BBC Studios reveals new Singapore location

EXCLUSIVE: SPACE WATCH BBC Studios reveals new Singapore location

The new office is 614 square feet bigger than the offshoot’s previous premesis.

The new joint office for BBC Studios and BBC Global News, designed and built in partnership with Singapore-based commercial design and build company Conexus Studio, was completed in late 2020, a statement read.

Located at 18 Robinson in the Central Business District, the new 6,491 sq ft office space is 614 sq ft larger than the previous location at Springleaf Tower. This represented a “significant move” for BBC operations in Singapore, switching from a fixed desk setup to a more agile setting.

According to Conexus Studio’s design director Aviruth Trungtreechart, the new office space was “a strategic mix of formal and informal, and individual and group working spaces in turn inspire, rejuvenate, as well as balance personal productivity with collaboration.”

The new office has two main featured areas: the energetic pantry to the left of the entrance and the more subdued back office to the right. Natural motifs taken from the local Singaporean context were also incorporated into its design for a more authentic feel.

“Our new office really reflects the BBC and our bold British Creativity,” said Ryan Shiotani, senior vice president and general manager for South and Southeast Asia for BBC Studios.

The new office space is a strategic mix of formal and informal, and individual and group working spaces

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The pantry has an earthy design with its wood furnishings and accent pieces

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2Optimised for driving productivity, the meeting room features wide desks and bright overhead lights

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The signage wall features top spots in Singapore, rendered in a minimalist design.

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4Natural materials were integrated in the new office’s fixtures, such as in shared tables and filing cabinets

5The new reception area is vibrant and welcoming, with its green walls and well-lit signage

Live plants can 6 be found in almost every room, creating a fresh working environment

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Fraser Residence Orchard, Singapore won the title of the World’s Leading Serviced Apartment in 2020

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This combination of meticulous adherence to safety protocols whilst ensuring that their residents receive world-class services rooted on empathy was shaped thanks to Frasers Hospitality’s 23 years of exemplary service in the serviced apartment industry. Throughout the years, the global hospitality operator has constantly refined their service standard into the ‘Gold Standard’, and this has been continually brought to life by their dedicated staff. The World’s Leading Service Apartment in 2020, Fraser Residence Orchard, Singapore, achieved the title thanks to its Resident Manager, Suzanna Chan, whose meticulous attention to each customer touch point and willingness to go above and beyond transformed every resident experience to one that is both personal and special.

Frasers Hospitality proved that exemplary service is even more important in difficult times