2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

CIMB Market Place Level 4 @ CIMB Plaza Singapore

Entrant Company

Mgroup Global Design Pte Ltd

Category

Interior Design - Office 

Client's Name

CIMB Bank Berhad

Country / Region

Singapore

The CIMB Market Place e-Café seamlessly blends functionality with comfort, offering a café-inspired aesthetic within a collaborative workspace. Located centrally on Level 4 of the office, it serves as the vibrant heart of the office, designed to foster both work and relaxation. This “touchdown space” allows employees and visitors to transition smoothly between focused tasks, casual meetings, and social interactions.

Strategically positioned next to the front-of-house (FOH) area, the e-Café offers convenient access to key office zones. Visitors entering through the private lift lobby are directed into the FOH, with the e-Café just steps away, while employees enjoy easy access via the staff lift lobby. This thoughtful layout promotes fluid movement throughout the space, supporting productivity while encouraging collaboration and creativity.

Inspired by Parisian café culture, the e-Café features varied seating options to accommodate different needs. The open dining area includes bistro-style seating and café banquettes, perfect for casual meetings or larger town hall events. Private booths, designed with curved arches and gold frames, offer a sense of exclusivity for intimate discussions or focused work. The design palette combines modern light greens and soft blues, establishing a soothing yet contemporary atmosphere that aligns with CIMB’s brand.

The e-Café’s design incorporates natural elements, creating an “inside-out” vibe. Faux windows adorned with hanging plants and decorative canopies evoke the feel of a Parisian café terrace, bringing nature indoors while maintaining a fresh, airy ambiance. Vibrant colors and dynamic decor further inspire creativity, collaboration, and a sense of community, mirroring the energy of French street life.

The layout preserves the open, communal nature of the space, with light boxes and planter boxes defining seating zones without the need for walls. Mosaic flooring and custom ceiling designs enhance visual interest, supporting the café’s versatility for activities ranging from casual meals to spontaneous work sessions.

In sum, the CIMB Market Place e-Café stands as a testament to the company’s commitment to creating a collaborative, engaging space, where employees and visitors can connect, recharge, and engage in meaningful interactions.

Credits

Managing Director (Mgroup Global Design Pte Ltd)
Alexis Yeong
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