Facebook gives local flavor to Singapore office

Facebook opened the doors of its Singapore office to the local press on Tuesday. The social networking company first set up shop here in 2010 .

The Singapore office is Facebook's regional headquarters and houses the sales and marketing team as well as business development unit.

The office occupies two floors over an area of 21,000 square feet.

In its pantry, Facebook tries to create the feel of a Singapore coffeeshop with decor such as wooden tables and painted chairs.

Artwork by employees are displayed behind the shutters of a shophouse-style gate. At the top is a sign with the company's name literally translated in Chinese--"mian shu".

The walls of the pantry are decorated with graffiti by local artists.

In the large space where Facebook Singapore employees hold their townhall meetings or work, window shutters from old shophouses adorn the walls.

The shutters were bought from a reseller market and painted before being put up.

The glass walls of the two meeting rooms are decorated with decals showing the past and present scenes of Singapore.

An industrial-style staircase connects the two floors of the office.

There are no cubicles or executive offices, employees work in an open area with ergonomic chairs. Standing desks are available for those who prefer to think on their feet.

The pipes on the ceilings are deliberately exposed and painted red.

Besides Facebook's virtual walls, employees and guests are encouraged to write on the physical wall of the office.

The names of the different conference rooms which mix East and West popular culture are given by employees. This room is named "I'll be bak choy" with bak choy meaning Chinese cabbage. Other names include "Shaken not stirfried", "Goa head make my day" and "I'm a Seoul man".

The terrace has been turned into an open air lounge area where employees can hang out.

On the right, the letter "F" is hidden among the foliage.