
WORKPLACE
DESIGN BRIEF
DESIGN BRIEF
Avoid costly mistakes – capture your vision in a shared Workplace Design Brief.
Translate strategy and workstyles into a clear Program of Requirements.
WHAT IS IT?
Workplace Design Brief
A Workplace Design Brief bridges strategy and design. It translates vision, workstyles and values into functional and spatial requirements, offering architects and teams a clear framework that speeds up decisions and prevents misunderstandings.

WHY RELEVANT?
- Prevents costly errors and delays
- Creates faster stakeholder alignment
- Ensures consistent decision-making
Typical use cases: new builds, complex hybrid environments, international standards.

HOW WE WORK
Four steps, co-created with your organisation
- Analysis & input – interviews, surveys, observations, policy and trends
- Vision & principles – translating values into design guidelines
- Building blocks & layout – workplace numbers, zones, desired experience
- Documentation – clear, visual and inspiring brief

What does it deliver?
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Clear guidelines for design teams
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Faster decision-making and procurement
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Concrete overview of functions, m² and numbers
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Stronger recognition among employees and leadership
FOR WHOM?
- Executives & boards
- Project & workplace teams
- Architects & designers
- Users & employees

Cases
UCB (UK)
Ergonomics & hybrid presence
Sandvik Dublin (IE)
Guiding principles & change approach
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Curious how a Design Brief can make a difference?
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