Session 1 / Singapore Live Program: Workplace Wellness Through a Human-Centric Ecosystem of Space and Programming

Chew Peet Mun
Managing Director, Workspace and Residential
CapitaLand Development Pte Ltd, Singapore

Over the years, there has been a growing trend and focus on health and wellness. With the global pandemic and blurring of work and home life due to remote working, emphasis on human sustainability and wellness becomes even more prevalent. Considering the substantial amount of time that people are spending at work, workplace wellness is an important factor for individual health and well-being.

In line with this, employees’ wellness is of importance to progressive companies in their drive to increase productivity and attract talent. Developers can play a crucial role in amplifying companies’ efforts in these areas. When designing the workspaces of tomorrow, developers must consider the various dimensions of wellness – physical, emotional, mental, purpose – and how active programming can complement the physical spaces to benefit its community.

Holistic solutions are needed to create high-performance places to work. A pure focus on space alone would not be able to sufficiently enhance the overall well-being and productivity of occupants. Only a curated ecosystem of space and programming can positively impact their overall well-being. Digital technologies can also be used to facilitate more dynamic programming of spaces in tune with people’s physical and emotional responses.

It’s not just about buildings. It’s about building people and communities. CapitaLand’s upcoming integrated developments, like Rochester Commons and CapitaSpring, illustrate how, through thoughtful design of space and programming, some of these wellness objectives can be achieved in a practical manner.