Workplace Interiors

For its latest expansion, creative agency Mother transformed a previously underused building in LA’s historic West Adams neighborhood into a fully immersive, 15,000-square-foot office designed for collaboration, curiosity, and cultural production. Shadow Architects led the renovation, working closely with the interiors firm Office of BC to create a workplace that feels more like a neighborhood than an office. Erik Stackpole Undéhn Erik Stackpole Undéhn Spanning an entire city block, the building’s storefront-inspired façade draws inspiration from the surrounding streetscape, reflecting the materials and forms of early 20th-century Los Angeles. Wide overhangs, glass blocks, aluminum siding, and textured stucco... More

A humanised, deeply tactile and immersive workspace, part office and part museum. Woods Bagot exchanges the sobriety of the conventional corporate fit-out for an expressive, textured and surprising interior space driven by meaningful narrative, sculptural elements, and moments of wonder. Sharyn Cairns For Rio Tinto’s new Melbourne headquarters, the client sought a humanised, deeply tactile and immersive workspace, part office and part museum. With narrative and user experience driving the design response, the space becomes a living canvas for the company’s values, its stories and its connection to place. “We did a deep dive into the way they work, the materials they mined, and how all those metals and minerals are... More

“Building on the design approach from our previous collaboration with the client, we centred our narrative around the themes of nature and wellness. The client's dedication to promoting a healthy lifestyle is reflected through the incorporation of organic forms and a colour scheme inspired by natural elements.” - Lorène Faure, co-founder of Bean Buro “By integrating bespoke elements, biophilic design, and acoustic considerations, we created a cohesive space that not only celebrates the client's brand but also fosters a sense of community, growth, and harmony between customers and employees.” - Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, co-founder of Bean Buro Bricksbegin Bricksbegin Bricksbegin Bricksbegin T... More

“We wanted to create a space that would be instantly recognisable as Anglo-Eastern — grounded in brand identity but uplifted by gentle, sensory moments like the ship bells, maritime photography, and rippling ceiling textures.” — Lorène Faure, co-founder of Bean Buro Daniel Koh “We saw this project as an opportunity to express the poetic strength of the sea within a refined workplace environment — sculptural, confident, and deeply rooted in Anglo-Eastern’s identity.” — Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, co-founder of Bean Buro Daniel Koh Daniel Koh The Brief: Anchoring Identity Across Borders Anglo-Eastern, one of the world's leading ship management companies, commissioned us... More

“The design narrative for Warner Music Taiwan’s new workplace centres on the harmonious integration of a global brand identity with the rich cultural heritage of Taiwan. Our approach creates an engaging and vibrant workspace that not only reflects Warner Music’s international ethos but also pays homage to local traditions and aesthetics.” Caption — Lorène Faure, co-founder of Bean Buro “The project places sustainability and well-being at its core, without compromising on quality or design integrity. The result is a fluid, adaptable space that fosters both personal inspiration and collective collaboration – a true embodiment of Warner Music’s commitment to nurturing and celebratin... More

“Inspiration for the design was drawn from elements of nature, skins, and softness, which informed the colour palette, rounded geometries, and unique details.” — Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, co-founder of Bean Buro Bean Buro “This soothing narrative allowed the design to incorporate abstract wall patterns, custom door handles, and delicate touches of colour throughout the space.” — Lorène Faure, co-founder of Bean Buro Bean Buro The Brief: Sculpting a Comfortable and Inspiring Oasis We were approached by our client, Project E Beauty, to create a transformative workplace design that prioritised comfort, inspiration, and sophistication at their Hong Kong operational site. Located in an industria... More

“Our design for this financial institution takes a progressive approach to workplace culture, aiming to blend natural elements with human-centred strategies, and prioritising well-being and hospitality.” — Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, co-founder of Bean Buro HDP Photography HDP Photography “Materials and colours were carefully selected to establish a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere. The client’s iconic red colour is reinterpreted and paired with a wide range of hues in different elements, creating a space that challenges traditional corporate norms and inspires creativity.” — Lorène Faure, co-founder of Bean Buro HDP Photography Bean Buro has created a contemporary workspace for a lea... More

