Turn headcount into a layout brief
Start with peak attendance, not just the number of employees. Record how many fixed desks, meeting rooms, private offices and storage areas you need. Visitors, hybrid work and confidential calls can change the amount and mix of space required.
Use the office space calculator for a planning range, then test a measured floor plan. Floor shape, columns, entrances, circulation and the position of services affect how efficiently a smaller office can be used.