Services
Kathryn Butterworth offers a full design service, taking you and your company through each of the required stages of an office relocation or refurbishment project.
The process starts with discussing your objectives, analysing your office culture and suggesting new ways of working, the conclusions of which determine the brief. The design proposal begins with space planning and the identification of an aesthetic concept and moves on to the creation of 3D visuals, the specification of all furniture, fittings and finishes and results in a full architectural drawing package. Suggestions can be made for contractors and furniture suppliers, Kathryn will tender the project on your behalf and act as liaison during the works, taking responsibility for CDM, planning and building control applications as necessary.
WORKSPACE ANALYSIS
Discuss and conclude on objectives for the new workspace
Undertake a space utilization study to identify how your current space functions
Conduct interviews with company representatives to gather information regarding requirements such as future growth, department adjacencies, AV needs etc
Provide a bespoke online employer survey to glean information on what staff want in their new space
Complete an audit of all furniture, equipment and storage to be retained
Recommend new ways of working, improving opportunities for flexible and agile working
Prepare a written brief that will form the basis for the project
PROPERTY IDENTIFCATION
Liaise with commercial property agents to identify suitable new properties
Carry out a 2D and 3D survey of the premises
Provide ‘test fit plans’ to see if a potential property fits the brief
CONCEPT DESIGN & SPACE PLANNING
Collate inspirational images to provoke a discussion on aesthetic styles
Discuss important adjacencies and flow of the workspace
Generate a ‘block plan’ to identify how departments best fit the space
Create a general arrangement layout
Consider future expansion plans
Present sketches, drawings and samples of finishes for approval
DETAILED DESIGN
Specify all fittings; lights, tea points, sanitary ware, partition details etc
Propose all finishes; flooring, wall finishes, window treatments, soft furnishings etc
Design joinery items, such as a bespoke reception desk
Identify a phase plan to show how works will be phased if a refurbishment is to be carried out while the company remains in situ
Produce a detailed architectural drawing package, to include; reflected ceiling plan, power & data plan, flooring plan, partition elevations, tea point detailing, WC & shower design, builders plan
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
Arrange a tour of commercial furniture showrooms
Choose finishes and the specification for each furniture item
Produce a budgeted specification document
Tender the furniture package to a selection of suppliers
Arrange trials of seating and desking if required
VISUALISATION
Provide 3D floor plans to communicate initial space plans
Use perspective visuals to aid discussion and design development
Present semi photo realistic visuals to accurately represent the design intent
DESIGN ADMINISTRATION
Hold design meetings with the client throughout the design development process
Act as liaison between client, contractor and suppliers
Handle planning applications if required
Coordinate with Building Control to ensure compliance with Building Regulations
Take responsibility for CDM if multiple contractors are to be engaged
Recommend commercial removal firms
Issue documents for construction
Attend site meetings during construction period
Support client with snagging at project completion