How do you increase employee satisfaction and productivity? The overwhelming view is that the biggest influencer of behavior is compensation. Whilst this is probably true to a large extent, designing and building a unique and immersive environment plays a significant role in attracting and retaining a strong employee base and increasing productivity.

From starting out with $50 in his pocket and a dream of becoming a CEO, Anurag Srivastava has come a long way since landing in Singapore in 1993. More than 25 years later, he is the Chairman of SMG, one of the world’s leading architecture and designing firms, focusing on office and corporate spaces.

Imagine arriving at your office building in the morning, where a friendly concierge greets you by name as you stroll past a keycard security checkpoint. On your way to a desk of your choosing, you swing by the dining area for a fresh cappuccino and some cookies. Midway through the day you relocate to the building’s rooftop atrium for some fresh air ahead of a client meeting.