PIONEERING A NEW GENERATION OF WORKPLACE DESIGN SOLUTIONS

Over the past few years, Covid-19 has driven change in many ways, impacting individuals and businesses globally. For most of us, we discovered that we have emerged stronger mentally and emotionally, with a newfound appreciation for technologies that were introduced to help transition towards our present form of normality. With over 27 years of experience in the design & build industry, future-proofing workplace designs through innovation is a trait DB&B has embedded into their DNA, by learning to embrace change and overcome obstacles that came with it. These challenges spurred the team to continuously innovate, evolve and pioneer a new generation of design solutions to meet the needs of the current workforce.

Looking Towards Wellbeing

In recent years, we have witnessed the rise of destination workplaces with a focus on employee wellness – one that takes employees through immersive experiences and offers a variety of conveniences and amenities. This led to a multitude of design solutions where employees can be productive and equipped with new technologies or biophilic elements that drive overall wellness. It is important to create spaces that are worth the commute, to welcome and entice employees back to the office to work in-person – it’s about taking the workplace to a hospitality level.

Global Identity And Local Nuances In Tandem

With an increasing number of multi-national companies setting up their headquarters in Asia, it was important for them to preserve a consistent look throughout their offices, as part of their global brand identity. In recent years, companies have begun developing their own corporate real estate guidelines to govern and standardise these requirements for their offices around the world. For the most part, local offices would refine these guidelines further to suit their own operational needs and amplify their local culture, depending on geographical location.

For DB&B, they are always aiming to design a workplace that effectively balances between global consistencies while injecting local nuances. It is part of their design process to have a deep understanding of their clients’ corporate identity and local culture influences. With the appropriate knowledge of environmental branding and materiality, the team will then fuse these with the functional requirements to create a well-balanced workspace.

Aligning With Esg Efforts

With ESG moving to the forefront of business agendas, the role of workplace design has become increasingly important to help companies achieve their ESG goals. It is an important benchmark for determining how responsible a business is, as well as other crucial decisions like whether it is worth investing in. Offices are designed to showcase the measures that companies are taking to achieve these goals – such as switching to LED light bulbs, installing an air filtration system, the use of sustainable materials, having recycling bins, incorporation of health and wellness amenities, setting aside recreational spaces, to name a few.

A Team That Delivers

At DB&B, the team strongly believes in delivering beyond the brief, exploring and proposing base on the understanding of the clients’ needs. With a proven design and research methodology, the team engages client stakeholders constantly towards a quality delivery.

ABOUT DB&B

We design and build award-winning commercial interiors. With five offices across Asia, we support businesses to build, expand or relocate work spaces seamlessly.