to attract and retain young & talented people, the focus was on the concept and how to cater to the unique needs of the different engineering groups while integrating the Workplace Advantage (WPA) program, a strategic program designed to identify and meet the unique needs of Microsoft’s businesses through the provision of appropriately designed and equipped work environments.

The new Suzhou Campus has been designed to cater for a maximum occupancy headcount of 2000 pax. The goal was to create an energetic and welcoming design language / concept for the campus building that was designed to include multifunctional seminar and event spaces, attractive F&B choices, indoor and outdoor sports and wellness facilities as well as flexible team spaces to support creative brainstorm sessions and casual / formal meetings alike.