The world has changed considerably since the beginning of the global pandemic, especially in relation to our work environment. Businesses suddenly had to adapt to work-from-home programs, telemedicine surged, and professors were teaching courses virtually from home. After his year of these new circumstances, the space will have to adapt to this new normal.
While this new normal may change the answers, these fundamental drivers will always remain the same. Here are six basic factors to consider when designing (or redesigning) a new or existing space.
1. time
Whatever you want to do, everything has to be done within the time frame. Consider the time required for delivery when designing your space. Do you have a lease that starts on a specific date? Do you have to move out at a specific time? When will people be fully back in your space? , occupancy, and construction.
2. Hold
When people return to the outside world after going home for a year, the impact of the environment on overall retention and satisfaction becomes even greater. When considering this baseline driver, think about what people want in their new environment. Do they need more space to feel safe? Do they need more open spaces for collaboration? Consider whether you are
3. Design and aesthetics
How important is the look and feel of your space? Have you seen the TV show with the space of your dreams? Organizations must balance the importance of aesthetics, productivity and efficiency in order to maintain an effective environment. What do you want to feel when you are in that space? Do you have any inspiration for reference? Thinking about how you want your space to look and feel will ease the decision-making process when making choices.
4. Customization
Nothing beats customizing a space to fit your organization’s business goals and objectives. Remember that translating these objectives into design applications requires clear communication, time, and expertise. Do certain environments improve productivity? Do you want furniture that can be transformed into something completely different? How important is flexibility to your organization? Custom space design, like everything, has its pros and cons. Fundamentally, understanding why you need customization will help you with your design and overall choices.
5. Reproducibility
Would you like to create a space that can be applied anywhere? Reproducibility must be taken into account in its execution. Is the furniture of your choice available in all locations? Can your organization trust local contractors to do it, or do you want to partner with a few companies? When considering, consider how the design translates culturally in each location.
6. Quality
Last but not least among the list of six baseline drivers, quality should be considered. What is the warranty and what is the warranty period? Will your choices persist as your organization grows or changes? Here you need to ensure that your space aligns with the direction of your organization and remains stable even when unexpected changes occur. .
When considering these baseline drivers, rate each on a scale of 1 to 5. be honestEvaluating these items allows seemingly difficult decisions to be made based on evaluated values rather than a subjective lens.
These drivers are just the tip of the iceberg. That’s why Office Interiors (OI) works with businesses throughout this process as a trusted partner to navigate your space. Together with our team of interiors experts, OI provides advice, insight and experience to prepare your environment for the post-pandemic world. If you want to start evaluating baseline drivers related to future projects, Download the Baseline Driver Evaluation Sheet nowIf you would like to discuss these drivers further, please contact us at info@oiatlanta.com.
