As we round out our first year post-pandemic, the reality of hybrid work has made its mark on organisations across the Southeast Asian region….

‘Through alignment and having an agenda or idea of what you actually want to achieve is important when it comes to collaboration, if not, ‘collaboration’ is just going to be another word,’ asserts Richemont’s Shela Kanaan…

Remembering the Filipino culture, heritage, and designing with Filipino pride is the legacy that partners…

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Flexibility is a quality worth embracing by any workplace and employee. Finding the most…

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As 2021 draws to a close and we look forward to 2022 with the hope for a post-pandemic ‘new normal’, businesses across the region are looking towards the great office return. At the same time there is still concern among employees about what this will look like and how it will affect their now established […]

Planning Your Hybrid Office Return The office has come a long way since its inception over 100 years ago in the Post Industrial Evolution Era. From the Cubicle Farm (perhaps the earliest iteration of office design) to the Open Plan seen more commonly today, the office has undoubtedly changed.These fundamental shifts that have happened through […]

The COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown measures that ensued has led to more employees remote working from home than ever before, with several organizations having to go 100% remote in a matter of days. This mass experiment in remote work has led many employees and organizations alike to rethink the role of the physical workplace and […]

Written by Eunice Seah Oftentimes we move through life so quickly that we forget to stop and think about what we’ve experienced, what we’re doing, and where we’re headed. This could not be more true as the world has frantically reacted to nearly constant change over the past year in almost every aspect of our […]

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Due to the impact of Covid19, organisations are permanently shifting towards Hybrid workforce.

You’ve read how People Driven Workplaces need to embrace empathy, purpose and a culture of experimentation. Find out how our Thailand client, Food Passion, quickly and effectively

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way in which we live and work as people, professionals, and organizations. In a very short period of time, new norms have arisen.

As governments begin lifting Covid-19 restrictions around the region, organisations have begun to assess how and…

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COVID-19 has shattered the patterns of this world. As we keep going, ensuring all production is stable, people are coping well

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Due to the sudden onset of the lockdown measures, most office workers were sent home to work remotely. While everyone

The landscape of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is continually evolving with many players creating new opportunities in the market.

Our confidential technology client, one of the world’s most innovative companies, created an educational outreach program to drive forward digital technology knowledge,

The Paperspace Philippines Knowledge Series 2020 is a webinar series with highly-informative modules for architects and interior designers.

The second webinar session of the Paperspace Philippines Knowledge Series 2020 was held on August 17 at 3 PM. It was attended by architects, interior designers, and design enthusiasts in general.

The Paperspace Philippines Knowledge Series 2020 is a webinar series with highly-informative modules for architects and interior designers with a 3-part module detailing Building Information Modeling (BIM).

Paperspace co-founder and director Sombat Ngamchalermsak spoke at “Office Design for the New Generation of Workspace”, an event organised by the American Chamber of Commerce of Thailand.

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Mr. Sombat Ngamchalermsak was invited to be one of the specialists attending the workshop organised by Faculty of Architecture and Planning at Thammasat University on the 9th of January 2020

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Held in Bangkok in 2019, the Paperspace x Design Nation Office Space Design Forum was a week-long event highlighting the future of the workplace in multiple perspectives.

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Co-founder and Director of Paperspace, Narita Cheah, was interviewed on Money FM 89.3 on Monday 4 June

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Post Covid 19 Workplace Adaptation Narita Cheah went live with 938FM Singapore to share about our Workplace Adaptation Research across APAC and insights into the future of the workplace in the post COVID-19 world. Adapted from: Post Covid-19 Workplace Adaptation – APAC Research Insights into the Future of Workplace in the post Covid-19 world. CNA […]

Paperspace Asia’s commitment to prioritising people’s needs is highlighted in this coverage. “Engaging end-users effectively helps you put yourself in their shoes and identify with their concerns, which you can then begin to resolve through people-centric solutions,” says Narita Cheah. Article adapted fromUser-Centric Design – Whether it is conceptualising spaces or a product, these two […]

Workspace in COVID 19 – Its the office but not as we know it With the purpose of the office changing, companies need to define for themselves what the workspace will do in the future. Business leaders should consider how the office will support work being done in it in the future. Read full article […]

Explore how building resiliency into physical workspaces, organisations can create an agile workplace strategy that allows us to continuously learn, prepare, and adapt for the future. Read full article herehttps://e27.co/future-of-workspaces-what-will-the-post-pandemic-office-look-like-20200930/

Easing back into workplace extends beyond keeping employees safe. It’s also keeping them confortable and at ease. “From injecting humour into messaging on new measures to providing employees with coloured wrist bands to indicate their comfort levels when it comes to safety and hygiene, these innovative ways can make it easier to have meaningful conversations,” […]

Offices will evolve as employees return Companies in Singapore have started welcoming more employees back to the office on September 28, with restrictions in place. Hear what Narita Cheah, has to say on the evolution of the workplace in EdgeProp Singapore’s Read full article here https://www.edgeprop.sg/property-news/offices-will-evolve-employees-return

