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Global design and engineering company, Arcadis\u2019s new agile workplace showcases their global identity, augmented with local nuances of the Philippines culture, reflected in the choice of materials and environmental graphics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this project, DB&B\u2019s design team worked closely with key stakeholders \u2013 Arcadis\u2019s design consultants, workplace director, and representatives from their management and facilities team to ensure all user requirements are met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To deepen their understanding, DB&B\u2019s design team attended an Arcadis\u2019s workplace assessment to derive the right headcount and other test fit requirements based on their study. The final layout was a new workspace featuring huddle spots and hot-desking stations along with suitable digital solutions for that would facilitate their shift towards agility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GLOBAL COMPANY, LOCAL INFLUENCES<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2018Inabel\u2019 fabrics are locally-sourced and applied to seat cushion covers around the office.  <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In terms of the overall design and colour palette of the space, DB&B\u2019s design team sought to infuse their local culture by injecting nuances of Filipino patterns and materials within the design \u2013 all while keeping in mind the functional goals across their global offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The open ceiling design features linear LED lights and wooden trellis, inspired by the sunrays on the Philippines flag.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

DRIVING AGILITY<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stepping into the Arcadis office, employees would be greeted with a variety of work settings at the reception space. These settings double-up as a waiting area for guests, as well as an open space for discussions and work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The arches created over the booth seats were inspired by the designs of \u2018bahay na bato\u2019 \u2013 a traditional building in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial times.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

These activity-based work settings extend throughout the floorplate to suit different work styles. Huddle spaces, both private and semi-private are available for group work. Solo quiet booths are also carved out for focus work. Meeting rooms are equipped with conferencing systems to connect with employees working remotely. Collaboration spots lined along the perimeter of the floorplate enjoy unblocked views of the surroundings and allow employees to bask in natural light flowing in from the full height windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fully-equipped pantries are dressed with Machuca tiles as the backsplash for a touch of vibrancy.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By encouraging all employees to collaborate and work on the \u2018cloud\u2019, Arcadis is able to achieve a paperless workplace which helps to keep the place tidy. In addition, with the use of meeting room and desk booking systems, this smart office allows employees to reserve their preferred work settings during different times of the day for different purposes. All meeting rooms are also fully equipped with scheduling panels to help keep employees keep track of space occupancy conveniently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CARING FOR EMPLOYEES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Comfortable sofa and lounge seats provide an alternative seating near the pantry and help to enhance hospitality in the space.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With employee well-being in mind, biophilic elements are injected throughout the office space in the form of potted plants, overhanging plants and natural stones. These elements collectively help to spruce up the space, bringing the outdoors in. Wellness rooms and a mother\u2019s room are also created for nursing mothers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning from the recent pandemic, DB&B paid special attention to Arcadis\u2019 request for a space to care for unwell employees. An in-house clinic and doctor\u2019s room are placed with an isolation room next to it so unwell employees can be isolated with proper amenities in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wall graphics at the tiered-seating townhall space pay homage to traditional Filipino culture.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Solo booth seats are available for focus work in an alternative setting.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SUSTAINABILITY IS KEY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Situated in a LEED Platinum Level certified building, the office design is aligned with green initiatives and complies with stringent guidelines. Furthermore, Arcadis inherently values sustainability, so this common goal is one of the key guiding principles in their design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, smart lighting is adopted within the office space and saves energy efficiently with the use of movement sensors. DB&B\u2019s design team also made a conscious choice of materials that are environmentally- friendly carpets, vinyl flooring, wall tiles and acoustic panels. Recycle bins are also built into cabinets and easily accessible to help in waste segregation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alcoves equipped with smart screens enable employees to dive into sharing sessions in partial privacy. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Meeting rooms are equipped with video conferencing equipment to ensure connectivity with employees working remotely.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*This story was first published in Office Concept Magazine, Issue VI6N1, MCI (P) 067\/03\/2023.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13609,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"market":[33],"regions":[38],"services":[43],"class_list":["post-13498","showcase","type-showcase","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","market-real-estate-property","regions-philippines","services-design-and-build"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.dbb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/showcase\/13498","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.dbb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/showcase"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.dbb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/showcase"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.dbb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13609"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.dbb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13498"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"market","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.dbb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/market?post=13498"},{"taxonomy":"regions","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.dbb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/regions?post=13498"},{"taxonomy":"services","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.dbb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services?post=13498"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}