3. HOW MUCH SPACE DO I NEED?

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Every business has their own unique requirements, but many companies are now preferring to have their staff occupy largely open plan, collaborative working environments. The majority of open plan office spaces are designed to accommodate staff at a ratio of approximately 1 person per 10m2 – 12m2 (of space). Tenants that have requirements for a greater number of offices (legal firms for example) will generally design their tenancies at a space per person ratio of more like 1 person per 15m2 – 18m2. It is best to start by determining the number of people that you are looking to house. An experienced leasing agent will then be able to provide a size range for you to work with. It is important for tenants to get out and have a look at some premises early in their search as it often helps to give context around the sizing of space. If a Tenant has a strong preference to do a new fit out rather than find a tenancy with an existing fit out, it is then organised for a designer to do an indicative space plan to ensure the search is focused on tenancies of the right size. Caden’s office space calculator is also a great tool that will give you an estimate if your space requirements. This can be found at www.caden.com.au/office-space-calculator/