Layout & scope · Etobicoke

Separating tenant work from landlord work

An office scope should identify the boundary between the leased space and the base building.

Review the lease and landlord requirements with the appropriate advisers. Record what is provided, what is retained and what the tenant must alter. Mechanical capacity and life-safety interfaces can affect feasibility before finishes are discussed. Keep responsibilities visible in the quote and approval sequence.

Bring these details into the conversation

• Collect landlord fit-out conditions
• Map base-building interfaces
• Assign each approval and service responsibility

Compare the options on paper

Use the same measurements and furniture or equipment dimensions when comparing two layouts. Mark the parts that must remain, the parts that are uncertain and the changes that would make the biggest practical difference. This prevents an attractive sketch from hiding a circulation or service problem.

A useful next decision

Choose one preferred direction and one workable alternative. Explain why each suits your priorities, then ask what assessment is needed to confirm feasibility. You do not need a finished design to begin; a clear account of the trade-offs is a better starting point than an untested assumption.

For local preparation, see the Etobicoke planning guides. For a budget starting point, explore scope and pricing.