A look inside Razer's SEA HQ: The things that caught our eye, in pictures
We took a tour of Razer's new regional HQ in one-north, and these were some of the interesting things that we spotted.
By Glenn Chua -
Late last month, Razer’s SEA HQ officially opened in one-north, Singapore. Though Razer only occupies the first four out of seven floors, the imposing black facade with tinted windows and green accents, along with the gigantic three-headed snake logo at the front, make it clear where you are.
Inside the sparse lobby, the first thing that greets you is a gigantic video wall, with turnstiles that lead into the main elevators. If you look to the left and right, you'll see that the video wall is flanked by two distinct wings.
On the left is Singapore’s first RazerStore, though it should be noted that this isn’t really a store of the traditional kind. Razer says it’s more of a place to experience Razer products firsthand before buying them online, though you can collect online-purchased products here as well. It’s a boon for someone who’s on the fence about a Razer product and wants to try one, but it’s probably a disappointment for anyone expecting Razer’s first brick-and-mortar store here.
On the other side is Razer’s first RazerCafe, operated only by a single robotic arm. The coffee is sourced from PPP Coffee, a premiere coffee roaster in Singapore. In line with #GoGreenWithRazer, the cups and straws are made with sustainable polyactic acid, which has been modified for contact with consumables. Razer also says they want RazerCafe to be a plug-and-play cafe for office buildings, where operators need only follow Razer's template to get a RazerCafe installed.
This is the robot arm that makes the coffee. Touchscreens on the right and left display a menu where you can order and customise your drink, and you can check whether it’s done through the RazerCafe app. Alternatively, you can also pre-order your beverage on the RazerCafe app, and collect it here.
On the second floor, you’ll find the Sky Garden, a nice little retreat from the office spaces in the rest of the building. There's purpose for this other than aesthetics, however; plants here were deliberately chosen to give out as much oxygen as possible.
Getting into the building, a spiral staircase running through the floors sits at the center. The design of the staircase fits with Razer's snake branding, and much of the building was designed around this staircase, making this the very core of the building.
Also at the heart of Razer's SEA HQ sits Boomslang, the main boardroom of the headquarters (yes, the meeting rooms are named after Razer products). Aside from the large, lavish table, the giant screen and the fact that the chairs are all Razer Iskurs, the room completes its display of opulence by being the largest boardroom in all of one-north, according to Razer.
Outside the meeting rooms are pantries scattered around the offices, each with its own theme and selection of food. This pantry, for example, relates to the environment, hence the green walls, with the food choice centering around brain food and similar snacks. Selections in other pantries include more tempting sweets, as well as classic Singaporean snacks.
Another notable pantry is 802C, the aforementioned Singapore-themed pantry. What makes it interesting is the name; it's a reference to Pantone 802 C, Razer's iconic green colour. Under the neon sign are photos from past office events, mostly in their old Chai Chee office. It definitely adds a more homely and warm environment that contrasts with the building's dark facade.
Finally, though this might look like a regular large Razer logo, it's quite a significant place for employees. This is where staff often take group photos, located right behind the reception desk. Along with 802C and the Sky Garden, certainly serve to take the edge off what is an imposing building from the outside.