{"id":73266,"date":"2025-05-22T12:00:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T16:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/?p=73266"},"modified":"2025-09-30T00:54:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T04:54:40","slug":"inside-hks-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/2025\/05\/inside-hks-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour HKS&#8217; Office in a Singapore Heritage Building"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>HKS<\/strong> takes us behind the curtain on the growth of their presence in Singapore and the design approach to their new office.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<div style=\"width: 325px; padding: 10px; margin: 5px 10px 5px 0px; float: left; border-top-width: 4px; border-right-width: 4px; border-bottom-width: 4px; border-left: 4px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Project Overview:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Design Firm:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hksinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HKS | Architects &amp; Designers<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Average Population:<\/strong> 45<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Completion Date: <\/strong>2024<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Location:<\/span> <\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Quadrant at Cecil, Singapore\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Size: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,016-square-feet<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Types of Amenity Spaces: <\/strong>Lounge + workshop zone, child nursery, materials library, outdoor terrace patio and gardens, learning center and workshop space.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Firm&#8217;s Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Health, Hospitality, Life Sciences, Sports &amp; Entertainment, Education, Mission Critical\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>HKS Singapore<\/strong> was founded in 2016 with a small team of three people operating out of a charming shophouse at 51 Duxton Road. By 2023, the team had grown to 45 people working within the same 2,000-square-foot office. It was clear the team had outgrown the shophouse, despite a strong attachment to the space.<\/p>\n<p>In designing a new work environment, the design team endeavored to do more than just resolve the space issues of the existing office. They aspired to elevate the new workplace into a space that reflects HKS Singapore\u2019s evolving identity and ambitions, promotes health and well-being and drives innovation for years to come. For their new office, they selected a site strategically located within Singapore\u2019s central business district, near their collaborators, partners and clients. This central position also provides equitable access to all three universities in Singapore.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-73481 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_001_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_001_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_001_originaljpeg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_001_originaljpeg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_001_originaljpeg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_001_originaljpeg-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_001_originaljpeg-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_001_originaljpeg-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_001_originaljpeg-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_001_originaljpeg-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_001_originaljpeg-240x160.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Their new workspace is in a 1920s-era building, The Quadrant, which was formerly home to the Kwangtung Provincial Bank. They selected a heritage building instead of a modern glass structure to build on their history and expertise in adaptive reuse and help preserve their cultural identity.<\/p>\n<p>Their design for the 5,016-square-foot space prioritizes adaptability, to allow users to customize their environments based on their needs. The office features dedicated zones for collaboration, rest, socialization, focus and ideation, in keeping with HKS\u2019 pioneering research into designing workplaces to support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hksinc.com\/how-we-think\/reports\/getting-to-a-brain-healthy-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brain health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-73483 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_008_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_008_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_008_originaljpeg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_008_originaljpeg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_008_originaljpeg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_008_originaljpeg-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_008_originaljpeg-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_008_originaljpeg-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_008_originaljpeg-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_008_originaljpeg-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_008_originaljpeg-240x160.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To integrate art and community into the daily work experience, HKS commissioned local artists to paint murals throughout the office. To further support health and well-being, they utilized sustainable design strategies like upcycling teak from old houses, recycling mechanical systems and incorporating new materials such as bamboo and rattan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_010_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_010_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_010_originaljpeg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_010_originaljpeg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_010_originaljpeg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_010_originaljpeg-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_010_originaljpeg-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_010_originaljpeg-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_010_originaljpeg-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_010_originaljpeg-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_010_originaljpeg-240x160.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Design Process &amp; Project Planning<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now home to Asia&#8217;s first Brain Healthy office, the planning and design of HKS Singapore\u2019s new office was a highly collaborative and research-driven process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership from across HKS, including Angela Lee, Founding Director of HKS Singapore and Managing Director for HKS Asia Pacific, Europe, and Middle East, played a central role in shaping the vision for the space. Angela shares &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIn our workplaces, we often forget that rest and socialization are good for the brain. Our brain also needs to be engaged in art, creativity and intellectual difficulty.\u201d <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often invited as a juror in design competitions and to speak at health, technology, and design events, Angela is a recognized thought leader in the field. Her extensive travels have shown her that similar results are observed across cities, cultures and industries. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">\u201cWhen we create Brain Healthy workplaces, we develop a workforce capable of unlocking their hidden potential, and creatively solving the toughest problems of our times\u2014 from climate change and public health to fragile cities and economies.\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She sums it up, \u201cImagine our workplace as a cognitive gym. The Brain Healthy design fosters a healthier, more innovative, and resilient workforce equipped to tackle today&#8217;s most pressing challenges.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_021_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_021_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_021_originaljpeg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_021_originaljpeg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_021_originaljpeg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_021_originaljpeg-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_021_originaljpeg-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_021_originaljpeg-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_021_originaljpeg-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_021_originaljpeg-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_021_originaljpeg-240x160.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To substantiate the impact of this mission, HKS has developed a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hksinc.com\/how-we-think\/reports\/getting-to-a-brain-healthy-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Brain Healthy Workplace Audit&#8221; in partnership with the Center for BrainHealth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to assess and enhance workplaces for cognitive potential. It aims to transform them into spaces that nurture and protect brain health, while maximizing every employee&#8217;s unique potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This design thinking philosophy starts from within\u2013at their office. Dr Upali Nanda, HKS\u2019 Partner and Global Sector Director for Innovation, shares, \u201cWe set up our own offices as living labs to measure the relationships between energy use, environmental quality, and spatial quality to the experience of our employees\u2014recording where they sit, move, and engage in activities according to their personalities. Our reports show improvement in sleep quality, focus, and overall well-being.&#8221; Dr Upali is the recipient of the Women in Architecture Innovator Award 2018 by Architectural Record. Her award-winning research on health and well-being, neuroscience and architecture, point of decision design, sensthetics (sensory design) and outcome-driven design has been widely published.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_027_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_027_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_027_originaljpeg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_027_originaljpeg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_027_originaljpeg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_027_originaljpeg-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_027_originaljpeg-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_027_originaljpeg-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_027_originaljpeg-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_027_originaljpeg-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_027_originaljpeg-240x160.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Standout Details<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new HKS Singapore office is designed around five key affordances that support different modes of working and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Designed for Focus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Flexible workstations are assigned based on the amount of focus time needed by individuals. Workstations with partitions provide privacy while offering ample daylight and outdoor views to support extended concentration. Two dedicated phone booths accommodate calls and Zoom sessions and can also be used as task-specific focus spaces. The office is outfitted with carpet, acoustic ceiling panels for enhanced sound quality, and headphones provided for all colleagues to further support focused work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_026_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_026_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_026_originaljpeg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_026_originaljpeg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_026_originaljpeg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_026_originaljpeg-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_026_originaljpeg-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_026_originaljpeg-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_026_originaljpeg-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_026_originaljpeg-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_026_originaljpeg-240x160.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Designed for Ideation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Spaces such as the rooftop lounge and pantry serve as alternative areas that encourage cognitive shifts towards exploration and idea generation. A dedicated Learning Center, enclosed with glass doors, promotes indoor-outdoor connectivity during team ideation sessions. Displays of in-house artwork and murals inspire artistic expression and creativity, while the Collaboration Hub on Level 5 and Learning Center on Level 6 feature Smart whiteboards to support learning and development. Scattered throughout the studio are 3D-printed models and pin-up boards that foster knowledge sharing and curiosity, complemented by access to greenery both within the studio and on the roof terrace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_046_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_046_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_046_originaljpeg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_046_originaljpeg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_046_originaljpeg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_046_originaljpeg-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_046_originaljpeg-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_046_originaljpeg-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_046_originaljpeg-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_046_originaljpeg-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_046_originaljpeg-240x160.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Designed for Collaboration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Kopitiam-style seating near the entrance provides a casual setting for discussions with external collaborators. Small meeting rooms and the outdoor rooftop lounge are equipped with mobile furniture and integrated technology to support both physical and virtual brainstorming. Pin-up and whiteboards throughout the office\u2014in focus zones, meeting areas, and the pantry\u2014enable spontaneous discussions and a continuous creative flow. Two large conference rooms with a sliding partition can be merged for larger group meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_034_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_034_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_034_originaljpeg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_034_originaljpeg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_034_originaljpeg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_034_originaljpeg-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_034_originaljpeg-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_034_originaljpeg-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_034_originaljpeg-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_034_originaljpeg-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_034_originaljpeg-240x160.