After a year of navigating through the extraordinary conditions set by the pandemic and the rest of the world, SOG design has been learning from this unique experience.

Split between our distant studio locations, the team has grown closer by connecting over habitual online calls; however, this time with a new sensitivity to how essential social contact and collaboration are.

Despite the initial uncertainty, SOG design has adapted and stayed active.

We invite everyone to reflect on their growth and living in the new reality, as does Guido Bigolin, our partner in Singapore, who embraces the positive impact of the pandemic.

“I would like to think about Covid as positively as possible and try to analyse its positive impact, the negative one we are unfortunately all well aware of”.

To remind ourselves and our friends online that it’s possible to focus our attention on favourable outcomes, here are some insights on Guido’s list:

1. Boosted flexibility and trust in the work environment.
2. Access to the market worldwide, as everyone welcomes discussion and virtual meetings.
3. Access to talent worldwide means hiring remotely from an unlimited talent pool.
4. The undeniable importance of physical meetings for specific tasks and duties.
5. The importance of flexibility and future-proofing in designing our cities and buildings.