The Challenge
TransferWise wanted an office true to their motto – “Be Without Borders”, with a uniquely Singaporean twist as the regional hub in Asia Pacific. An open-plan “office without borders” was conceptualized, and various spaces needed to be carefully designed where staff can be empowered to work best independently or autonomously in teams.
The Solution
Both quiet and shared spaces were created, allowing staff the freedom of choice to work where they are most comfortable. These spaces featured local themes such as Chinatown, Little India and Arab Street, with kopitiam (traditional coffee shop) style furniture replacing conventional meeting room furniture, bringing out the prominent local culture of food and heritage in Singapore.
Material Used :
1. Humanscale World & Freedom chairs
2. Humanscale hydraulic height adjustable workstations
3. Some loose furniture from Castlery
4. Other loose furniture from various local suppliers
5. Moss wall by Vanguard Interior
6. Small area of carpet from Lees Carpet by Freeplay
7. Decorative accessories from various parts of Singapore like Chinatown, Little India and Arab Street to inject local flavour to the design.
8. Cement ventilation block tile from local supplier
