The Infosys building, located in Pune, India resembles a spaceship. It can hold 2,500 employees and is part of the largest Platinum LEED certified campus in the world.
LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a rating system that determines the environmental performance of a building. Scores are calculated with a point based system and platinum is the highest level available.
It was designed by Hafeez Contractor, who is known for his unusual structures. He has worked on some of the tallest buildings in India. Contractor’s work covers a wide variety of projects such as residential, commercial, institutional, sports facilities, and airports. Contractor has also been a part of a slum rehabilitation program for Mumbai.
You may have already seen Contractor’s work if you watched the movie, Slumdog Millionaire where o
Besides the Infosys building, the 114-acre campus also contains a gym, swimming pool, bowling alley, meditation room, amphitheater, and cricket stadium to name a few amenities.
