How do you know how much office space your business needs? It’s an important question, because having sufficient workspace will be essential for your operations to develop and grow. Vestra is an office workspace design specialist, so we have an excellent understanding of how to calculate office space for different types of businesses at different scales. Read on to find out how to calculate your office space needs then contact our team for a free quote on your fitout.
How Many Square Metres Will I Need for Office Workspace?
Your office workspace requirements can be calculated based on the number of employees you have, the type of work you do (whether purely desk-based or otherwise), and your office layout preferences. If you do hybrid working and will have varied numbers in the office across the week, that may also affect the required capacity. Take all these things into account to calculate office space and factor in between 8 and 12 square metres per person, plus other elements you want to include.
Determine How That Space is Divided
Your space can be divided into workstations, private offices, meeting rooms, and collaboration zones or any combination of these. Work out what will be the most effective layout for your business.
Common Areas and Conference Rooms
Every office space needs common areas such as break rooms, kitchens, reception areas, and conference rooms, both for staff social time and wellbeing and effective collaborative working.
Estimated Size of Office Elements
Once you have determined how much space you need per person, and which common areas, conference rooms and other elements you want, you’ll need to determine the size of each element to add to your calculations. For instance, a large private or shared office will add 200-400ft2, while a conference room might add 500ft2 plus 25ft2 per seated person. It’s a good idea to keep your space as flexible and mixed-use as possible so you can adapt to changing demands and get the most from your office space as your business needs develop or your staffing expands.
Functionality, Comfort and Flexibility
Ensuring you have a modern office space that will suit your business for years to come means balancing functionality, comfort and versatility. At Vestra, we can help you incorporate all the elements you want into an innovative office workspace design that matches your needs, so contact our team today for a full consultation to meet your office workspace requirements.
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