HOW MUCH OFFICE SPACE DO I NEED?

HOW MUCH OFFICE SPACE DO I NEED?

Utilize our in-depth guide to determine how much office space you require per person or per amenity.

When looking for office space, it's important to know that the requirements will support your personnel, regular operations, and long-term goals. This straightforward but thorough guide outlines all the key factors you should take into account before signing any leasing agreement.

USING COMMERCIAL SPACE

You should think about how efficient or liberal you want to be with employee space allocation when determining how much square footage your office or workshop needs.

A large 100 square feet per person allotment leaves 50 square feet for work space and another 50 square feet for space in social spaces like meeting rooms and kitchens.

It is possible to utilise space more effectively by allocating 75 square feet per worker, but this should be justified by the types of responsibilities and facilities offered in the office.

I NEED HOW MUCH SPACE PER PERSON?

The following are some illustrations of the size requirements for offices:

AMENITIES FOR OFFICE SPACE: HOW MUCH?

Your new office should include accommodation for personnel as well as the required amenities, such as server rooms and breakout areas. Typically, you should allocate space for facilities in accordance with the guidelines below:

• 100 square foot small conference space (2-4 persons)
• Large conference room (four to eight people): 150 square feet
• Boardroom (15–20 individuals): 220 square feet
• Meeting space (20–30 people): 300 square feet
• 40 sq ft for a small server room (up to 5 racks).
• 120 square feet for a large server room (up to 30 racks).
• Kitchenette: 100 square feet.

Our Workspace buildings include conference spaces, communal social and breakout areas, café and kitchenette facilities, as well as high-speed internet infrastructure on site as a standard, removing worries about many of the aforementioned.

THINGS TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT WHEN DETERMINING THE NEED FOR OFFICE SPACE

There are a few key factors to take into account when determining how much room you require, keeping the aforementioned advice in mind.

What kind of workplace setting is most effective? The open plan workplaces that have grown in popularity over the past ten years are the greatest places to apply the 100 square feet per person guideline. Sitting near to one another might promote creativity and productivity. By sharing resources like printers, copiers, and even lighting, open plan offices may help cut expenses. However, not all businesses can benefit from this. Consider allowing up to 200 square feet per worker if you want to promote a more solitary working environment with cubicles and workstations. Naturally, you may choose to combine the best of both worlds.

Will your company expand? When determining the amount of space needed, it's important to account for any additional personnel you want to hire. Your present workforce can be given greater room, and you can gradually shrink it. Alternately, reserve the area to fill in when you bring on additional employees. In any event, it's important to account for an additional 10–20% of floor space to meet the anticipated increase in personnel.

What is the state of the room? All square feet are not created equally. Make sure to look at the layout of your office. Some homes have odd nooks and corners that are almost worthless as workspaces because they are hidden away from windows and illumination. If you want to promote employee engagement and contentment in a modern work environment, making sure that workstation spaces are well-lit is a must.

Can you make better use of the available equipment space? Since renting office space may be expensive, it makes sense to reduce space allocation in order to save expenses. Consider lowering the amount of equipment needed rather than employee space, as workers need space to be productive. Utilizing cloud computing services and rental external storage devices, many businesses are lowering their physical storage requirements. You should make sure that adequate square footage is available to allow printers, scanners, photocopiers, and multi-monitor workstation spaces if your business really requires them.

What are the legal requirements for each person's allotted office space? Building laws, regulations, and employment legislation all have an impact on the amount of space that businesses are required to have. According to official recommendations, “the entire volume of the space, when unoccupied, divided by the number of persons regularly working in it should be at least 11 cubic metres,” or around 55 square feet. When taking into account desks, equipment, cupboards, etc., this number typically is below the real, useful requirements of contemporary workstations.

What is the price per square foot of the office space? The majority of real estate brokers and businesses base their rental fees on the space's square footage. Compare and contrast the pricing and features of each property on an individual basis to make sure the space you choose is affordable and matches your company's demands.

WHAT SIZES OF OFFICES DOES MY COMPANY NEED?

In conclusion, you need to be able to determine your exact office space needs based on:

• Your current workforce size
• essential facilities and equipment
• Future development and expansion strategies
• The ideal design or layout for your business

With our wide selection of adaptable, imaginative, and high-end workplaces around London, we can assist in matching your business with the appropriate office space. To schedule a showing or to discuss your office space needs, contact us right now.

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