A residential condominium business center is a space designed for occupant (and property management) business use, offering a space for entrepreneurs and remotely operating professionals who reside within the building to work independently. It’s also accommodating to students and creative souls (writers, et cetera) who need to plug-in and plug away on their laptops and digital devices for hours on end.

In modern times, when population proportions of entrepreneurs and remote-workers are as high as they have ever been, multi-residential property owners and developers understand that having a business center as a part of the strata is as expected as an on-site fitness facility and theater room. However, a unit with a few desks, office chairs, outlets, and wifi-connectivity no longer cuts it. Business center interior design is as important as (and can enhance) the functionality of the space.

The benefits of investing in condo business center interior design include the following:

Increased Occupant Satisfaction: A well-designed business center interior creates a welcoming and inspiring environment, making resident work-life more enjoyable, and motivating condo occupants to maximize use of the space.

Potential Revenue Stream: Strata properties can leverage well designed business centers to attract entrepreneurs who may rent out the space to conduct private meetings or presentations and host business related gatherings. This has become increasingly common in downtown Vancouver BC.

Increased Property Value: A condo business center with superior interior design can add value to strata properties, making them more attractive to potential buyers or tenants.

Understanding the benefits and opportunities for a healthy return-on-investment, you are ready to secure the services of a condo business center interior designer near you. Calvert Design Studio will produce the most aesthetically pleasing and functioning work/study/create space possible. Call Calvert Design today for a FREE 20-minute phone consultation or read ahead first for more information.

WHAT TO CONSIDER FOR BUSINESS CENTER INTERIOR DESIGN FOR MULTI-RESIDENTIAL STRATA PROPERTIES IN VANCOUVER BC

COMMUNAL OR INDEPENDENT SPACES

Communal business center spaces in condos are shared interior environments where occupant users share common areas, amenities, and resources. Interior design in these environments should reflect this, incorporating large long tables that can be shared by multiple users, along with flexible furniture and durable materials for multi-person usage. Lighting must also be distributed evenly across the room, ensuring that one area is not better lit than another, avoiding a daily race to get the best spot in the communal business center.

When space permits, property managers may be able to accommodate a condo business center that allows for the creation of separate workspaces. This will be preferred by occupant users who need privacy to focus on work, to conduct Zoom calls, et cetera. Given that independent rooms are not usually viable, interior design elements can delineate one workspace from the next. In addition to separate desks/tables, this can be accomplished via the integration of malleable space partitions and room dividers featuring acoustic properties that contain noise within a small area. Task lighting (specifically designed to illuminate work areas) and spotlighting (directing a focused beam of light onto a particular area or object) are also recommended to create more intimate settings.

MOTIVATING ACCENTS

Condo business center interior design should create a motivating environment for occupant users. This can be accomplished via the following:

Maximize natural light - Large windows and skylights improve mood and focus.
Integrate plants and natural elements - Add flora and other organic elements to create a refreshing and stimulating environment.
Ergonomic Furniture - Provide comfortable, adjustable furniture like sit-stand desks to reduce fatigue and promote wellness.
Flexibility - Plan for adaptable spaces and multi-functional furniture to accommodate different needs and potential future changes, enhancing comfort and accessibility.
Thoughtful color - Colors that motivate and stimulate energy include warm colors like red, orange, and yellow, while cool colors like blue and green to encourage focus and relaxation. Strike a balance between these in the business center.
Thoughtful textures - Employ different textures on furnishings, window coverings, and wall/floor finishing to add depth and visual interest.
Inspirational accents and decor - Add motivational quotes,, appreciation walls, or brainstorming walls to inspire creativity and teamwork. Add a small library of motivational books as well.
Proper ventilation - Ensure good indoor air quality to stimulate energy and positively impact occupant user health and well-being

WHY CHOOSE AN INTERIOR ARCHITECT (NOT JUST AN INTERIOR DESIGNER)

To optimize user flow and function along with visual and auditory experiences in a condo business center, you must rely not just on interior design concepts, but interior architecture. Interior architecture comes into play when structural adjustments to the existing space. A general interior designer cannot accommodate this need, whereas an interior architect is qualified to take on interior project management for a business center. In Vancouver, Calvert Design is that studio. Our team is comprised of leading interior architects who have relationships with subcontractors who will (under our direction) make structural adjustments as needed. This may be required to alter acoustics, delineate workspaces, add windows for natural lighting, and more.

Calvert Design is more qualified than other Vancouver firms to take on all aspects of strata property business center interior design. If your multi-residential property is in the Greater Vancouver BC area, be sure to schedule an appointment to discuss options for any of your building’s common areas. Call us today for a FREE 20-minute phone consultation to get started.