Our Objectives

Maximise space by effective utilisation of existing space, improve productivity by designing space which aids business processes, improve quality of environment by introducing more flexible working areas, save your money with efficient design resulting in better value

FIVE GUIDES FOR SPACE ALLOWANCES
Office space allowance
File space allowance
Special equipment space allowance
Storage space allowance
Special room space allowance

OFFICE 'OPEN PLAN' GUIDELINES
Achieve more attractive offices.
Reduce construction costs.
Increase space utilisation – cluster concepts.
Pleasing visual perception – eye appeal.
Noise suppression techniques are required.
Maximum space flexibility due to absence of fixed partitions.
Move costs are reduced, though initial fit-up costs are higher.
Lighting fixtures, sprinklers, acmv reduced
20% reduction is usual.
Reduction in build-out costs due to lesser build areas.
Open Plan concepts allow 20%-30% less footprint requirement compared to conventional layouts.

WASTAGE
Expressed as a % of gross available space – open plan layouts yield a 10% wastage as a median. 7% is maximum efficiency.

ADVANTAGES OF OPEN PLAN
> Most users will enjoy natural light and a view of the exterior.
> Plan is highly flexible. Rearrangement is easy and cost effective.
> Requires less M&E fittings and adjustments.

DISADVANTAGES OF OPEN PLAN
> Loss of aural and visual privacy.
> Not feasible in buildings with narrow corridors or many obstructions.
> More meeting rooms required per plan.
> Initial fit-out cost high due to work stations costs.

WbD provides advice on the selection of materials, fittings, and installation methods. This service alone saves a considerable amount of time during the design and development process. We can provide services that can extend to provision of Schedules of Finishes, Design Detail Drawings etc.

Finally, our expertise extends into the field of decoration arts. This is where we ‘spin a magic web’ to produce a decorated room, office, public area, for a mock-up, sample room or show unit for the client’s evaluation. This process embodies all our skills in design, decoration and project management. Done well, it is incomparable as a sales tool and as an actual display of what can be expected.