# We Toured A New CBD Co-Working Space With A Coffee Bar, Wellness Room And Nature-Inspired Workspaces

- **Source:** Stacked Homes
- **Published:** 2026-07-22T12:51:35.000Z
- **Author:** Sihan Chia
- **Original:** https://stackedhomes.com/a-new-cbd-co-working-space-with-coffee-bar-wellness-room-and-nature-inspired-workspaces/
- **Topics:** Commercial & Industrial, New Launches

## Featured rationale

The opening signals continued demand for premium, adaptable CBD offices and may accelerate tenants’ shift from long leases toward hospitality-led spaces that accommodate changing team sizes.

## AI summary

Arcc Spaces opened a 25,782 sq ft flexible workplace across three floors of Bank of Singapore Centre, its fourth Singapore location.

## Original article

If most employees today work at the office just two to three days a week, what makes the office environment worth the commute?

That was the challenge that flexible workspace operator Arcc Spaces was grappling with as it was conceptualising its fourth and newest location in Singapore. Earlier this month, the local operator launched a new centre at the Bank of Singapore Centre at 63 Market Street.

Spanning 25,782 sq ft across three floors – the fifth, sixth, and seventh – its newest workspace also marks the fifth collaboration between the co-working operator and Singapore-based design firm The Afternaut Group.

As return-to-office mandates increasingly become the norm in most companies in Singapore, the biggest shift in the office market isn’t companies leaving the Central Business District (CBD), but how they choose to utilise space. Instead of signing long leases, businesses are looking for headquarters they can expand, shrink or redesign within months.

With its newest centre, Arcc Spaces is attempting to address the gap between plush offices with hospitality amenities including wellness rooms, and offices offering little more beyond work desks.

Cosy corners at Arcc Spaces are conducive spots for fostering collaboration and creativity.

The choice of its latest CBD location reflects a consideration for the type of clients that are likely to select a central location. While some corporate offices are moving out of Singapore, others are moving out of the CBD, such as Deloitte which is gradually relocating some of its office locations.

But it remains to be seen whether such moves will become common. Justin Chen, CEO of Arcc Spaces, notes that each office space plays a different role and function, and not every trend will stick. Using the work-from-home arrangements adopted by many companies during the Covid-19 pandemic as an analogy, he points out that the arrangement did not stick with every company.

Justin Chen, CEO of Arcc Spaces, touched on the need for the modern office to create “places where people want to dwell” (Photo: Arcc Spaces)

“What we learned early on is that it worked well for established companies with established teams who already knew each other, had trust, and had strong communication and relationships. When those teams were separated, they could still continue those conversations. But as new employees joined, there were no water-cooler moments to foster relationships. That led to less communication between teams,” says Chen.

When does a CBD office still make sense?

During the launch of its new center at the Bank of Singapore, a panel discussion brought up topics such as the impact of office environments and how it influences employees’ moods and productivity. Crucially, it also took a hard look at whether companies still need a CBD address, against a climate of corporate relocations, rising rental costs and shifting work habits.

Singapore’s stability, neutrality, and governance continue to make it a preferred safe haven and regional hub, reflected in historically low CBD vacancy rates.

Following the pandemic, companies are moving away from the standard 10-year leases toward more intentional, flexible, and human-centric workplace strategies that focus on connection and psychological safety.

A panel session at the launch of Arcc Spaces at the Bank of Singapore explored whether companies today still need an office in Singapore. From left: Dr. Oberdan Marianetti, Principal Psychologist at Dr.OM & Associates; Gwen Tan, Designer Principal at The Afternaut Group; Justin Chen, CEO of Arcc Spaces; Deepshikha Kumar, CEO of SpeakIN (Photo: Arcc Spaces)

No two Arcc Spaces locations are designed the same way. For example, its centre in One Marina Boulevard is designed for adaptability across diverse working styles, while the Bank of Singapore centre takes on a nature-centric approach that encourages employees to take a reprieve from screen-heavy workdays.

For enterprise clients seeking customisable spaces that reflect their corporate identity, the fifth floor at the Bank of Singapore Centre also has custom spatial layouts over 7,000 – 9,000 sq ft floor plates and branded interiors by Arcc Spaces’ in-house design team.

On the sixth floor, there are premium fully furnished private serviced offices for teams of up to 50. The seventh floor is where the heart of the flexible workspace resides, with a communal space that doubles up as a conference hall and coffee bar.

A lush “green zone” with integrated planters that divide workspaces and create a calming natural backdrop in a shared lounge at level 7. (Photo: Arcc Spaces)

For smaller teams and entrepreneurs, the co-working plans offer the benefits of a fully serviced office, meeting space and a community of potential clients and business partners.

In terms of amenities, members get dedicated concierge access, a cafe bar, wellness room, breakout and collaboration spaces and members-only events such as a thought-leadership series with entrepreneurs, changemakers and authors.

Chen says that leading SMEs and corporate tenants now view high-quality office space as an investment in their company’s credibility, culture, and talent. This is something Arcc Spaces wanted to deliver for tenants at its newest location.

