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Workplace design as a recruitment strategy: 3 takeaways from City Facilities Management, Hong Kong

City Facilities Management was entering the Asian market and they wanted to establish a high-performing team of over 120 people in just 6 weeks. Here's how we built them a gorgeous office space in Hong Kong designed to attract the best talent

The Five-Point Path: An integral part of Space Matrix’s Workplace Reboot Programme to return to the workplace

In the absence of a vaccine, things cannot get back to the way they were, with employees working, commuting and collaborating as before. Space Matrix Design Director Titir Dey suggests the Five-Point Path of key design solutions to address safety and employees' concerns about returning to work.

Workplace 2030: Office design trends for the next decade

The changing trends predict that workplaces will go through a massive shift over the years. Which makes us wonder — what will the workplace look like in 2030? Here’s what we think.

COVID-19’s impact on remote working : How adaptable is your firm?

Remote working during the COVID-19 outbreak can slow down the spread of the disease. However, they test a company’s ability to adapt to a futuristic way of working, unless it keeps some things in mind.

Get smart: How the government and local businesses are building smarter urban centres in China

Shanghai’s success as a smart city shows how the Chinese government and businesses are building smarter urban centres that make the best use of data and technology to offer a better quality of life to citizens and employees.

From gender equality to equality for all: How workplace policies shifted towards inclusivity and diversity

A diverse workforce helps the organisation to innovate better, come up with more creative solutions, and understand a wider section of their audience. Here’s how conversations around gender diversity have opened new doors for inclusive workspaces.

Standing out in a crowded marketplace: 3 takeaways from CapitaLand Ascendas Plaza Bridge+

When CapitaLand Ascendas Plaza sought to start a new Bridge+ coworking space, we at Space Matrix saw a fantastic opportunity to create something truly novel in Shanghai’s burgeoning coworking sector.

Designing a studio for Firmenich’s H Building Office to fit the needs of the job

Firmenich wanted to modernise and update its office in Shanghai from its existing traditional workplace design to better suit its work processes geared to the creation of fragrances and flavours.

How TNG FinTech Group Hong Kong embraced the growing office design trend of combined workspaces

TNG Fintech Group Hong Kong wanted a modern, collaborative workspace that also supported fintech innovation. In response to this brief, Space Matrix designed a unique combined workspace which includes an office as well as a coworking space.

Beyond the 996: How China’s businesses are adopting workplace strategies that focus on employee well-being

As employee wellbeing and engagement become the centre stage of China's workplace culture, organisations are now designing their workplace strategy around employee well-being and engagement. See how Space Matrix is helping Chinese firms during this shift.

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