Space planning process
PLAN
DESIGN
EXECUTE
Space planning process
Our designers and interior architects will take you through every aspect of the design process from initail concept and interaction with your brand to conveying the unique features and values of the brand. You will be involved in as many areas as you wish to be involved and could include the selection of colour schemes, furniture, lighting and wallpaper to name a few. Utilizing carbon neutral technologies, and incorporating natural light as far as possible are all considered during the design process.
Initial Consultation
Initial consultation
- Meeting with you: Understand your vision, objectives, and specific requirements.
- Assessing the Current Space: Evaluate the existing office layout, if applicable, and identify any constraints or opportunities.
Needs assessment
- Staff Interviews and Surveys: Gather input from employees about their workspace preferences and needs.
- Workflow Analysis: Study how work is currently conducted to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
- Space Utilization Study: Measure how the current space is being used to identify underutilized areas.
Concept development
Space planning
Create preliminary layouts that incorporate your needs and optimal space usage.
Design Themes and Aesthetics
Develop design concepts that reflect your brand values and culture.
Furniturer & equipment
Planning & Selection of appropriate furniture and equipment to support the intended use of the space.
Budgeting & Timeline
Cost estimates
Provide a detailed budget covering all aspects of the project, including construction, furniture, and equipment for consideration and discussion.
Project Timeline
Develop a timeline outlining key milestones and completion dates for planning purposes.
Plans & Approval
Detailed drawings
Create detailed floor plans, including electrical and data points, lighting, and HVAC installations.
3D renderings
Produce 3D visualizations to help you, THE DESIGN TEAM AND CONSTRUCTION TEAMS team visualize the final space.
Material selection
Choose materials and finishes that align with the design theme, brand and functional requirements.
Apprtoval & Permits
Secure necessary permits and approvals from local authorities where necessary.
Construction & Installation
Project management
The Space planners project managers, manage all aspects of the construction as well as co-ordinate with suppliers to ensure timeous delivery and adherence to the timeline.
Inspection and handover
Identify any remaining tasks or issues that need to be addressed. Conduct a thorough inspection with your team to ensure everything meets the agreed-upon standards.
Installation of equipment & Furniture
Liase with network providers, office automation suppliers and furniture suppliers to ensure all deliverables are as per the requirement.
Post Occupation Evaluation
Assess how well the new office layout supports your goals and workflow. Make any necessary adjustments based on feedback.
Space planning
We pride ourselves in providing a total turnkey service. We are innovative and always up to date with the current trends in both the local and international office interior design markets. By understanding your core business, company demographics, mission and vision, we will provide a complete turnkey solution to suit your individual company’s requirements.
Our specialisation is in tailor making solutions to fit in with our clients’ vision, budget and timeline.
We take pride in our exceptional service levels and continue to pledge that these levels will be maintained. We are able to achieve this through aligning ourselves with credible service providers. Through these associations, we are confident that we can provide a formidable service, encompassing creativity, accountability and commitment with a guarantee that all projects are completed on brief, on budget and on time.
Property manager services
Our dynamic Sales & Marketing team deals extensively with major property brokers in the procurement of projects in both the corporate office space and retail environments. The team are intimately involved in the negotiation and closure of deals, as well as the detailed design and specification aspects of the various space planning and interior design projects.
White boxing
An important part of our business is whiteboxing when tenants leave their premises. We provide a fast, efficient and extremely well priced whiteboxing solution.
Design
Our imaginative and incredibly creative team of designers, work closely with our clients to provide design and specification solutions to what are sometimes, very challenging briefs. They specialise in space planning, technical drawings and creative solutions regarding colour and furniture requirements. They work closely with the client, Quantity Surveyor and Project Managers to ensure that the presented vision translates into reality.
Quantity Surveying Department
This department is vital to the pricing and budgeting of a project. Our Quantity Surveyor negotiates for the most cost effective, competent sub-contractors to carry out the work and ensures that the budgeted parameters for the project are maintained. A fine attention to detail is essential in this function.
Project Management
Our team of Project Managers are an integral link between the client, the designers and the sub-contractors. They are experienced in achieving deadlines and maintaining a happy relationship with the client. The role of Project Manager is to ensure that each job runs smoothly and according to programme. Their technical understanding of all elements of design, construction and aesthetics, is integral to a projects’ successful completion.
Administration & Finance
The Administration & Finance Department is the glue which holds the company together. They handle all the company’s financial aspects, essential for the successful operation of our business.