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Designed for Rest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A private Wellness Room offers a quiet space for reflection and also serves as a nursery for employees\u2019 families. Green walls and indoor-outdoor plants on both levels contribute to biophilic design, connecting people to nature during their workday. Beanbags provide a cozy spot for quick breaks, while phone booths double as quiet zones for longer rest periods, even naps, if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_039_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_039_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_039_originaljpeg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_039_originaljpeg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_039_originaljpeg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_039_originaljpeg-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_039_originaljpeg-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_039_originaljpeg-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_039_originaljpeg-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_039_originaljpeg-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_039_originaljpeg-240x160.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Designed for Socialization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pantry and lounge areas on both floors encourage impromptu conversations, with mobile seating that adapts to different group sizes and layouts. The Learning Center regularly hosts community events that engage local organizations and schools. There\u2019s even a karaoke machine and a wine bar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_030_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_030_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_030_originaljpeg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_030_originaljpeg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_030_originaljpeg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_030_originaljpeg-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_030_originaljpeg-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_030_originaljpeg-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_030_originaljpeg-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_030_originaljpeg-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_030_originaljpeg-240x160.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Impactful Products<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myseat.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible Modular Seats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.josf.com.sg\/products\/desking-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JOS Sunon Workstations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.josf.com.sg\/products\/meeting-tables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JOS Sunon Conference Table (Aero)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/greatyear.com.sg\/operable-wall-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abopart Operable Wall by Great Year<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaercher.com\/sg\/accessory\/hepa-13-filter-28632380.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HEPA Filter System<\/span><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_013_originaljpeg-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1834\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_013_originaljpeg-1-scaled.jpg 1834w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_013_originaljpeg-1-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_013_originaljpeg-1-733x1024.jpg 733w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_013_originaljpeg-1-768x1072.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_013_originaljpeg-1-1100x1536.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_013_originaljpeg-1-1467x2048.jpg 1467w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_013_originaljpeg-1-696x972.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_013_originaljpeg-1-1068x1491.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_013_originaljpeg-1-1920x2681.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_013_originaljpeg-1-129x180.jpg 129w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1834px) 100vw, 1834px\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.puricare.com.sg\/heron-pc-300\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puricare Water Filter &amp; Dispenser System<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lg.com\/sg\/puricare\/dehumidifier\/md19gqga1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LG 30L Dual Inverter Duhimidifier with Ionizer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vizism.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting Room Adjustable Lighting System<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vizism.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coloured Spectred RGB Lighting for Roof Terrace<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_028_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_028_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_028_originaljpeg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_028_originaljpeg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_028_originaljpeg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_028_originaljpeg-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_028_originaljpeg-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_028_originaljpeg-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_028_originaljpeg-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_028_originaljpeg-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_028_originaljpeg-240x160.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tech Solutions<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yealink.com\/en\/product-detail\/microsoft-teams-rooms-meetingboard65\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yealink Meeting Board Display 65\u201d LCD Touchscreen &amp; Stand<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yealink.com\/en\/product-detail\/microsoft-teams-rooms-meetingboard65\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yealink Meeting Board Collaboration 86\u201d LCD Touchscreen<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yealink.com\/en\/product-detail\/microsoft-teams-rooms-meetingbar-a20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yealink A20 All in One Rooms System<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attuneiot.com\/indoor-air-quality-iaq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attune IAQ Sensor<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_029_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_029_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_029_originaljpeg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_029_originaljpeg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_029_originaljpeg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_029_originaljpeg-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_029_originaljpeg-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_029_originaljpeg-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_029_originaljpeg-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_029_originaljpeg-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_029_originaljpeg-240x160.