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IN PHOTOS: A first look at Lazada’s bright new cafeteria-style corporate office in BGC
IN PHOTOS: A first look at Lazada’s bright new cafeteria-style corporate office in BGC
ANCX Staff
Published Feb 28, 2023 05:16 PM PHT
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Updated Mar 04, 2023 01:27 PM PHT
With the normalization of non-traditional, flexible work styles—mostly an effect of the pandemic and the advent of new technology—it’s just sensible for companies to consider giving their office design a shakeup. Which is what Lazada gave its headquarters in the Philippines recently.
Bursts of colors add energy to the Visitor's Center. A mural made by local artists is featured on this wall. Photo by Rhia Grana
There is a deliberate effort to make the space look young and fun. Photo by Rhia Grana
Their office murals depict Pinoy culture and values, says Chief Operating Officer Angel Ramiro. Photo courtesy of Lazada
The new Lazada office occupies three floors at the Seven/NEO Building in BGC. What immediately catches the visitor’s attention is how spacious, bright, and airy the collab spaces are. Walking into each of them is like stepping into a breezy cafeteria or hotel lobby where one’s first instinct is to get cozy in one of the chairs.
Pauline Castro, Head of Traffic Strategy and Product Operations, and Laz the Lion. Photo courtesy of Lazada
One of the meeting/waiting areas at its Visitor's Center. Photo by Rhia Grana
Locally made furniture occupy spots at the Lazada HQ. Photo by Rhia Grana
They are currently looking at the possibility of holding yoga classes, barbecue nights or happy hour Fridays at their very own al fresco area. "It’s important to take our employees’ wellness into consideration and give them time to disconnect thru different activities," says Chief Operating Officer Angel Ramiro. Photo by Rhia Grana
Pauline Castro, Head of Traffic Strategy and Product Operations, says this only reflects how important the culture of collaboration is, and openness, in the company. Working tables have no partitions, encouraging effortless table-to-table interaction. Even Lazada CEO Carlos Barrera has opted not to have his own office and to just sit among the teams.
The collab area sports a youthful vibe, thanks to the colorful murals. Photo courtesy of Lazada
"This culture of openness is something that we endeavor to have, to promote cross-functional interaction and to encourage everyone to be comfortable and confident with sharing their ideas and creating a more collaborative organization," says Chief People Officer Johanna Jacob. Photo courtesy of Lazada
Another mural featuring their BGC community. Photo courtesy of Lazada
"We wanted our office design to exude the culture, energy, and personality of Lazada and our employees, and so we were very intentional with every detail," says Jacob. Photo by Rhia Grana
Those who need take a power nap may do so at the comfortable sleeping pods, which offer a view of BGC cityscape. Photo courtesy of Lazada
“Since we have new joiners who are young, it helps a lot that [our office] looks more modern, more vibrant,” says Castro. Photo courtesy of Lazada
The office has a few small hubs allotted for deep-think and reflection. Photo by Rhia Grana
One of the office's private meeting spaces. Photo by Rhia Grana
A smaller meeting room for pocket meetings. Photo by Rhia Grana
The updated aesthetic of the spaces is meant to encourage creativity and a free-flowing of ideas. Photo courtesy of Lazada
Big or pocket meetings and presentations are held inside brightly colored meeting rooms, which are equipped with big computer monitors. Another area for social interaction is the pantry which is always stocked with fresh fruits and free-flowing coffee. But the design did not forget the importance of alone time—the office has a few small hubs allotted for quiet thinking and reflection. Those who need to take break or a power nap may do so in a room filled with comfortable sleeping pods, a room which offers a view of the BGC cityscape.
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