It is a living laboratory for validating development results and collecting feedback. The GEAR is located in Changi Business Park in Singapore and conforms to its Urban Design Guidelines and height constraints posed by its proximity to the Changi International Airport. Each floor plan is divided into three equal span zones of 13.5m. K╱SHAFT, a vertical light court that penetrates throughout the floors allowing abundant natural light, is set in the middle zone with a gradual spiralling staircase. Office and laboratory spaces are strategically located on the north and south zones, with a thorough skeleton-and-infill concept that incorporates balconies and exposed structural frames along the entire perimeter.

This allows a flexible deployment of space and accommodates future changes in usage and occupancy. SKY GARDENs are featured on the north side facing a park. They are framed in deep grids that block direct sunlight, while visually embracing the greenery. K╱PARK, a double volume semi-outdoor working space is on its fifth and sixth storey. This green-filled environment also acts as an experimental space for biophilic design. By employing elements of nature and computer simulations to optimise the interior environment, the building achieves aesthetic and functional excellence while standing as an icon for sustainability.

The GEAR received Singapore Building and Construction Authority (BCA)ʼs Green Mark Platinum SLE (Super Low Energy) and the first WELL Certification v2 Platinum for the newly built structure in Singapore. The GEAR is not just a structure, but an ever-evolving system.