A aspiring young Advocate was setting up his new practice, stepping into a pre-owned office to create an identity for him without letting go of his roots right in the heart of city of Ahmedabad. Keeping in mind this ideology, we remodelled the existing crammed office into a more open and connected office space. The client briefed us to go for a rustic and vintage theme for his office while capturing ample daylight. An earthy warm palette was devised for this space with light beige walls and splash of walnut furniture to recreate the feel of early 80’s South Bombay offices. 2613apertures The 550 sq. ft. office was originally fragmented into 4 zones, two separate cabins, workstation zone and the reception at the entrance.  D... More

“In this nature-inspired design, a versatile garden-style café island serves town hall events, featuring a central island with surrounding seating and a captivating mirror ceiling, for a unique and visually attractive effect.” - Lorène Faure, co-founder of Bean Buro Daniel Koh Daniel Koh “The goal is to establish a versatile and inviting workspace to attract employees back to the office after the COVID-19 remote work period. Emphasizing employee wellbeing, this design fosters a refreshed company culture and facilitates seamless collaboration among team members.” - Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, co-founder of Bean Buro Daniel Koh Daniel Koh The Brief: A Haven for Productivity and We... More

“To make the most of the generous view of iconic Marina Bay in the open plan workplace, we ensured the design maximised views out, allowing the majority of the workforce and visitors to enjoy the scenery.” - Lorène Faure, co-founder of Bean Buro Daniel Koh “The key was to strike a delicate balance of creating a very strong company identity through the use of colours, gentry, signages and still ensuring the workplace is a comfortable and soothing work setting.” - Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, co-founder of Bean Buro Daniel Koh Daniel Koh The Brief: Adapting the ‘DNA’ for a humanistic spaceWarner Music appointed Bean Buro to design a new workplace for their operations in Singapore. The brie... More

Designed for one of Victoria’s most respected town planning consultancies, this workplace modernises and streamlines a previously outdated, dark and enclosed office space. It supports new, more flexible ways of working for Contour, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing in a light and bright open environment. Derek Swalwell Designated zones support front of house, work spaces and social areas, transforming a traditional office environment into an agile, paperless contemporary workplace. Derek Swalwell The original building shell has been revealed, celebrating the space’s volume. In addition, post-pandemic models were a key consideration, with natural light and airflow maximised through new louvered windows a... More

Hustle and heart; the cornerstone of the design concept An international branding design agency, Bulletproof has expanded into Singapore and found a new home in the historical and culturally-rich district of Tanjong Pagar. The brand new workplace consists of three shophouse units merged into one to achieve an open layout that promotes collaboration and creativity. Raw Design Consultants The design drew inspiration from Bulletproof’s culture and identity to deviate from conventionality and allow users to immerse themselves in an environment that is upbeat, empowering and energetic. Raw Design Consultants Raw Design Consultants Raw Design Consultants Raw Design Consultants Incorporating vibrant pops of colour... More

“A key factor of the mood and feel for this project was to elegantly strike a delicate balance of a soothing natural architectural setting, while at the same time injecting just the right amount of colour to create an encouraging learning environment.” - Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, co-founder of Bean Buro Bean Buro “Our concept was to create an agile and comfortable environment for learning about the retail trade. We believe users would be much more encouraged to interact in the training environment if they feel relaxed.” - Lorène Faure, co-founder of Bean Buro Bean Buro The Brief: Bean Buro was appointed by one of the world’s leading luxury goods groups to design a retail academy in Hong Kong. O... More

 “The staircase we designed is a legible and robust architectural element to convey a strong company identity for one of the largest ship management companies in the world.” - Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, co-founder of Bean Buro “ This workplace across three floor features artificial skylights and flexible workspaces created at each landing of the staircase to encourage agile working.” - Lorène Faure, co-founder of Bean Buro Bean Buro The Brief: Evolution into a workplace for the future Bean Buro was entrusted with designing a new headquarters with an internal staircase spanning across three floors for Anglo-Eastern, one of the largest ship management companies in the world. The company’s intent i... More