First Global Headquarters for a Leading Digital Infrastructure Company
Confidential Technology Client, Singapore
Design & Build
6,000 SF
define a physical identity for a company that had never had a headquarters before
The Challenge
The client, a rapidly growing digital infrastructure company, had never operated from a dedicated headquarters. Its teams worked remotely or from co-working environments that did not reflect a unified identity, culture, or brand narrative. Establishing a Singapore headquarters was therefore not just an operational decision but a defining moment: an opportunity to articulate what the organisation should feel like in physical form.
The challenge was to translate an abstract, decentralised brand into a coherent spatial experience that could bring teams together, express the company’s values without overt branding, and offer a welcoming yet technology-forward environment for clients and partners. The task required co-creating a design direction from the ground up while balancing innovation, warmth, and authenticity.
The client, a rapidly growing digital infrastructure company, had never operated from a dedicated headquarters. Its teams worked remotely or from co-working environments that did not reflect a unified...read more
a unified design language that felt both authentic and future-ready
The Solution
The design approach began by addressing the core challenge. The company needed a headquarters that would create its spatial identity, not simply reflect it. With no existing reference, the process became a collaborative journey with the leadership team. Together, we explored values, preferences, and operational goals and gradually shaped a unified design language that felt both authentic and future-ready.
The concept drew inspiration from the company’s own world of digital infrastructure and modular data centre architecture. The modularity, precision, and geometry inherent in these environments were abstracted into subtle design motifs across the workplace. Linear patterns, structured forms, and laser-cut detailing created a sense of order and technical clarity, establishing the foundation of the organisation’s first spatial identity without the need for overt branding.
Balancing a technology-forward mindset with approachability was essential. The headquarters integrates tools that support seamless workflows, including an AI-enabled whiteboard that digitises handwritten notes for hybrid collaboration. Warm materials and traditional writable surfaces keep the environment intuitive and human, capturing a character that is advanced yet grounded.
The space also recognises that identity is shaped by experience. Focus areas such as phone booths and quiet desks support concentrated work, while open collaboration zones encourage teamwork. Wellness spaces, including a mother’s room and relaxation zone, reinforce the organisation’s commitment to people. Biophilic elements, ergonomic furniture, and diverse seating enhance comfort and well-being.
Refined metallic accents and natural textures further articulate the brand’s evolution, while sustainable materials and systems, aligned with BCA Green Mark standards, reflect responsible growth. Ultimately, the headquarters becomes the organisation’s first true home, shaped by design that uncovers and expresses its identity.
The design approach began by addressing the core challenge. The company needed a headquarters that would create its spatial identity, not simply reflect it. With no existing reference, the process bec...read more
a unified, high-performing environment that empowers teams and strengthens client confidence
The Result
The new headquarters establishes the organisation’s first coherent spatial identity, transforming an abstract brand into a tangible and immersive experience. Teams that once worked in fragmented environments now gather in a central hub designed for focus, creativity, and connection. The space elevates client engagement by providing a confident setting to host partners and communicate the company’s expertise. Employees benefit from a workplace that supports diverse work modes and prioritises well-being, which strengthens both culture and collaboration. With its refined aesthetic, functional clarity, and sustainable foundations, the headquarters sets a new benchmark for the organisation. It proves that thoughtful design can define identity, unify teams, and power future growth.
The new headquarters establishes the organisation’s first coherent spatial identity, transforming an abstract brand into a tangible and immersive experience. Teams that once worked in fragmented envir...read more
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