On 11 Sep, nine private pods were unveiled at three Boon Lay HDB void decks. Previously, pods were available at community spaces, making this the first time the pods are right under your block.
Void decks were conceptualised as shared spaces for HDB residents to mingle, but times are a-changin’ as more people require private spaces to work and study due to evolving needs, such as work-from-home arrangements.
Source: Burzt
Beginning with three pods at each block, there will be more at other housing estates if uptake is high, The Straits Times (ST) reports.
On Sunday (11 Sep), national development minister Desmond Lee unveiled the pods at their official launch, noting there are greater calls for private spaces, especially to take confidential calls or business calls.
The West Coast GRC MP also noted that housing has to reflect the broader set of needs and aspirations that Singaporeans, young and old, now have.
Not all houses are conducive for work and study, and many wish for soundproof spaces if they have to work from home.
The pods are run by Burztech, and you can make a booking via the Burzt app.
Source: Burzt
Each pod can seat up to two, with full air-conditioning, free wi-fi and power sockets included. They are also reportedly soundproof.
There’s an opening promotion, where a booking costs six cents a minute, or S$3.50 an hour, until 10 Oct.
Source: Our Boon Lay on Facebook
Then, they’ll cost 7.5 cents a minute (S$4.50/hour).
Additionally, 25 lower-income students received 35 hours of credit that they can use for the pods until December.
Here’s where you can find the pods:
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Featured image adapted from Burzt and Google Maps.
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