Office Space Calculator

Office Space Calculator

Relocating your business or extending your existing lease are decisions that will affect your business for years to come.  It is important that you consider the long-term implication and undertake an audit of your existing and projected space requirements.

Things to consider;

  • What are your forecasted staff numbers?
  • Is there room for expansion and future growth?
  • What are the current workplace issues?
  • Preferred office layout ie open plan, cellular
  • What IT infrastructure do you need to operate most efficiently?
  • Does this meet your corporate image and branding?
  • Any specialist requirements?
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SOLUTIONS

There are currently significant changes in workplace design, influence by globalisation.  Consideration of your operational business needs will determine the design of your office.  Offices today typically offer a range of environment including traditional workstation, hot desking, meeting rooms, break-out area and chillout zones.

In current competitive markets, space is at a premium.  Consequently, over rent years, many organisations have implemented alternative desking solutions and space-efficient ways of working, driving down office accommodation costs and increasing productivity.

Covid-19 has influenced how businesses can operate and we anticipate that working from home, hot desking, flexible solutions will be the new norm for many companies.

Face to face communication remains the best method of communication and informal areas for impromptu meeting, collaboration area will still demand a need for offices.

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Staff numbers (Open Plan)

Open Plan Office

Staff numbers (Offices)

Private office with desk and small meeting table

Private office with meeting table and seating area

Reception areas

Reception desk and seating for 2-4 visitors

Reception desk with seating for 4-8 visitors

Reception desk with seating area for 4-8 visitors and informal breakout area

Meeting Rooms

4-6 person meeting room

8-10 person meeting room

16-20 person Meeting room

Kitchenettes / Break out areas

Tea point (small) 2-4 people, fridge, dishwasher, hot tap inclusive of breakout area

Kitchen 6-8 people, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, general waste and recyclinig bins, sink, hot tap inclusive of breakout area

Canteen (20-30 people) full catering facility inclusive of breakout area and leisure equipment

Comms Room

Data centres

Printer / Photocopy Rooms

Single printer and storage unit

Storage

Single cupboard for office supplies

Dedicated room for office Supplies and goods in and goods out

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The Office Space Calculation should only be used as a guide in the overall decision process. A space planner or architect should be employed to advise on the final office layout before a lease is signed.  For more information contact www.4sws.co.uk

We can work through your brief and investigate what is important to your business, to achieve your objectives.

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Omega RE can help you understand the market trends to ensure that we future proof your business.