Space Planning

A functional and efficient space plan is the foundation to every successful business.  A well designed space plan offers:

• The most economical use of a business’s square footage.
• A logical sense of progression
• Well planned spatial relationships between individuals and departments

Most importantly, when a space plan functions well, employees are more productive and less stressed in their work environment.

In order to complete a functional, efficient and pleasing space, we first need to develop a detailed understanding of your business functions. This is done on a departmental level and an individual employee level. For a complete understanding, we document and analyze:

• Current and projected staffing requirements
• Departmental functions, relationships and adjacencies
• Facility requirements including:
  • Workspace
  • Common areas
  • Amenities
  • Special area facilities
  • Special equipment requirements
  • Existing office and furniture standards
  • Individual workspace allocation policies

Once the business function and space needs are developed, we begin to design a space plan. This process could involve:

• Preparing a detailed schematic plan showing relationships between individuals and departments
• Developing a conceptual design through sketches, elevations and details
• Suggesting materials and furniture to communicate design concept
• Preparing preliminary partition plans, reflected ceiling plans and power/communication plans
• Developing a furniture layout
• Communicating possible applications for branding