We found the only workspace on our sunny island with a gorgeous green wall created by a world-class botanist. Come along for a walkthrough of the space!
From dedicated nap pods to beer taps, co-working spaces and workplaces in Singapore are only getting cooler – and we love to see it. But, how many workplaces can say they have a work of art designed by a superstar botanist? Turns out, only one on our Little Red Dot. Meet The Work Project at Asia Square, Singapore’s first and only workplace with a living wall designed by Patrick Blanc. Come along for a peek inside this one-of-a-kind workplace that features a landmark installation. You’ll wish your office had one, too.
A lush living wall to greet you on arrival
Make your way to the heart of Marina Bay, take the lift to level 11 of Asia Square Tower 2, and you’ll find yourself at The Work Project’s Asia Square location. Once the lift door opens, the imposing stature of the renowned living wall is first to greet you.
Anchoring the workplace’s entrance, the lush wall of living plants instantly brings nature into the space and uplifts the ambience. Many of the plant species on the wall are unique to Singapore and the region, adding a special tropical flair to the decor. As a living wall, it is ever-evolving, and makes for a dynamic feature.
Here’s a fun fact: this is not Patrick Blanc’s first design commission for The Work Project! His first green wall design for the co-working brand was in Hong Kong, which was so well-received that commissioning another green wall for Singapore was a natural next step, shares the team from The Work Project. Given Singapore’s reputation as a garden city, the team found that commissioning Patrick Blanc to create a vertical garden felt “particularly meaningful”.
Not only did the French botanist invent the vertical garden, but he is also the brains behind numerous public landmarks, cultural institutions and luxury developments worldwide. Think the Musée du Quai Branly, a renowned green wall in Paris; giant cascading vertical nature structures in Bangkok; as well as a multi-storey living wall at Changi Airport Terminal 2.
“Patrick pioneered the modern vertical garden and is best known for landmark installations at major cultural institutions and public buildings around the world. To bring his work into an office environment is therefore particularly special and unique,” says Junny Lee, CEO of The Work Project.
“For us, it is more than a design statement. It reflects how seriously we think about the environments in which people work – bringing nature, beauty and a genuine sense of wellbeing into the workplace. We want our spaces to be inspiring places that people genuinely enjoy spending time in, and Patrick’s work embodies that philosophy perfectly,” he adds.
Other thoughtful and nature-inspired spaces
Venture further into The Work Project at Asia Square and you’ll notice how the biophilic design is. There’s an array of indoor plants, sunlight streaming in through the windows, and the addition of natural materials that creates a calming setting. More than just for aesthetic purposes, these biophilic elements are proven to reduce stress and spark creativity, among other benefits.
The beautifully designed meeting rooms and hot desks are ideal for collaborating, tackling deadlines and working productively. Meanwhile, the spacious lounge bathed in natural light is another popular space for members to connect or take a breather. And of course, every co-working space needs a well-stocked pantry for midday fuel.
The era of gorgeous, flexible and biophilic offices
As flexible working becomes a more preferred way of work, how a workplace looks can make or break a person’s decision to step inside a physical office. Let’s just say I would happily clock in more often if my office space is as gorgeous and intuitive as The Work Project at Asia Square. I mean, how often can you say that your workspace has a living wall designed by a world-renowned botanist?
Besides the Asia Square office, The Work Project also offers a range of flexible and beautifully designed workspaces that are modular and customisable to meet their members’ needs. Check out the The Work Project’s workspaces and you might just find a space that’ll make you love office days a little more.
This post is in partnership with The Work Project.