On the importance of building tighter relationships between team members, Justin observed that the office plays a role in fostering organic interactions such as “water-cooler” conversations. For the choice of address, the CBD is a strategic location for developing closer ties and credibility with customers. Similarly, it’s also the reason why business travel is back on the radar for companies.

Designing for an intergenerational workforce

As more young people start to enter the workforce, companies will increasingly have to grapple with managing employees that span a wide age range. From the freshest Gen Z graduates, to Millennials, and a handful from the Baby Boomer generation.

As the workplace fills with people cutting across generations, operational flexibility becomes a crucial criteria rather than an option. Employers have to consider how to cater to different groups, such as working Mums to younger employees who prioritise intentional work experiences.

For Arcc Spaces, its newest centre at the Bank of Singapore is a step up from its previous new location at One Marina Boulevard, and there is a greater focus on hospitality that goes beyond workplace design.

Rather than an afterthought, nature features are at the core of Arcc Spaces at the Bank of Singapore. (Photo: Arcc Spaces)

Balancing craftsmanship and materiality, the design includes greenery both indoors and outdoors, and nature-inspired features that create a calming connection to nature within the concrete city.

Flexibility is built into the design process from the start. Phone booths can be converted into multi-use rooms, office suites can be combined as teams grow, and conference rooms can transform into communal spaces after business hours.

This adaptable design allows businesses to respond to changing needs without taking on the costs and disruption of major renovations.

Gwen Tan, designer principal at The Afternaut Group says one of the attributes of the space was the long stretch of windows that allow plenty of daylight. It also sparked the idea to create small pockets of spaces that people can choose from throughout the day to suit their needs — whether having a meal, taking a phone call, or doing quiet work.

“Seeking happiness, balance, and a sense of wellness through real connections is really important in this age. There is no better place than one that makes someone feel at home to some extent,” she says.

The office as a second home

Members can utilise small pockets of spaces throughout the Bank of Singapore centre for breaks or coffee chats.

The office of the future will likely focus less on where people work and more on enabling productivity, collaboration, and innovation regardless of location. Post-pandemic office trends that have emerged include a greater emphasis on employee wellbeing, hospitality-inspired office services and AI-enabled workplace management.

It is not an exaggeration to say that premium flex co-working spaces have evolved far beyond shared desks. This workplace trend and the demand for such spaces reflects changing workforce expectations and supports businesses seeking agility.

As offices become more like experience hubs, premium flexible workspaces are well positioned to support this evolution. By accommodating multiple generations through thoughtful design, technology, and flexibility, these workplaces can foster stronger collaboration and employee satisfaction.

In a nutshell, the future of work in Singapore is unlikely to be defined by a single office model, but rather by creating workplaces that adapt to diverse workers, changing business needs, and new ways of working.

## Chinese translation

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### 我们参观了一处全新CBD联合办公空间：配有咖啡吧、康养室与自然灵感工作区

Arcc Spaces已在新加坡银行中心（Bank of Singapore Centre）开设其在新加坡的第四个据点，这是一处由The Afternaut Group参与设计、横跨三层、面积达25,782平方英尺的空间。此次亮相聚焦灵活办公空间如何适应混合办公、跨代团队，以及更短、更具适应性的租约。

如果如今多数员工每周只到办公室工作两到三天，怎样才能让办公环境值得人们为此通勤？

这正是灵活办公空间运营商Arcc Spaces在构思其新加坡第四个、也是最新据点时所面对的挑战。本月早些时候，这家本地运营商在63 Market Street的新加坡银行中心（Bank of Singapore Centre）推出了新中心。

新工作空间横跨三层——第五、六、七层，面积达25,782平方英尺，也标志着这家联合办公运营商与新加坡设计公司The Afternaut Group的第五次合作。

随着返岗令在新加坡多数公司日益成为常态，办公市场最大的变化并不是企业撤离中央商务区（CBD），而是它们如何选择使用空间。企业不再倾向签署长租约，而是寻找能在数月内扩张、收缩或重新设计的总部空间。

通过最新中心，Arcc Spaces试图填补两端之间的空白：一端是配备康养室等酒店式配套的奢华办公室，另一端则是几乎只有工位的办公空间。

Arcc Spaces内的舒适角落，是促进协作与创意的理想场所。

其最新CBD选址，也体现了对可能选择核心区位客户类型的考量。部分企业办公室正迁出新加坡，另一些则迁出CBD，例如德勤（Deloitte）正逐步调整部分办公地点。

但此类搬迁是否会成为普遍趋势，仍有待观察。Arcc Spaces首席执行官Justin Chen指出，每处办公空间都扮演不同角色与功能，并非每种趋势都会延续。他以新冠疫情期间许多公司采用的居家办公安排作类比，指出这种安排并非在每家公司都得以保留。

Arcc Spaces首席执行官Justin Chen谈到，现代办公室需要创造“人们愿意停留的地方”（图片：Arcc Spaces）

“我们很早就学到的是，这对已有成熟团队的成熟公司很有效——成员彼此认识、有信任，沟通与关系也已牢固。这些团队即便分开，仍能延续对话。但当新员工加入时，就缺少了培养关系的‘茶水间时刻’，导致团队之间沟通减少，”Chen说。

