Singapore’s Brutalist Library Becomes Dynamic Workspace Thanks to Nice Projects’ Expert Touch.

Nice Projects has shared with us their latest project—the Singapore headquarters for The Lo & Behold Group. This interior strikes a clever balance between respecting what came before and creating a workspace that actually works for today’s creative teams.

The project transforms a former Brutalist library in New Bahru into a 485-square-metre office that feels both historic and completely fresh. The brief was tricky: how do you work with those massive concrete vaults and rigid geometry while building spaces where people feel inspired and want to collaborate in?

“We wanted to honour the Brutalist structure while making it feel intimate and alive,” says Nice Projects co-founder Sacha Leong. “The result is a workspace that balances history with modernity and functionality with warmth.”

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Smart moves can be seen throughout. The boardroom pulls double duty as a tasting room for Clink Clink, The Lo & Behold Group’s wine partner. It feels more like someone’s dining room than a stuffy meeting space—which makes total sense for a hospitality company.

Walk through the lobby (featuring local artist Dawn Ng’s work) and you hit the main workspace—a double-height beauty with the kitchen and lounge right at the centre. Big communal tables get people talking, while the window ledges work as standing desks. Simple but effective.

The custom workstations keep things tidy with built-in storage and Forbo linoleum tops. There’s a dedicated photo studio for the creative team, plus cork walls perfect for pinning up ideas and mood boards.

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But here’s the killer detail: burnt red timber throughout the kitchen area. It’s warm, it’s bold, and it gives the whole place a serious sense of identity. “Our goal was to create an environment that inspires creativity while respecting the building’s legacy,” adds co-founder Simone McEwan.

The smaller meeting rooms and offices sit around the edges, keeping that open feel alive. Nothing feels corporate or stuffy—it’s collaborative without trying too hard.

Nice Projects launched in 2020, and this Singapore office shows exactly what they’re about: spaces that work hard but feel effortless. For The Lo & Behold Group, it’s a headquarters that actually reflects how they think about hospitality.

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[Images courtesy of Nice Projects. Photography by Khoo Guo Jie.]