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Narita Cheah

CEO & Co-founder,
Paperspace Asia

Narita Cheah is a trailblazer in the world of workplace design, with a career spanning over 25 years. As the co-founder and director of Paperspace Asia, a regional multidisciplinary design collective, she has revolutionized the way office spaces are conceived and executed. Narita's vision is rooted in the belief that collaborative partnerships and diverse perspectives are essential for creating truly people-centric spaces. Her pragmatic approach balances real-world challenges with strategic goals, enabling projects to progress seamlessly from vision to reality

 

Today, Paperspace Asia continues to create stunning spaces that transcend the boundaries of conventional office design, with a mission to accelerate business performance through workplace strategy and design. Narita’s passion lies in unlocking the secrets of bridging diverse talents and believing that magic happens when they collaborate.

Her story

Cheah's journey began with her first startup, Think Inside Out, where she pioneered the collaborative working model that later became the foundation of Paperspace Asia. Her ability to assemble teams based on relevant skill sets and foster an environment where individuals could thrive by doing what they love was a game-changer.

 

The rise of technology enabling agile working and the demand for blended live-work-play environments led Narita to recognize the need for integrating different expertise and perspectives to achieve optimal design solutions. 

 

Today, Paperspace Asia boasts an impressive client portfolio, including industry giants like Transferwise, Facebook, Group M, Thailand Development Research Institute Foundation, Skyrocket, Philip Morris, and Norton Rose Fulbright.

Her story

Cheah's journey began with her first startup, Think Inside Out, where she pioneered the collaborative working model that later became the foundation of Paperspace Asia. Her ability to assemble teams based on relevant skill sets and foster an environment where individuals could thrive by doing what they love was a game-changer.

 

The rise of technology enabling agile working and the demand for blended live-work-play environments led Narita to recognize the need for integrating different expertise and perspectives to achieve optimal design solutions. 

 

Today, Paperspace Asia boasts an impressive client portfolio, including industry giants like Transferwise, Facebook, Group M, Thailand Development Research Institute Foundation, Skyrocket, Philip Morris, and Norton Rose Fulbright.

Her career

Narita's journey as a trailblazer in the world of workplace design began with her first startup, Think Inside Out, in 2010. It was here that she pioneered the collaborative working model that would later become the foundation of Paperspace Asia. Her ability to assemble teams based on relevant skill sets and foster an environment where individuals could thrive by doing what they love was a game-changer.

 

Her vision took shape in 2016 with the establishment of Paperspace Asia, a regional multidisciplinary design collective. Headquartered in Singapore, with branches in Bangkok and Manila, the collective comprises 140 consultants and designers from diverse backgrounds, including workplace design, hospitality, F&B, retail, entertainment, project management, and change management.

 

At the core of Paperspace Asia's success lies Narita's innovative approach of assembling the most appropriate team for each project, ensuring an optimal outcome by harnessing the collective's distinctive strengths. This model not only fosters innovation but also elevates user experience through space. Narita's pragmatic ability to balance real-world challenges with strategic goals enables projects to progress seamlessly from vision to reality.

Her passion

Narita's passion is deeply rooted in her belief that the environment we work in significantly impacts our productivity and well-being. This conviction has fueled her unwavering drive to revolutionise traditional office spaces into vibrant and inspiring hubs of creativity. 

 

At the heart of Narita’s passion lies her firm belief in the power of collaborative partnerships and diverse perspectives. She embraces the notion that "magic happens when we unlock the secrets of bridging diverse talents." This philosophy has been the driving force behind Paperspace Asia's innovative model, which assembles the most appropriate team for each project, harnessing the collective's distinctive strengths to ensure optimal outcomes.

 

Narita’s passion extends beyond mere aesthetics; she is a proponent of shared design expertise, recognising that today's increasingly diverse office spaces require tapping into skills from various design sectors. Her relentless pursuit of innovation and her willingness to challenge the status quo have earned her a reputation as a trailblazer in the industry. Narita embraces new ideas and takes the road less traveled, constantly pushing boundaries to elevate the human spirit through innovative workplace strategies and collaborative design approaches.

Her passion

Narita's passion is deeply rooted in her belief that the environment we work in significantly impacts our productivity and well-being. This conviction has fueled her unwavering drive to revolutionise traditional office spaces into vibrant and inspiring hubs of creativity. 

 

At the heart of Narita’s passion lies her firm belief in the power of collaborative partnerships and diverse perspectives. She embraces the notion that "magic happens when we unlock the secrets of bridging diverse talents." This philosophy has been the driving force behind Paperspace Asia's innovative model, which assembles the most appropriate team for each project, harnessing the collective's distinctive strengths to ensure optimal outcomes.

 

Narita’s passion extends beyond mere aesthetics; she is a proponent of shared design expertise, recognising that today's increasingly diverse office spaces require tapping into skills from various design sectors. Her relentless pursuit of innovation and her willingness to challenge the status quo have earned her a reputation as a trailblazer in the industry. Narita embraces new ideas and takes the road less traveled, constantly pushing boundaries to elevate the human spirit through innovative workplace strategies and collaborative design approaches.

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Recommendations

Paperspace Asia has impressed with insights on the work that they do from the get-go. This was already evident from the initial meeting with them, where it already felt like they were resonating very closely with our company’s personality and knew deeply the concerns we were facing. 

Sheri Quek

Engagements & Communications

VF Corporation

Paperspace provided a space people enjoyed coming back to it is conducive to learning, to collaborating and to producing really great output.  I think it’s important that when you talk about culture, you also talk about an office that promotes human interaction. 

Amelia Hocson

Former HR Director
Group M & Mindshare

We enjoyed the enthusiasm ... and their ability to capture and translate the design brief into the actual final design itself. In addition, the way the presentations were structured during meetings really helped the Design Committee to understand the direction the designs were taking.

Lionel Koo

Project Executive SEA

Confidential Tech Client

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