HTC Corporation has celebrated its 15th anniversary today with the official opening of its new global headquarters in Taipei. The ceremony was hosted by Cher Wang, HTC’s chair, along with Chief Executive Officer Peter Chou. Wu Den-yih, Vice President of the Republic of China, was among those attending.

Peter Chou said “In the past 15 years, we have had opportunities to learn and innovate and have achieved beyond our anticipation. More importantly, we have acquired the ability to build our brand. HTC has made the impossible possible and taken steps to realize dreams. The grand opening of Taipei Headquarters marks a whole new beginning. We will reposition ourselves and strive to push our limits to overcome challenges.”

The new energy-efficient HQ will be home to more than 2,000 employees, including a thousand R&D and design staff. It includes a gym and sports courts as well as a public art gallery and performance area.