Tessa Therapeutics
Depot Road, Singapore
50,000 SF
Tessa Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a portfolio of novel next-generation cell therapies for cancer. The design brief was to create a cohesive and innovative workspace that allows staff to connect intuitively within a tranquil and natural environment. BBFL was appointed to explore design solutions to transform the 75,000 square feet area spanning across 2 floors of a semi-industrial space to encompass the vision for the workplace and R&D laboratory. One of the primary challenges was to funnel natural light into the core of the equilateral broad floor template. The only natural light source is from the perimeter windows which is inadequate to illuminate the centre core space. This was addressed by creating an artificial skylight with an illuminated ceiling membrane at the core of the premise to insinuate a natural light source. Within this space, The Central Plaza was introduced as the community social platform which presents a range of amenities such as the bistro cafe, brainstorm lab, meeting facilities, library and collaborative pods where staff can engage and connect with one another. The workspace neighbourhoods, quiet work lounge and Innovation Centre radiates from The Plaza, naturally resulting in an encapsulated networking system. These spaces are interconnected via "public streets" in a fluid transitional motion through subtle curved edged partitions and dividers. Natural landscaping, both in vertical and lateral formation further articulates the space to induce a biophilic environment. Fundamentally, these combined principal components presents a flexible and natural working landscape for staff to focus both individually and connect as a cohesive team through a dynamic networking workplace.
Oracle ODP Part 1
Mapletree Business City II, Singapore
31,527 SF
Propelled by the belief that work is an activity and not a place, open workspaces with adjacent collaborative and agile spaces are strategically placed to efficiently bring people, processes, and connectivity together. This geodesic experience creates a uniform landscape in every direction, enhancing productivity and interaction. The floor template is divided into four zones, each with specific themes expressing the Asian culture. The apparent simplicity but striking elements take the place of reference points. From the abstract rendition of the ODP logo to the remarkable finishes in origami, and Asian ornamented fabrics, every corner calls for an exploration of imageries portraying ODP’s culture and people.
Oracle ODP Part 2
Mapletree Business City II, Singapore
8,278 SF
In continuation from L22 expansion exercise, BBFL was appointed to further expand the ideologies of ODP’s different culture and people. Cultural influences are implanted in this bespoke exercise creating an environment that promotes and stimulates communication and creativity.
Lego Singapore Hub
South Beach Tower, Singapore
80,500 SF
An energetic workplace that inspires fun, creativity, encourages employee empowerment, and promotes Lego’s culture of change and innovation. As a pioneer in providers of innovative product development, the company was keen to adopt Activity Based Working. Connected by a dynamic internal staircase across 3 floors, the open, flexible, organic, non-hierarchical approach throughout the entire facility provides a flexible workspace with plenty of public areas for collaboration and impromptu meetings. All workstations are enabled with height-adjustable work surfaces to provide ergonomic responsiveness for everyone. Outside of the collaborative environment, a ‘High-focus zone’ was designed to accommodate a silent workspace. Acoustic and sound isolation in a video conference and huddle rooms ensure that workspace acoustic challenges are addressed.
Ascendas Singbridge
One North Fusionopolis, Singapore
85,000 SF
With a faceted portfolio of various types of office and hospitality assets from science, industrial, logistics, and business parks worldwide, Ascendas is one of the largest developers headquartered in Singapore. The relocation of their headquarter office The Galen to Galaxis building needed a new workspace which expresses their dynamism, profession, communication, and their strength as a collaborative team.BBFL was appointed to redesign, re-iterate, and restructure their current work behavioral patterns by creating a creatively organized workspace that improves staff individual concentration, group communication, well-being, and a sense of belonging. The diversity and dynamism of Singapore city and town planning were adopted and translated into the workspace. The Central Business District (CBD) is implemented into the client and visitors platform space where meetings, presentations, and communication takes center stage. Bulky conventional architectural models of property assets are translated into virtual 3D models presented on state of the art large touch screen LED panels. Topography which is synonymous with the foundation of city developments is expressed on wall feature panels and the manifestation of graphics throughout the space. Residential city neighborhood town planning is translated strategically into the workspace. Various departments are sectioned into neighborhoods close to one another. Every individual staff workstation is designed with personalized space intuiting a residential unit. Convenient stores and marts within residential neighborhoods are expressed through open collaborative spaces with built-in snacks and beverage bars dispersed throughout the workspace. The heart of the workspace finds a large communal pantry event space representing the marketplace for every district in Singapore residential town planning. A communal space where staff can gather, relax, work, exchange ideas, and find familiarity in their hearts to live, work, and play as a unit.
