business
space
Commercial spaces that work—and stay with people
A successful commercial interior needs to support the business, but it should also give customers and staff a clear sense of place. Initial Designs combines creative thinking with the practical planning needed to make a commercial space workable.
Design around how the business operates
We work with businesses considering new premises, relocations, refurbishments and fit-outs. The design begins with how the space needs to operate: customer experience, staff workflow, circulation, capacity and the practical requirements of the business.
From there, we explore how layout, furniture, lighting, materials, branding and architectural details can give the space its own identity.
Plans can be developed into detailed visualisations, allowing you to understand how the interior could look and function before committing to the fit-out.
What we consider
Customer and visitor experience
Staff movement and workflow
Capacity, circulation and accessibility
Furniture and equipment layouts
Lighting, materials and finishes
Brand expression and defining features
Existing services and structural constraints
Planning, compliance and buildability
Budget and the practical sequence of work
Commercial projects delivered for
Selected projects
What can be included
Support can begin before you commit to a property. A feasibility study can test its capacity, layout and constraints, then develop into a wider fit-out service if the space is right.
Typically included
Initial consultation
Pre-lease or pre-purchase feasibility
Site visit and measured survey
Existing premises drawings
Alternative commercial layouts
Furniture and equipment planning
Concept design and 3D visualisation
Material and finish guidance
Planning drawings
Detailed specifications
Building regulations and working drawings
Coordination with engineers and other specialists
Additional construction-stage information
Planning a new commercial space?
Explore the possibilities before committing to a property, layout or fit-out.