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Surat Diamond Bourse is the world's largest office building, spanning 6.7 million sq ft. It houses over 4,500 diamond offices in a highly sustainable, eco-friendly green facility.
The Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) in Gujarat is the world's largest office building, surpassing the United States Pentagon. With a total floor area of 6.7 million square feet, it serves as a global hub for diamond trading.
Designed by Morphogenesis, SDB houses over 4,500 diamond offices, trading floors, vault facilities, and custom clearance booths in an energy-efficient layout.
Surat Diamond Bourse establishes Surat as a global trading hub and showcases modern, sustainable Indian architecture.
Creates direct employment for over 65,000 trade experts and consolidates India's diamond export trades under one customs-clearance system.
Constructed around central vertical courtyards that draw in fresh air, avoiding heavy reliance on traditional air conditioning.
| Metric | 🇮🇳 India | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Floor Area | 6.7M sq ft | 6.5M sq ft (USA (Pentagon)) |
| Number of Offices | 4,500+ | 2,000 (China (Shenzhen Gem Center)) |
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