CBD办公室在什么情况下仍然合理？

在新加坡银行中心新中心的发布活动上，一场小组讨论触及办公环境如何影响员工情绪与生产力等话题。更关键的是，在企业搬迁、租金上升与工作习惯变化的背景下，讨论也直视公司是否仍需要CBD地址。

新加坡的稳定、中立与治理水平，持续使其成为受青睐的避风港与区域枢纽，这也反映在历来偏低的CBD空置率上。

疫情之后，企业正从标准的10年租约，转向更有意识、更灵活、更以人为本的工作场所策略，重点放在连接感与心理安全感上。

Arcc Spaces在新加坡银行中心发布会上的小组讨论，探讨当今公司是否仍需要在新加坡设办公室。从左至右：Dr.OM & Associates首席心理学家Dr. Oberdan Marianetti；The Afternaut Group设计负责人Gwen Tan；Arcc Spaces首席执行官Justin Chen；SpeakIN首席执行官Deepshikha Kumar（图片：Arcc Spaces）

Arcc Spaces没有两处据点的设计完全相同。例如，其在One Marina Boulevard的中心按多元工作方式的适应性来设计，而新加坡银行中心则采用以自然为核心的路径，鼓励员工从高度依赖屏幕的工作日中短暂抽离。

对于希望空间可定制、能体现企业身份的企业客户，新加坡银行中心五楼也提供7,000至9,000平方英尺楼板的定制空间布局，以及由Arcc Spaces内部设计团队打造的品牌化室内设计。

六楼设有可容纳最多50人团队的高端全装修私人服务式办公室。七楼则是灵活办公的核心所在，设有兼作会议厅与咖啡吧的公共空间。

七楼共享休闲区设有葱郁的“绿意区”，以一体化种植槽分隔工作区，营造平静的自然背景。（图片：Arcc Spaces）

对较小团队与创业者而言，联合办公方案提供全服务办公室、会议空间，以及潜在客户与商业伙伴所组成的社群等益处。

配套方面，会员可享专属礼宾服务、咖啡吧、康养室、休息与协作空间，以及仅限会员的活动，例如与创业者、变革推动者与作者对话的思想领导力系列。

Chen表示，领先的中小企业与企业租户如今将高品质办公空间视为对公司信誉、文化与人才的投资。这也是Arcc Spaces希望在其最新据点为租户交付的价值。

关于在团队成员之间建立更紧密关系的重要性，Justin观察到，办公室在促进“茶水间”式自然互动方面扮演角色。就选址而言，CBD是与客户建立更紧密联系与信誉的战略区位。同样，这也是商务差旅重新回到企业议程上的原因之一。

为跨代劳动力而设计

随着更多年轻人进入职场，企业将越来越需要管理年龄跨度很大的员工——从刚毕业的Z世代，到千禧一代，以及少数婴儿潮一代。

当职场充斥跨代人群时，运营灵活性就成了关键标准，而非可选项。雇主必须考虑如何照顾不同群体，例如在职妈妈，以及更重视有意设计工作体验的年轻员工。

对Arcc Spaces而言，其在新加坡银行中心的最新据点较此前在One Marina Boulevard的新址又上了一个台阶，并更强调超越工作场所设计本身的酒店式服务。

自然元素并非事后添加，而是Arcc Spaces新加坡银行中心的核心。（图片：Arcc Spaces）

在工艺与材质之间取得平衡，设计在室内外融入绿意，以及受自然启发的元素，在混凝土城市中营造与自然的平静连接。

灵活性从设计流程之初就嵌入其中。电话亭可转换为多功能房间，办公套房可在团队扩张时合并，会议室在下班后可转变为公共空间。

这种适应性设计让企业能回应不断变化的需求，而无需承担大规模装修的成本与干扰。

The Afternaut Group设计负责人Gwen Tan表示，该空间的一个特质是长条窗面带来充足日光。这也启发了在全天中创造人们可按需求选择的小空间——无论是用餐、打电话，还是安静工作。

“在这个时代，通过真实连接去寻求幸福、平衡与身心康乐感非常重要。没有什么地方比能在某种程度上让人感到像家一样的场所更合适，”她说。

办公室作为第二家园

会员可在新加坡银行中心各处的小空间休息或进行咖啡闲聊。

未来的办公室，可能更少聚焦于人们在哪里工作，而更多聚焦于无论地点如何，都能促进生产力、协作与创新。疫情后出现的办公趋势包括更强调员工福祉、酒店式办公服务，以及由AI赋能的工作场所管理。

毫不夸张地说，高端灵活联合办公空间早已远超共享工位。这一职场趋势及对此类空间的需求，反映了劳动力期望的变化，也支持寻求敏捷性的企业。

随着办公室越来越像体验中心，高端灵活工作空间已具备良好条件去支持这一演变。通过周到的设计、技术与灵活性来容纳多代员工，这些工作场所可以促进更强的协作与员工满意度。

简言之，新加坡工作的未来不太可能由单一办公模式定义，而更在于打造能适应多元工作者、不断变化的业务需求与全新工作方式的工作场所。