HI. I'm new to the group and it has been a long time since I have worked in a large office. Maybe I can start with 3 questions (and hope I can start contributing soon!):
1. What is the maximum "net" density people/sqft in the open desk area before members feel it is too cramped? 2. What are some ideas to make the space feel less cramped? (e.g. semi-opaque dividers between quiet/energy zones) 3. What percent of total space should be non desk area (reception, conf, meeting, lounge, etc.)? My membership is quite diverse by ethnicity, industry, and function. I think most are "just looking for a desk," but will obviously appreciate some common areas and meeting rooms. Background... Gross rents are extremely high in this part of the world. I can find decent A to A- space, 10,000 per floor, in a desirable business district for $8/ft/mo (that's per month!). I can find $4/ft out in the hinterland, but my research suggests that would be a much less desirable location and the buildings are a bit run down. It's unlikely I can oversell the space since this would be a primary office for most members and they prefer dedicated desks. Members are willing to pay upwards of $900/mo (several data points of people renting desks in small offices for $600+). When I run $8/ft/mo rent and $900/member, along with other expenses, my densities need to be around 50-60 square feet per person (net-gross). It would appear that even the coziest of offices (e.g. facebook before the move) is running 80-100 ft/person. How tight is 50-60 ft/person? I think we usually use the "gross" density number in conversation, but the "net" density number is the number I want to get a feel for in this "too cramped?" discussion (or please correct my terms if there exists others in normal usage): Gross density = total space / total number of members and employees (ie includes reception, conference, meeting rooms, kitchen, lounge, walkways, etc.) Net density = the actual open bull space with desks / number of members Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/SmV8szlagmMJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
