Space Planning and Design

With the extensive amount of time workers spend in the office each day, your space needs to function well and look great. Whether you’re updating four workspaces, or entering an entirely new space for 400, space planning and design must incorporate business goals and the work practices of your business to provide an intuitive work environment that meets your objectives.

CSI effectively maps your space to create the work environment that best suits your work style and business. We consider the four major aspects of the work environment: space, people, function and design. Alone, each one is an important factor, but when considered together they can truly transform a blank space into an efficient and comfortable work environment.

When we look at the physical space, we take into account the overall parameters – the dimensions, condition, utilities, communications, technical and mechanical fixtures, and existing office furniture.

By analyzing the various functions of the staff and/or customers in the space, we uncover how people and departments interact, what corporate culture the company is trying to foster, the customer service philosophy and the expectation of space’s overall efficiency. The company’s workflow is also carefully considered to see where improvements can be made.

Because people are also an important component of any office, we look at what type of work each person or department performs, how they need to interact with each other and what tools they need to do their jobs. There may also be specific ADA requirements or security concerns that need to be considered.

Combining all these factors together and considering the company’s image in the market, CSI makes recommendations for the space. We use tools such as space calculations to determine the amount of work space per person, checklists and guidelines to manage the overall process, and CAD generated layout plans to illustrate exact placement.

Our engineers and designers pull from their years of experience and know-how to create solid layouts and imaginative designs that bring your office to life. We can assess your existing furniture inventory for appropriate fit and with our network of new and used furniture system partners, make procurement recommendations based on your project scope.