{"id":63358,"date":"2026-08-05T15:15:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T15:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myntwork.com\/en-ae\/?page_id=51042"},"modified":"2026-08-05T15:15:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T15:15:28","slug":"office-space-planning-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myntwork.com\/en-ae\/resources\/office-planning\/office-space-planning-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Office Space Planning Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

office space planning<\/strong> organises people, activities, furniture and support facilities within the available floor area.<\/p>\n

Space efficiency is not the same as placing the maximum number of desks on a floor.<\/p>\n

Collect demand data<\/h2>\n

Use headcount, attendance, meetings, visitors and activity information, including peak days.<\/p>\n

Create functional zones<\/h2>\n

Group compatible activities and separate noise from focus and confidential work.<\/p>\n

Protect circulation and accessibility<\/h2>\n

Allow clear routes, turning and approach spaces and verify local requirements.<\/p>\n

Right-size settings<\/h2>\n

Include occupied-chair clearances, equipment and storage access, not just furniture footprints.<\/p>\n

Coordinate technology and power<\/h2>\n

Map screens, floor boxes, outlets, charging and cable routes.<\/p>\n

Design for change<\/h2>\n

Use repeatable modules and test expansion and contraction scenarios.<\/p>\n

Compare alternatives<\/h2>\n

Test multiple credible layouts and record the assumptions behind each.<\/p>\n

Project control sequence<\/h2>\n

Translate the guidance into a controlled brief covering users, quantities, rooms, budget, programme and decision owners. Identify dependencies on construction, technology, accessibility, acoustics and access before products are approved. Use stage gates for brief, quotation, order, site readiness and handover. Record changes and review the result after occupation.<\/p>\n

Practical checklist<\/h2>\n