DDB Worldwide
Pico Creative Centre, Singapore
21,500 SF
As one of the world’s leading advertising agency, DDB has found a new home at Pico Creative Center in Singapore occupying 2 floors of 1000 square meters each. BBFL was appointed as the architects to understand, interpret, and create a workspace that embodies DDB’s dynamic working culture. The design process began with observing the designers at DDB work as a diverse group which involves a high level of discussion, debate, and intervention sessions amongst each team with a common goal of achieving a creative solution for their clients. Group discussion activity was crucial for the team where workspace becomes a social network area rather than a confined individual space. The design process has allowed us to create a bridge between two disciplines which played a huge role in the concept development of the entire DDB environment creating a conspicuous identity. The workspace concept that revolves around DDB’s office wasn’t just about its corporate colors or even the branding of its company but create a collective space that leans towards the culture of the people in DDB itself. This leads us to create spaces in which improves and promotes inter-connectivity between creative individuals. Territories are divided and screened by discussion and collaborative areas within the office. The aim was to enhance the current culture and to encourage a more lively workspace, which will ultimately improve a better workflow. The workspaces are designed as long communal tables supporting an open office environment. We design spaces that allow these communal areas to be part of the workspace. Discussion bars are dispersed within teamwork areas. DDB as clients has been a project which involves cross-disciplinary professions, allowing us as designers to push the forefront of art & design as a holistic approach.
S&P Singapore
Marina Bay Financial Centre, Singapore
143,217 SF
The design direction for the S&P Global regional office in Singapore was inspired from the multi-cultural Asian context. The introduction of cultural screens is to reflect and create an identity to its Asian presence, locally. These arrays of screens add a layer of dimension to spaces providing semi-private areas and feature backdrops. The secondary material that would be incorporated is the diverse patterned fabrics from the Asian region. The rich texture and unique colors would add a blend of distinctive flavor to the overall design. These assortments of fabrics could be used to define areas and departments through different selection of Asian countries. The muted color scheme is meant to accentuate a seamless transition of space within the client’s platform.
S&P Tokyo
Marunouchi K Building, Tokyo
14,400 SF
Inspired by the art of origami, the synchronization of patterns and shapes are balanced in a bid to create facets of articulated workspace to enhance planning and connectivity.
S&P Beijing
CITC Plaza, Beijing
17,486 SF
Further expansion of S&P throughout the region, BBFL was appointed to reconfigure the functions of its Beijing office. Perching on a high floor, the city views are celebrated by implementing an open plan concept and articulated spaces that connect with one another through translucent screens.
S&P Mumbai
BSE Building, Mumbai
9,485 SF
Located in the iconic BSE building, traditional geometric patterns are expressed subtly in details amidst the progressive office. Spaces are presented in a sweeping motion, conforming to the architectural formation of the building.
NTUC Fairprice HQ
Benoi Road, Singapore
160,000 SF
As the largest grocery retailer in Singapore, NTUC Fairprice expanded its services with an e-commerce portal. The energetic and vibrant workspace speaks of the values that NTUC delivers. The new 30,000 sqft sprightly workspace is designed with a large, vibrant pantry cum café where activities full of energy, creativity, and innovation take place. Amidst the radiant and stimulating workspaces are strategically positioned collaborative spaces and a generous amount of writing surfaces that allows impromptu meetings and encourages huddles. Away from the hustle and bustle, Quiet Pods are also designed to accommodate silent work corners. The floor plan was developed to support teamwork and productivity goals as well as encourage collaboration and interaction among employees and teams. The design solution is cost-effective, low maintenance, and a holistic environment that fosters engagement.
