CALCULATING HOW MUCH SPACE TO LEASE  

Following are sizes for various uses of space in office buildings. Each Tenant prefers their own style and image of occupancy. Consider putting the larger space sizes where the impact is most important. For example, if you have frequent visitors, a large reception makes a big impact. Or, if the CEO hosts guests frequently, then his/her office may need to be extended to include a semi-private conference area in addition to the office area.

It is challenging to lease today for potential growth tomorrow. Another approach may be to request options for expansions, or first rights of refusal on adjacent space. Consider the following. . . . . . .

List your current or proposed staffing levels, then multiply by the estimated size for each. AT COMPLETION, ADD 15% OF THE TOTAL SPACE TO YOUR REQUIREMENT TO ACCOMMODATE FOR HALLWAYS AND ODD CORNERS. This would be your estimated space needs to start your search with. The following estimates are based on usable space, not rentable. Alternately, many clients have been successful in getting a preliminary size by multiplying the number of employees by 200 square feet (which would include an estimate for hallways, receptions, and break rooms).

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Average Reception Areas: For 2 to 4 people, estimate 125 to 200 sqft.
Generous Reception Areas: For 6 to 8 people, estimate 200 to 300 sqft.
Conference Room: For theatre style seating, estimate 15 sqft. per person seated
Conference Room: For conference style seating, estimate 25 to 30 sqft per person seated
Open Space aka Bull Pen arrangement: Estimate 60 to 100 sqft per person
Private Office: Estimate 100 to 150 sqft for each
Executive Private Office: 150 to 225 sqft for each
Chairmans Private Office: 250 sqft to 400 sqft, may include a small seating area.
Network/Server Rooms: 50 sqft to 100 sqft per station, check ventilation & returns.
Breakroom: 15 sqft per person, excluding appliance area, which is about 1/3 of seating space.
Mail/Copy Room: Start at 75 sqft, add for heavy usage. Plan for longer tables or mail machines.

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