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Amazing photos of Alibaba headquarters

Last updated on: February 1, 2012 15:11 IST
A view of the office building of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd on the outskirts of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.
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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Amazing photos of Alibaba headquarters

Last updated on: February 1, 2012 15:11 IST
A general view shows the office buildings of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd on the outskirts of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.

The building designed by Australian company Hassell has transformed traditional Chinese architectural office concepts.

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Amazing photos of Alibaba headquarters

Last updated on: February 1, 2012 15:11 IST
Employees walk inside the headquarters office of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd on the outskirts of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.

With a fascinating design, the office highlights the need for sustainable building strategies.

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Amazing photos of Alibaba headquarters

Last updated on: February 1, 2012 15:11 IST
Alibaba headquarters.

Each building varies in height to give the complex a unique and attractive look.

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Amazing photos of Alibaba headquarters

Last updated on: February 1, 2012 15:11 IST
Alibaba.com's office.

It has open spaces as well as private garden areas.

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Amazing photos of Alibaba headquarters

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The building is designed to maximise natural light and airflow to work areas.

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Amazing photos of Alibaba headquarters

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The building design reduces the need for air conditioning as it has elegantly designed sunshades.

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Amazing photos of Alibaba headquarters

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The open-plan workplace has been designed to encourage informal and creative meetings in the complex.

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Amazing photos of Alibaba headquarters

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-A man walks past a logo of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd at its headquarters on the outskirts of Hangzhou.

An environmentally friendly building, it takes care of the health and well being of its employees.

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Amazing photos of Alibaba headquarters

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A general view shows the office buildings of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd on the outskirts of Hangzhou.

The walkways are lined with vertical stripes reflecting connectivity.

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Amazing photos of Alibaba headquarters

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Employees play table tennis inside the headquarters office of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd on the outskirts of Hangzhou.

The design is based on concepts of connectivity, clarity and community.

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Amazing photos of Alibaba headquarters

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An employee walks inside the headquarters office of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd on the outskirts of Hangzhou.

The building which opened in October 2009, is one of the most impressive office buildings in China.

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Amazing photos of Alibaba headquarters

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Employees hold a meeting inside the headquarters office of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd on the outskirts of Hangzhou.

The buildings range from four to seven storeys, with white sun shading screens.

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Amazing photos of Alibaba headquarters

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A security guard walks past a logo of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd at its headquarters on the outskirts of Hangzhou.

Alibaba's employees consider the 150,000 square metre building their 'home'.

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Amazing photos of Alibaba headquarters

Last updated on: February 1, 2012 15:11 IST
Jack Ma.

Jack Ma, chairman and founder of Alibaba.com, performs at an evening party in Hangzhou.