Spaceworks, along with extensive research and expert advice, offer guidance to companies to create the “return to work playbook”. We aim to make employees feel safe in the workplace during COVID-19 and we create an outline to recovery that offers recommendations for a post-pandemic path forward. The outputs include; Space utilization plans that meet CDC guidelines and WHO recommendations, furniture reconfiguration layouts, occupancy plans, Signage: Protocol graphics, Flow diagrams, Hygiene station diagrams, etc. All to help identify the ideal operational model for your workspace.
Spaceworks works closely with our clients to understand and develop the color palette of their dreams. Whether an extensive area or detailed accent niche, we provide expertise consultation services through color storyboards and samples which evolve to successful solutions to compliment the needs and desires of all personalities.
Spaceworks uses extensive knowledge, insight and research, to transform spaces from an idea into life changing experiences. Through the progress of developing the initial concept, studying the overall space, designing to specific client standards, and providing quality expertise in planning, designing, and finish selections. Through the schematic design phase, we focus on developing options for specific client design direction. During this phase, circulation patterns and minimum clearances are considered, rough sketches and elevations are developed, preliminary furniture and finish ideas are thought out and gathered, and finally presented to the client for review and comment.
Spaceworks can assist during the construction period by reviewing the product of work to assist in identifying conflicts and monitor compliance. We establish and advise regarding the basic line of communications for the project amongst all parties, including the contractor, client and all consultants to establish project close-out procedure.
Spaceworks is a full service design firm. We offer drawings including plans, elevations and sections, together with details, and schedules are prepared to enable construction approval, with the collaboration with the architect of record.
Spaceworks offers coordination of the design and construction phase services of the various consultants in order to have a holistic, successful and safe project. We can manage the communications between consultants, project managers, and the client, review bidding information and forms for compatibility with documents prepared by all consultants and client’s requirements, as well as, providing direction to give effect to any design decisions taken.
Spaceworks develops floor and ceiling plans, elevations and all relative drawings in great detail after final approval of the schematic design. It accounts for roughly 30-40% of the project. This is the best part! Colors and finishes are refined, furniture, fabrics and equipment are selected and cost estimates are prepared, and the perfect door pull is selected. The resulting design is presented to the client for review, revision and final approval.
Spaceworks offers procurement of FF&E and art selection for any given project. We coordinate with manufacturers to select the best piece for the space, as well as prepare specifications when needed for a project bid. Correspondence is an integral part of this process, and we aim to not miss a fringe. At this time, the plans start coming to life with dimensions, finishes, and documents to support the information needed for the pricing exercise. We provide a full service area to assist in the entire process up to the time of purchasing. We coordinate directly with the selected furniture dealer and can be involved as much or as little as the budget can stretch.
Spaceworks can assist with developing global workplace standards for your company.
Spaceworks has been collaborating with multiple Global Fortune 500 companies, as well as unique startup clients throughout the bay area and east coast over the past decade. Our road has led us to successful client relationships where we provide top quality expertise whether focusing on design, solving programming challenges, planning, documenting interior environments or all of the above. Interior design is the art and science of creating built environments, while attentively listening and turning our client’s story to life. With extensive experience in commercial interiors, we provide unique solutions and value with leading-edge service. Whether an office space, residential family room or hospitality area, we strive to create the most throughout, designed and inspirational space our clients are delighted to call home.
Spaceworks begins this process by understanding the needs at hand and providing assistance in analyzing the post occupancy evaluation. Depending on the intricacy of the project, we can embed our team members to be part of the group in the desired space in need. Time can vary from one to four weeks. Once information is thoughtfully gathered and processed, we revisit the programming needs and define the scope of work. While collaborating with the teams, we provide solutions where the space can be transformed to support productivity and wellbeing of the individuals. Together with the client, we map out the next steps for an effective deliverable.
Spaceworks’ programming process starts with a “discovery phase" and meeting which explores and unveils overall business practices, brand strategy and goals specific to our client’s marketplace. In short, programming solves business needs taking into consideration future growth, while providing assistance in evaluating our client’s real estate portfolio. Our team initiates a series of questions, which can be either in person interviews, or via online survey. This qualitative information becomes the heart of our program for interior planning + design and will be revisited at each design meeting to confirm the overall vision is on track and cohesive. The findings, in close collaboration with our direct team, ultimately form our design approach.
Spaceworks’ design process begins with a simple objective: to meet our client’s needs and goals. Through the creation of visionary and realistic designs we develop plans which awakens the imagination. In the interior design process space planning is the first phase where we take a much more in-depth look at the given space. We block out interior areas, define all spaces, circulation patterns and develop layouts for furniture and equipment placement, while considering all aspects of design to follow (lighting, finishes, branding, art, etc.)
Spaceworks offers a meticulous perspective for that final “pièce de résistance”. We can assist with sizable intricate projects, as well as quick and simple solutions when space is in need of a trained eye. Whether leasing office space, selling a home or getting a space professionally photographed, we thrive to minimize the faults of the space while maximizing the finest features for displaying a desired aesthetic. This may or may not be a permanent arrangement.
Spaceworks takes pride in our clients needs and is determined to rapidly understand the programmatic challenge it brings to the table. Dissecting every corner of the space handed to us, while assessing the program needs with basic square footages and verify accurate requirements for the dedicated tenant, we provide methodical test fit studies. Developers, brokers and potential tenants of interior spaces can use test fits in order to verify the feasibility of a potential space before committing to it.
Spaceworks’ first step is to get to know our client. During this “bonding” period, the goal is to understand and gather as much as we can about the culture, and desires of the company, their place, and most importantly their people. In return we elaborate on what the client may not be aware of...this education session is just as powerful. We explore new trends, ways of efficient and productive workstyles, lessons learned (positive + negative), and educate the client of opportunities they otherwise would not be aware of, and tremendous missed opportunities for a successful project.
