28 . 7 . 10

Office Interior – A Complete Walk Through Process Part 3

This is part 3 of the of the office construction.
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27 . 7 . 10

Office Fit Out – A Newer And Fresher Look

There are multiple reasons for an office fit-out up-sizing, downsizing, the utilization of unused space, reorganization of space so its used more effectively or just a simply make over to give the office a “fresher, cleaner, newer” feel.

The office environment is changing and in today’s economical times owners and managers are looking at cost effective solutions to their office fit out needs. A myriad of wants and needs need to be considered when planning an economically friendly office fit out.

When planning your office fit out think about what your needs are for now and what they may be for the future. There is no point investing in an office renovation if it’s going to be ineffective in a few years.

Is your company going to grow? Will that mean more space needed? Will you need more room for storage? Stock? Where is your company heading? What should you incorporate into your office fit out to accommodate for these needs?

Your business may also benefit financially with an office renovation that utilizes natural light over artificial light – we all know the financial benefits of reducing electricity bills to the bank balance and the environment.

Open plan offices and using partitioning create an open feel, utilizes any natural light and can help with creating a team feel amongst staff. It also reduces the need for building walls, installing glass and other costly endeavors.

But open planned offices may not be conducive to work for some companies so the need for offices is still important.

During the building and construction phase you work to minimize distraction to your workers. They understand the effects an office fit out can have on a business and offer a range of options, including:

- space planning- make good of your existing premises
- helping you relocate staff and equipment
- short and long term storage for your furniture and associated items

21 . 7 . 10

The Art Of Creating A Corporate Interior Design

Consider that such things as floor plans, space planning, computer links, government and building codes all have to meet with approval. The design concept may be adjusted and refined several times over.

The designer may be working 12-hour days in the crunch to meet the project deadlines. It should not matter whether it involves a small corporate job, or a major corporation, the need for integrity remains the same.

A highly qualified interior designer will make every effort provide the best services to complete the job.

Corporate interior design projects usually come about by word of mouth. In order for a designer to succeed in the corporate interior design field, he or she will have to provide quality service with integrity that is expected or their business may not last for long.

Design Concept

The first step in creating a corporate interior design is to put together a design concept and then present it for approval. The designer must analyze lighting, space, texture and color to develop a preliminary plan.

It is crucial that a designer listen carefully to the clients and work with them as a team while planning the corporate interior design project.

When the final concept meets approval, then furnishings and other materials can be ordered, the technicians will be hired and the work can be scheduled. It is important that the design goals of the client be given top priority in every aspect of the project from beginning to end.

Additionally, BCA requirements, building codes and building standards must all be adhered to during the project. It is a matter of integrity to respect and meet deadlines, the continuity of the work environment and budgetary constraints.

It is also important that the choice of an interior designer is one who is experienced and knowledgeable in corporate interior designing. It doesn’t matter if it is a major design firm or a single designer, as long as the proper credentials and references are in place to support their experience.

It may be simpler to work with a single designer, since they will be hands-on in every aspect of the design concept. Corporate interior design is certainly not the easiest of area of interior design, but with experience and knowledge a good interior designer can bring quality, ingenuity and solid customer service to the project.

20 . 7 . 10

Office Interior-A Complete Walk Through Process Part 2

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14 . 7 . 10

Office Interior-A Complete Walk Through Process Part 1

In this case study, we shall walk you through a new office interior design at Wcega Tower from the start to completion. It is a multi-national company, which we have to complete the five office units in seven weeks.

The owner decided to move in earlier, and had requested us to complete the office renovation in four weeks instead of seven. Renovation works had commenced on the 1st July 2010. Watch how we complete the office within the shortest time span.

This is part 1 of the of the office construction. Stay tuned for the part 2.
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Commercial Interior Design – Time To Change Office Cubicles Design

While cubicles have been good at making the best use of functional floor space, the feelings of being isolated from the rest of the office workers soon caused employees to look for jobs somewhere else. When it comes to commercial interior design, the inception of the cubicle was as a simple means of placing more employees into a limited amount of space while offering a small degree of privacy in which to work. The resulting problem was the intense feeling of isolation and that of being locked in a small room, which then lessened productivity.

The best circumstances for commercial interior design is to begin with the building itself, designing the structure to meet the specific requirements of the business, whether a retail space, professional office or restaurant. However, since many businesses begin in an existing building, commercial interior design comes into play to affect the interior and meet the company’s needs as well as create an interior that is pleasant for customers.

Accessories Reflect the Business

In many commercial areas, especially those with customer turnover, a commercial interior design expert may suggest items of interest with which to hold the customer’s attention while they wait for service. This will be a typical situation for a professional office such as a doctor’s or dentist’s office in which clients may have to spend a considerable amount of time waiting to be seen. Restaurants represent are another business that will benefit from commercial interior design, giving their customers pleasant things to look at and discuss while waiting for their food.

Professional offices such as legal and financial offices will retain commercial interior design companies to create a professional atmosphere, which invoke a sense of trust and confidence while the visitor waits for service. The goal is to create the positive, usually staid, conservative ambiance which hints at financial success. Going to excess, however, might have the opposite effect causing the customer to think maybe he or she might be paying too much for services.

Commercial interior design experts work to create an atmosphere for customer comfort, in addition to coordinating designs and colors which will match the industry being served. These design experts can work with any business to make it more appealing to the customers they count on for their business success.