NTUC Fairprice Online
Benoi Road, Singapore
32,594 SF
As the largest grocery retailer in Singapore, NTUC Fairprice expanded its services with an e-commerce portal. The energetic and vibrant workspace speaks of the values that NTUC delivers. The new 30,000 sqft sprightly workspace is designed with a large, vibrant pantry cum café where activities full of energy, creativity, and innovation take place. Amidst the radiant and stimulating workspaces are strategically positioned collaborative spaces and a generous amount of writing surfaces that allows impromptu meetings and encourages huddles. Away from the hustle and bustle, Quiet Pods are also designed to accommodate silent work corners. The floor plan was developed to support teamwork and productivity goals as well as encourage collaboration and interaction among employees and teams. The design solution is cost-effective, low maintenance, and a holistic environment that fosters engagement.
Ashurst LLP
Marina Bay Financial Centre, Singapore
22,000 SF
Ashurst LLP is a full-service international law firm focused on merger & acquisition corporate and structured finance. BBFL was appointed as the designers for their office relocation to the 21,000 square feet space in MBFC Tower 3. The minimalist approach was inspired to enhance a wide-open space in the premises. Architectural and clean lines refine the spaces with a monochromatic scheme palette. The forward-looking direction of the design was to project an international image for accurst LLP on a global platform. The reception lobby was designed to create a grand dramatic entry to space which reflects strong branding for the office. The client\'92s platform was designed with the intention of providing maximum prime views and creating flexible spaces that allow spaces to be combined into a larger communal area.
Allen & Overy
OUE Building, Singapore
30,000 SF
Allen & Overy (A&O) are a specilized law firm, focuses on legal solutions for commercial and financial services and transactions.A&O has had an international presence since its foundation in the 1930s and has always seized new opportunities to practice across the world. Over the years we have helped shape and been involved in many ground-breaking developments in the legal field. A&O advised on the first ever hostel takeover in the city of London, drafted the first-ever Eurobond in the 1960s, and have taken the lead on creating many innovative structures in all core areas of legal practice. The new office intended for A&O at 50 Collyer Quay has been designed by BBFL based on sound basic principles of developing spaces which besides simply filling programmatic function of the client, are also interesting as individual spaces within their own right.
Oracle Singapore
Galaxis, Singapore
80,500 SF
Through seamless cloud storage, technology, and connections, the journey of sculpting the spaces revolves around connecting people effortlessly to various spaces catering to different functions. Workspaces are kept open and interactive. Collaborative spaces, meeting pods, and beverage bars float in intervals within sections of the workspaces. Every space is sculpted to provide new experiences during collaborative and meeting sessions.
Tesa Tape
The Metropolis Tower, Singapore
25,000 SF
Tesa is one of the world's leading manufacturers of self-adhesive product and system solutions for industry, trade, and consumers. The Design direction was inspired to create an office environment that provides staff with casual interaction spaces and creating the Staff Lounge as the main focal point from the arrival lobby. Pockets of spaces within the office are introduced to encourage collaboration within the staff. The minimalist approach enhances a wide open space in the premise. Architectural and clean lines refine the spaces with a monochromatic scheme palette. The forward looking direction of the design was to project an international image for Tesa Tape on a global platform.
SMRT
Kim Chuan Depot, Singapore
The design concept primarily emphasizes on integrating selective lighting techniques that was inspired by the rail life of network that spans across various MRT line, thus, enhancing a wide open space in the premise, creating a pleasant environment that enable staff to orient towards a main focal point while at work. span>