WELL Accredited Professional
CIDB registered
Design through-optimisation
Kuala Lumpur
We create places people want to stay.
Studio Pandan is a Kuala Lumpur–based workplace design-and-build practice. Guided by the WELL Building Standard—the world’s leading framework for healthy buildings—we design, deliver, and monitor workplaces that measurably improve how people feel, focus, and perform.
Studio Pandan is a Kuala Lumpur–based workplace design-and-build practice. Guided by the WELL Building Standard—the world’s leading framework for healthy buildings—we design, deliver, and monitor workplaces that measurably improve how people feel, focus, and perform.
What sets us apart.
WELL-certified approach
Every decision we make is guided by the world’s leading standard for healthy buildings.[1]
5-RE system methodology
A structured process from research through refinement.
ESG reporting ready
Facility-level data for sustainability disclosures.
Not sure where to start? In just 30 minutes, a workplace diagnostic shows you exactly how your space can work better for you.
What we do.
Four integrated services - ordered by where most clients start.
WELL consultancy
01-Primary
WELL consultancy
We provide strategy, audit, and advisory services grounded in the WELL Building Standard[1]. By evaluating your existing or planned workspace across all ten WELL concepts, we develop a tailored roadmap that drives clear, measurable improvements.
- Environmental baseline audit
- WELL gap analysis
- Workplace strategy and roadmap
- Certification guidance
Workplace design and build
02
Workplace design and build
End-to-end design and construction — from spatial planning and material specification through fit-out and commissioning. Every decision informed by your WELL strategy.
- Spatial and environmental design
- Material specification
- Fit-out with sensor integration
- Project management
Smart monitoring
03
Smart monitoring
Proprietary monitoring technology that tracks energy, workplace health, and space utilisation – continuously in real time.
- Real-time environmental tracking
- Post-occupancy optimisation
- Quarterly performance reviews
- ESG data consolidation
Corporate Wellness
04
Corporate wellness
Holistic occupant wellbeing programmes that extend beyond the physical workspace.
- Environmental wellness
- Movement and nourishment
- Mind and community
Smart monitoring. Real-time clarity.
Our monitoring technology tracks three dimensions of workplace performance - continuously and automatically.
Energy tracking
- HVAC
Workplace health score
- CO2
- PM2.5
- TVOC
- Humidity and lux
- Sound (dBa)
- Qualitative and Quantitative Surveys
Retention starts with the room.
People can't do their best work in a space that's making them unwell. When the air is stale, the lighting is off, or the temperature never feels right, productivity drops and sick days rise — quietly, steadily. We design workplaces that support your people's health from day one, so they can actually perform at their best.
Every ringgit, accounted for.
From day one, we track your environmental performance, giving you clear visibility into what’s working and the ability to quantify your returns. This transforms your workplace from a simple cost line into a strategic business asset.
Your most visible ESG commitment
A WELL-informed workplace captures facility-level environmental data from day one, enabling streamlined sustainability disclosures and board reporting.
Most firms design offices. We measure whether they work.
Design for your people before they arrive
We use the WELL Building Standard to identify the environmental conditions—air quality, acoustics, lighting, and thermal comfort—that shape how your people feel at work. Then we design your space to address these factors from the outset.
Monitoring built into the fit-out
Environmental sensors are integrated into the original build—not tacked on later. From day one, your workspace generates data that powers ESG disclosures, board reports, and optimisation decisions.
One engagement. One line of accountability
We use the WELL Building Standard to identify the environmental conditions—air quality, acoustics, lighting, and thermal comfort—that affect how your people feel at work. Then we design your spaces to address these factors from the outset.
Evaluating fit-out partners? We’ll walk you through our approach and show you how it differs – no pitch deck, just a conversation.
The Difference.
They hand over the keys. We stay to prove it's working.
The world's leading framework for buildings that put people first.
Developed by the International WELL Building Institute [1]. Informed by 7,000+ research citations. Used across 130 countries and 74,000+ locations [3].
AIR
Clean, filtered, ventilated
Water
Safe, quality-tested
Light
Circadian-aligned
Sound
Focus and collaboration
Thermal comfort
Occupant-responsive
Nourishment
Healthy food access
Movement
Encourage activity
Materials
Reduced exposure
Mind
Cognitive health
Community
Belonging and connection
While not every project needs certification, every project can still benefit from the framework.
The research behind the approach.
See what these numbers could look like for your workspace. A workplace diagnostic gives you a clear picture of where your space stands – and what improving it could mean for your people.
The 5-RE workplace system.
1.RESEARCH
Your people and goals
2. REIMAGINE
WELL-informed design
3. RESPOND
Build and install sensors
4. REVIEW
Test performance
5. REFINE
Optimise with data
When in the process should we engage Studio Pandan?
