[4] It has a direct link to Raffles Place MRT station via an air-conditioned underground mall.

In 2005, One Marina Boulevard received a Certificate of Merit in the Best Buildable Design Awards, under the Commercial and Office Buildings Category.

A new company, One Marina Boulevard Pte Ltd, was incorporated to develop the land parcel.

This allowed the building to be constructed closer to its surrounding neighbours, which shaved 7 metres off the usual code compliant solution.

With these techniques, more people could be occupied in specific floor levels, than allowed in the original design.

This also meant additional exit stairs didn't need to be provided in case of a fire emergency.

They include meeting and training rooms, a customer service centre owned by NTUC, as well as a 600-seat auditorium.

In October 2004, Microsoft Singapore moved from its previous offices at 5 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec Tower Five to the building.