subject: Office Space Planning Tips [print this page] When designing an office there are a few key points to remember. What is the office space going to be used for? This is where office space planning is a key feature in terms of function. Are you going to do an office refurbishment to save cost and is it going to serve the function that you would like it too? What is going to be the office design ?
Once you have determined what the office is going to be used for, office space planning is going to help you determine if the function is going to work for you and your office design . For example: if you are opening up a doctor's office then it is a good idea to have a reception desk at the front of the office and the billing department near the reception desk or at the back of the office. You don't want your clients to see an office with nothing but paperwork. It is also good to have a storage room in your office towards the back that way your office looks neat and clean.
An office refurbishment might not be the best thing when it comes to designing an office. You might run into a problem after the refurbishment begins. This could mean that you find a wall that will not work with your design. One way to help take care of this is to hire a contractor or architect to help in the office planning stage of your office. It might help if you had both; this could make the planning process easier for you.
