INTERIORS
BBC STUDIO AND GLOBAL NEWS OFFICE
Located in a mixed-development complex in Singapore’s central business district, the new joint office for BBC
Studios and BBC Global News is a move from a fixed-desk setup towards a more agile workspace, with a series of settings that support work-style flexibility. Without a formal reception area, the walkway leading to the main office is a transitional space that allows visitors to engage with the personnel. Next to the minimalist signage wall is a vertical garden and oversized screens showcasing latest works of the studio.
TWO DISTINCT AREAS At the end of the walkway, the path splits into two distinct areas. To the left, the pantry is the pulsing heart of the office, a fluid and rejuvenating space abuzz with different activities throughout the day. Flexible seating options regularly draw employees to not just work and have meals, but also meet up and socialise at other times. The versatile space combines easily with the meeting rooms, which open up fully to cater for townhall meetings and screening events of up to 100 people when social distancing rules do not apply.
To the right of the entrance, the back office is sophisticated and restrained, an antithesis to the energetic pantry, where productive work thrives amidst awe-inspiring views of neighbouring skyscrapers. Secondary circulation pathways nest restful nooks, offering a retreat from the open environment and bringing respite to a busy day. Natural textures and motifs drawn from the local context are integrated into the design and give the office a sense of locality. Sketches of Singapore attractions adorn meeting room doors, which double up as privacy screens and eye- catching wayfinding signages.
SAFETY STANDARD The client’s regulations require electrical plant rooms to be accessible at all times and not to be used for storage. All cables should also be appropriately routed and protected by using proper cable ramps to reduce trip hazard. When installing cabling and siting equipment, there should also be consideration for members of the public who may have mobility impairment. The designer considered these in their design, so the final outcome is not only a reflection of the client’s renewed agile work culture, but also a commitment to the safety standard.
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The pantry area
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