Ideally, we’re brought in before layout decisions are finalised. Getting us involved early lets us design out potential issues that might otherwise appear after move-in. If you’ve just signed a lease or are planning a new office, that’s the perfect time to start the conversation.
What is WELL Building Standard?
The WELL Building Standard is a framework that helps buildings and organisations create intentional spaces that support human health and well-being. It offers research-backed strategies to improve health through design interventions, operational protocols, and policies, while promoting a broader culture of wellness. Evolving from the pioneering first version of the WELL Building Standard, WELL integrates insights from a diverse global community of users, practitioners, public health experts, and building scientists.
What does it mean that Studio Pandan is trained in WELL?
Our practice lead is trained in the WELL Building Standard and is currently pursuing formal WELL AP accreditation through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). Regardless of whether a project seeks formal certification, we use the WELL framework to guide our methodology on every engagement.
Who does Studio Pandan work with?
We serve multinational corporations, Malaysian companies, and government-linked companies (GLCs) operating in or expanding into Malaysia. Our clients include project managers, HR leaders, CEOs, CFOs, and corporate real estate teams—anyone responsible for where their people work. In addition, we offer WELL consulting services to building facilities providers, building management companies, and engineering firms.
How is this different from conventional fit-out firm?
Most firms begin with layouts and finishes, then hand over the keys. We begin with your people — and the environmental conditions they need to do their best work. During the fit-out, we embed monitoring sensors and stay involved after move-in to verify the space is performing as promised. That’s the difference: accountability.
What does the smart monitoring system track?
We track three dimensions of workplace performance continuously and in real time. Energy monitoring covers HVAC, lighting, IT equipment, and other building systems. The workplace health score measures CO₂, PM2.5, TVOC, humidity, and lux levels. Space utilisation tracks occupancy by zone, peak and off‑peak usage, underused spaces, and capacity trends. All data flows into a live dashboard that your leadership team can quickly understand and act on.
What if we don't want formal WELL certification?
The WELL framework underpins our methodology, with or without formal certification. Our monitoring yields measurable improvements that can be reported internally, building a clear evidence base. When the data and business case are established, formal certification can follow; in fact, many clients start without certification and decide to pursue it later once they see the results.
Does this support ESG reporting?
Yes. Our monitoring delivers facility-level environmental data—including energy consumption, air quality, and occupant health metrics—that flows directly into sustainability disclosures. This is especially important for Bursa-listed companies as they navigate evolving sustainability reporting requirements.
What is a workplace diagnostic?
In this 30‑minute, structured consultation, we assess your current or planned workspace against the WELL framework. Together, we explore five key areas: your people challenges, environmental conditions, how your space is being used, ESG reporting obligations, and project timeline. Following the session, you’ll receive a concise, one‑page diagnostic summary that clarifies your current position and outlines the opportunities ahead—before you make any commitment.
What does this cost?
Each project is scoped individually according to floor area, complexity, and the required level of post-occupancy monitoring. After conducting an initial workplace diagnostic, we then provide a detailed, transparent proposal. The diagnostic is complimentary.
How do we get started?
Book a workplace diagnostic. We’ll start by learning about your space, your people, and your goals, then we’ll tell you honestly whether we’re the right fit. No pitch deck—just a straightforward conversation that gives you clarity, regardless of whether we work together.
Still have questions? We're happy to talk through the details.
or email hello@studiopandan.com
Ready to see what your workplace could do for your people?
lois@studiopandan.com
Workplace strategy, WELL standards, and talent retention — delivered when it matters. No noise.
References & sources
[1] International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). The WELL Building Standard v2. wellcertified.com
[2] CBRE Canada. Workplace transformation outcomes across Toronto and Vancouver offices. CBRE Corporate Strategy Report, 2017.
[3] IWBI. As of 2024, WELL is used across 5 billion+ sq ft in 130 countries, supporting 25 million occupants in ~74,000 locations. wellcertified.com
[4] Cundall Engineering (UK). After WELL Gold certification, Cundall reported a 50% drop in absenteeism and a 27% drop in staff turnover within the first year. Total transformation cost: ~US$80,000. Chester Energy and Policy / Energi Media, 2018.
[5] CBRE Canada. Following WELL certification across Toronto and Vancouver offices, employee turnover fell by almost a third and the hiring rate for new talent doubled. Ashley O’Neill, VP Corporate Strategy, CBRE Canada.
[6] WELL-certified buildings have demonstrated up to 12% reduction in energy use through lighting efficiency and up to 40% reduction in water consumption. Chester Energy and Policy, 2018.
[7] Sodexo & IWBI/SHAPE. Well Workplace Report: 37% reduction in absenteeism and 21% increase in productivity in WELL environments. Connections by Finsa, 2025.
[8] McKinsey Health Institute. Investing in employee health can unlock up to US$9 trillion per year worldwide through productivity and reduced presenteeism. Sodexo/IWBI Report, 2026.