A BASIC GUIDE FOR OFFICE SPACE PLANNING

 The information below is just a guide and we would recommend speaking to a professional when planning your office space.

Use

Average size allowance

Typical President’s Office or Chairman of the Board

 

250 to 400 sq. ft.

 

Typical Vice President’s Office

150 to 250 sq. ft.

 

Typical Executive Office

(Executive Secretary, Manager or Administrative Assistant)

100 to 150 sq. ft.

 

Partitioned Open Space.

(Clerical Manager or Supervisor)

50 to 100 sq. ft

 

Open Space

(Secretary or Clerk space)

50 to 100 sq. ft.

Conference Rooms

Allow minimum of 15 sq. ft. per person for theatre style or classroom seating, allow 30 to 35 sq. ft. per person for conventional conference seating.

Reception Room

Including Receptionist and seating for 2-4 people, 150-250 sq. ft.

Including Receptionist and seating for 6-8 people, 250-350 sq. ft.

File Room

Allow for approximately 7 sq. ft. per file. Suggested aisle width varies from 3' to 4'. Minimum is 2'8".

Clerical Pool Area

 

Allow 80-100 sq. ft. of usable area per person.