Workplace culture to look vastly different as economy reopens - and that includes an end to group lunches

SINGAPORE - Reduced density, flexible work arrangement and more frequent cleaning are some immediate practices that employers can implement in their offices as Singapore gradually reopens its economy in the coming months, said design and architecture experts.

Dr Sing Tien Foo, director of the Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies at the National University of Singapore , said those who go back to the office may wear masks and face shields, coupled with more regular disinfecting of work stations to keep up hygiene conditions.

Dr Chan, who specialises in design theory, said the coronavirus pandemic has turned what was"once very desirable office real estate" such as skyscrapers with good views and climatically controlled environments, into"high-risk zones". Dr Yeo Kang Shua, associate head of architecture and sustainable design pillar at SUTD, said:"Architects, planners, engineers and policymakers have to rethink the way we view office spaces. There might be more commercial buildings that have naturally ventilated common circulation routes with air-conditioned units ."

Mr David Calkins, regional managing principal of Asia-Pacific and Middle East at global architecture firm Gensler, said while it is too soon see the impact on corporate work culture, he believes that open-plan offices will not disappear entirely post-pandemic.

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