Diamond Gas International

The new Diamond Gas International workplace in Singapore is envisioned around the concept of “The Luxury of Intimacy,” redefining luxury within the modern workplace as the privilege of belonging to an exclusive, thoughtfully curated environment. Rather than expressing luxury through excess, the design focuses on creating a refined spatial experience that fosters connection, comfort, and a strong sense of identity. It is a workplace designed to make individuals feel valued, distinguished, and deeply connected to the environment around them.
A key design consideration was to preserve the existing front-of-house environment, maintaining its established identity and familiarity while transforming the back-of-house workplace experience into a more intimate, hospitality-inspired setting. By retaining the original arrival experience, the design respects the company’s existing corporate image and operational continuity, while introducing a refreshed workplace strategy beyond the front-facing areas. This deliberate contrast creates a seamless balance between continuity and transformation, allowing the workplace to evolve without losing its recognizable presence.
At the heart of the planning strategy is a centralized collaboration hub that acts as the social and operational core of the office. This single gathering point creates a strong sense of community while enabling flexibility and future-proofing within the surrounding workstation layout. By organizing the workplace around this shared nucleus, the design supports evolving workstyles, encourages spontaneous interaction, and strengthens workplace culture without compromising functionality or efficiency.
The spatial experience draws inspiration from the journey through Arashiyama, where movement through layered pathways creates moments of discovery, calmness, and immersion in nature. Translating this philosophy into the workplace, the design introduces zoning and spatial separation to reduce visual overload and create a more intimate working environment. Smaller pockets of collaboration are carefully distributed throughout the office, allowing teams to connect within quieter, human-scaled spaces while still remaining visually and functionally connected to the larger workplace ecosystem.
Materiality and sensory design play a critical role in shaping the atmosphere. A rich layering of lighting, foliage, trellis elements, timber textures, carpets, laminates, and soft fabrics creates warmth, depth, and tactile sophistication throughout the workplace. Natural textures and carefully controlled lighting conditions soften the environment, enhancing comfort while reinforcing a calm and premium hospitality-inspired experience. The integration of greenery and architectural screening elements further strengthens the connection between nature and workspace, creating a balanced and restorative atmosphere.
Key destination spaces such as the pavilion and pantry areas were designed as experiential anchors within the office. The pavilion acts as a multifunctional retreat for informal collaboration, quiet reflection, and social interaction, while the pantry becomes more than a utility space, evolving into a welcoming communal hub that encourages gathering and relationship-building. Together, these spaces support the workplace vision of intimacy, belonging, and meaningful connection.
The result is a sophisticated and future-ready workplace that balances exclusivity with openness, creating an environment where luxury is experienced through comfort, thoughtful spatial planning, human connection, and the quality of everyday interactions.