Layout & scope · Etobicoke

Turn headcount into a useful office brief

The number of desks is only one part of an office layout.

Record how many people attend at once, how they meet and where confidential work happens. Include visitors, storage and shared equipment. A plan based only on maximum headcount can overlook the activities that create daily congestion. Compare the busiest normal day with occasional peak events before committing to partitions.

Bring these details into the conversation

• List simultaneous activities
• Separate fixed and shared desks
• Record visitor and storage needs

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.