Location: Singapore, Singapore.

Architect: LAUD.

LVM Chambers, inaugurated in 2017 and led by a Senior Counsel, approached a design firm in late 2016 to conceptualize and design the interiors of their new office. The client wanted an interior that was less corporate, more open and collaborative, yet imbued with a sense of class and dignity. The space obtained came in the form of 3 identical units, set together like terrace houses, demarcated by columns. The design firm created the workstation bench, which dominates the central open volume, and an enclosing ring of rooms on the outer edge to house the lawyers. These rooms are enclosed with full-height glazing to ensure the space enjoys natural day-lighting. The material palette choices were restricted to traditional building elements, such as black steel, concrete, steel bars, mesh, and bricks, to reflect a sense of honesty and integrity. The interior concept has delivered a foil to the usual stuffiness of law firms, choosing instead to find the sweet spot between casual environment and a strong corporate sense.

Photo credit: LAUD Architects.