Creating the right office space can be a tough task. This is evident from the number of unused offices across the UK. There has been an oversupply of them in many areas, resulting in empty buildings or only partial occupancy. The problem could be a number of things including lack of interest from businesses, high rent demands, or the fact that the spaces do not suit the needs of the users they are seeking to attract.
The best offices will always take the requirements of the inhabitants into account and seek to satisfy them in the most effective way possible. Achieving this can provide a wide range of benefits, including boosting recruitment, retention, employee performance, and increasing the value of the workspace.
The age of the workforce will have a big impact on the type of workspace you need to offer, even down to the architecture. Younger generations of workers have their own specific demands, placing value in different areas. It is important to identify and satisfy these if you want to enjoy the benefits.
One thing you need to look at is the type of amenities that are on offer in the workspace. These provide a great deal of value, both in terms of attracting talent and helping to enrich their job. You want spaces to be equipped to meet the requirements of users, whether they are working, relaxing or collaborating. This has given rise to offices that feature adaptable spaces that can change to serve each of these needs.
Commercial architecture has changed a great deal as people seek to satisfy their staff. If businesses want to be successful they need to put the work in to finding out what they need from the space and ensure the workspace they choose satisfies them. This could result in a need to alter or even redevelop the site. Fortunately the prospective value makes the changes worthwhile.
At Coffey Architects we have a passion for commercial architecture and always strive to provide the very best designs for our clients, whether it is a new build or a renovation. Take a look at our portfolio to see the wonderful work we can do.