Co-working becomes mainstream amid economic uncertainty In an interview with The Edge, co-founder of PaperWork Narita Cheah shares with @Valerie Kor how co-working options can support businesses during economic uncertainty. With shorter and more flexible contracts, ready-to-work fully managed facilities, smart technology, and vibrant communities, the co-working model presents a unique solution to address key […]

Our Co-Founder, Narita Cheah featured in Singapore Chinese Daily, Lianhe Zaobao, where she spoke about preparing for a new working experience post-Covid-19. Citing our research, Narita shared that while several employees felt it was feasible to work from home, they also said online meetings are unable to facilitate interactions crucial to problem-solving, creativity and innovation. […]

Paperspace: Paving The Future of Workspace Design Last April, Paperspace director and co-founder Sombat Ngamchalermsak was featured in an interview by Global Village Voice, a top broadcast program in Thailand keen to spotlight on unique business models of startups, Sombat shared about the philosophy and mechanics behind designing an office that attracts, as well as […]

Narita Cheah gets together with Channel NewsAsia to discuss the changing role of the workplace in Phase 3 and beyond. As #workfromhome conditions are expected to be a mainstay, the office will need to embrace the human elements of work, nurturing a motivated, connected workforce for the long term. Watch full interview at: Companies rethinking […]

Workplace Adaptation: 2020 and Beyond  COVID-19 suddenly transformed homes into offices as restrictions on movement were enforced with nationwide lockdowns and community quarantines. This global impact has made organizations worldwide relook at their workplaces and prepare towards a post-pandemic future. An interview with Sombat Ngamchalermsak, Co-Founder & Director at Paperspace Asia, gives us a glimpse […]

Paperspace Asia’s founder and director Narita Cheah explains that recognition in the design industry does not depend on gender, but on power March 25, 2020  Written by Gabrielle de la Cruz  Images courtesy of Paperspace Asia Last February 27, 2020, Paperspace Asia held its first forum here in the Philippines, tackling design workplace culture. One […]

Graphite Studio co-founder Matilda Sung stresses that in the architecture and design industry, interior design and women practitioners need to be valued more Written by Gabrielle de la Cruz The Designing Workplace Culture forum gave BluPrint an opportunity to meet two powerful women. After our interview with Paperspace Asia founder and director Narita Cheah, we […]

Companies aiming to expand are faced with two concerns: the need to hire more employees to handle the increase in work and the need to avail more office space to house more staff. With the market being competitive as it is, such high demand leads to a rise in rental rates, giving businesses one more […]

Narita Cheah is the Co-Founder and Director of workplace interior design collective Paperspace, and a keen proponent of shared design expertise for today’s increasingly diverse office spaces. At a time when office interiors are becoming more programmatically diverse, it makes sense to tap on the skills and approaches of other design sectors. That was Narita […]

“Now, I cannot think of anyone who is more adept at office design than myself. I am confident with my expertise as I have spent a number of years in this industry, from 2001 until now. I can forecast future design trends.” This is not an exaggeration once you know more about Sombat Ngamchalermsak, co-founder […]

Excerpt from “In Good Company” by Tay Suan Chiang for Business Times. – Over at Paperwork at the National Design Centre, co-founder Narita Cheah created the space for design studios and creatives. Ms Cheah, who is also a co-founder and director at design collective Paperspace, says she has always felt that the design world is […]

Narita Cheah, Paperspace Asia’s Co-Founder and Director, was featured on Money FM 89.3 on 4 June, 2018. You can find the summary here. Read on for the full transcript! — Elliott Danker: Our next guest has over 18 years of experience in work change management and this involves engaging businesses to transition into structural and behavioral […]

Forum: Paperspace Introduces Virtual Reality for Interior and Architectural Designhttps://www.eventbrite.sg/e/tech-meets-design-forum-tickets-42897532675 Speakers:Narita Cheah, Co-founder and Director, PaperspaceAjay Lavakare, Chief Product Officer and Gautam Tewari, Co-founder & Director, SmartVizX Paperspace is proud to introduce their forum, ‘Virtual Reality for Interior Design’. By Creative Designers (Paperspace), VR Specialists (SmartVizX) and students (TheNode), In a world where the disruptive force […]

08 Mar 2018 Paperspace is proud to open a new Co-Creation space at the National Design Centre, thoughtfully designed to support the new collaborative ways of working. From a wide range of innovative products from different vendors to technology capabilities deployed in the space, the initiative supports the objectives of the Design Singapore Council for […]

“I don’t believe that at this time anyone knows about office design as well as I do. I’m confident because I have been with it for so long. I started designing an office in 2001 and have never stopped doing it, so I can predict the directions the field of interior design will take.” Sombat […]

Workplace Adaptation: 2020 and Beyond  COVID-19 suddenly transformed homes into offices as restrictions on movement were enforced with nationwide lockdowns and community quarantines. This global impact has made organizations worldwide relook at their workplaces and prepare towards a post-pandemic future. An interview with Sombat Ngamchalermsak, Co-Founder & Director at Paperspace Asia, gives us a glimpse […]