Design & Build & Decoration
For office design, many people usually focus on how to look good, how to design, and so on. But actually, the first and most importantly step is graphic space planning. With comprehensive planning that matches the company’s business operations, we can dive deep into various needs then.
Today’s office design has become more flexible and agile. The layout can be changed at any time to meet different needs and maximize the flexibility of the use of space. Professional interior designers take into account the needs and styles of clients and match the nature of their business to highlight their brand image. They also pay attention to the layout plan of office decoration design.
In recent years, open-plan office design has become popular. Apart from conference rooms, even the boss does not have a room, enhancing communication within the company. However, this work environment is not so friendly when employees need to talk on the phone. Therefore, telephone booths specially designed for office use have appeared lately. “Telephone booth” products with sound insulation and privacy effect can improve the modern office environment’s shortcomings while providing a stress-free, open working environment away from office desks.
Before kicking off office/office building decoration design, we should find out if the building has any special requirements. Many commercial buildings require approval of plans, ceiling plan, and electrical layout plan before any renovation work can begin. Therefore, we suggest the client should submit the plans to the management office 2-3 weeks before taking possession to buy time.
An office with environmentally friendly interior design elements has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. “LEED” and “Beam Plus” are common and internationally recognized organizations. In addition to air quality and energy efficiency, the locations to buy materials are also important because the cost of fuel for transportation is taken into account.
Office Design Trends
The pandemic has changed our lives. Now that most of us are working from home (WFH), we will prioritize the comfort of the working environment in the future. We can choose items that create a sense of comfort, such as comfortable chairs, armchairs, and bookcases, along with corresponding amenities. These items will be essential for the office and will help create a comfortable atmosphere. Materials that are easy to clean are preferred. This direction plays an important role in today’s office design.
Open-plan Office
Open-plan office design or open office design is becoming increasingly popular. Employees need more flexibility, so even electricity and network cables are no longer fixed. It is convenient to move desks for other purposes. With the latest hot desk trend, only lockers are fixed.
Multipurpose Lounge
Apart from conference rooms, a quiet space for relaxing private conversations can facilitate teamwork. Facilities, such as a staff lounge, can show your employees how much you value them. A hotel-grade carpet with adjustable lighting creates a relaxing ambience.
Multifunctional Meeting Space and Multifunctional Activity Space (with photos)
In office planning and design, the function of meeting rooms gradually evolves into multifunctional meeting rooms. Meeting rooms are no longer merely meeting spaces, but also education, corporate training, shared meeting rooms, seminar spaces, and corporate activity areas.
Reception Design
Reception design is an important element that allows visitors to have a glimpse of your company’s culture and background. The harmonic atmosphere created in the reception area, regardless of warm or elegant, brings a positive impact on the visitors and also improves your employees’ sense of belonging. A good reception design can fully express the professional style of both small start-ups and large corporations. Choosing suitable seats and durable materials can make visitors feel comfortable and have good impressions. A leather sofa is one of the most popular choices. In recent years, some chairs with a sense of design are made of leather. It is not only easier to clean than cloth, but also more stylish.
Office Design FAQ
Although office renovation is a complicated process, if the preliminary preparation work is done well and the requirements are clearly expressed, there would usually be no over-expenditure. If the unit belongs to a relatively old building, deterioration of internal structure, such as damaged steel reinforcement, will be discovered during demolition, resulting in additional costs.
- Check to make sure the interior design contract specifies the correct quantity of supplies.
- The time required for the project should be specified.
- The length of maintenance period should be specified. The more detailed the quotation, the better.
It generally takes 20-40 days for office renovation work. But of course, it depends on the size and the project’s requirements. Residential renovation work takes a little more time.
In general, workers might not be able to create the effect based on photos. Instead, they might ask clients to provide plans or require external designers to create plans. Therefore, simply choosing an interior design company with one-stop service is a good choice.
It mainly covers appointed contractor work for some buildings, such as air conditioning, fire protection, water supply and drainage, or something related to public areas. If clients have their own I.T. departments or security vendors, they have to inform us, the interior design company, so that we can communicate with them.
Our “Design & Build” quotation lists fees for materials and manpower separately. Designers first select materials that are suitable for the design plan. Clients can also choose the materials they prefer with reference to the unit prices on the quotation.
Our designers follow up with our clients from the beginning of initial planning until project completion. Our designers communicate with clients via WhatsApp any time.
Most contractors will list the renovation project time on the quotation. If the project is delayed, the customer is entitled to the terms of extra compensation. Therefore, when customers choose an interior design company, they should understand the content and terms of the quotation.
Regarding interior design fees, many people think that it should be cheaper to directly find a renovation master. However, the fee for finding another interior designer is often overlooked. If the master cannot work well together with the interior designer appointed by client, it will lead to a greater chance of delay in the renovation project. It is therefore recommended to find some one-stop companies for design & decoration. A full set of design drawings usually includes 3D renderings, floor plans, ceiling drawings, electrical drawings and construction drawings of the whole house. Interior design fees are usually charged as a percentage of the project cost.