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Project Results<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project is on track to achieve both Greenmark and WELL certification. This careful blend of historical preservation, cutting-edge innovation and health-focused design sets the foundation for a vibrant, sustainable and creative workspace. The flexibility of the space allows for adaptability and enhanced utilization. By incorporating sliding doors and modular furniture, the space can be easily adjusted to meet various needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thoughtfully designed spaces \u2013 ranging from interactive zones to quiet retreats \u2013 support various work styles, enabling employees to thrive in both focused tasks and collaborative, co-creative activities. As a result, productivity levels have notably increased, with employees reporting higher levels of satisfaction and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_014_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_014_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_014_originaljpeg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_014_originaljpeg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_014_originaljpeg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_014_originaljpeg-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_014_originaljpeg-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_014_originaljpeg-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_014_originaljpeg-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_014_originaljpeg-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_014_originaljpeg-240x160.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HKS Singapore\u00a0is set to continue its research and development into Brain Healthy workspaces, applying the same innovative and wellness-driven design principles that have shaped their projects worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_024_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_024_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_024_originaljpeg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_024_originaljpeg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_024_originaljpeg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_024_originaljpeg-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_024_originaljpeg-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_024_originaljpeg-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_024_originaljpeg-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_024_originaljpeg-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_024_originaljpeg-240x160.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Quadrant Building\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Quadrant retains its Old World charm, while nestled in Singapore\u2019s bustling CBD as the perfect blend of heritage and modernity. Being set in a historically key central location in Singapore, it fosters a sense of belonging, community and fraternity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_049_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_049_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_049_originaljpeg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_049_originaljpeg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_049_originaljpeg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_049_originaljpeg-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_049_originaljpeg-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_049_originaljpeg-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_049_originaljpeg-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_049_originaljpeg-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_049_originaljpeg-240x160.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the efforts to stay green is a lobby decked with wood from sampans (boats) that used to line the river at Raffles Place. The office interior also features elements such as specially sourced Peranakan tiles, local-themed meeting rooms such as Imbiah, which refers to the nature trail in Sentosa, and the team\u2019s own artworks. The latter incorporate local landmarks along with their communities\u2014look closer to find the staff\u2019s pets included as well\u2014all of which are juxtaposed against a modern interior layout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To reflect the company\u2019s dedication to preserving heritage, while fostering community engagement, HKS\u2019 Office Director Gordon Gn commissioned a rooftop wall mural by local artist Chris Chai flanking its Learning Center. Gordon explains <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOur brief to Chris was simply for it to represent what HKS is about: honesty, diversity, inclusion, and creative thinking. We love his interpretation with this colorful geometric mural. Dedicated to the internal and external community, it will be visible to the surrounding buildings and streets below.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_040_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_040_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_040_originaljpeg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_040_originaljpeg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_040_originaljpeg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_040_originaljpeg-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_040_originaljpeg-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_040_originaljpeg-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_040_originaljpeg-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_040_originaljpeg-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_040_originaljpeg-240x160.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Project Contributors:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contractor:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lfa.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LFA Studio Pte. Ltd<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEP Sub Consultant: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jageng.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JAG\u00a0Engineering (S) Pte Ltd<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lighting Consultant: Vizism Pte Ltd<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_043_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_043_originaljpeg-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_043_originaljpeg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_043_originaljpeg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_043_originaljpeg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_043_originaljpeg-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_043_originaljpeg-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_043_originaljpeg-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_043_originaljpeg-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_043_originaljpeg-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/00300-068_043_originaljpeg-240x160.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Design by <\/span><\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hksinc.com\/our-offices\/singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore | HKS Architects<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hksinc.com\/people\/gordon-gn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gordon Gn | HKS Architects<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-73502 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gordon-Gn-Final_HKS-Singapore-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gordon-Gn-Final_HKS-Singapore-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gordon-Gn-Final_HKS-Singapore-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gordon-Gn-Final_HKS-Singapore-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.workdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gordon-Gn-Final_HKS-Singapore-48x48.jpg 48w, 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