Before starting your new office project, you should thoroughly research the team you're considering working with. Looking at your potential design team's previous employers and other projects will give you a solid understanding of their work style. You can be sure the time you invest will be worth it.

The first thing you should do for your potential design team is answer the following questions:

Do they have references?

Do they have experience on similar-scale projects?

Have they worked in your industry before?

Can they organize a field trip for you to one of their completed and/or ongoing projects?

How long have they been in business?

Do they have project reviews/case studies you can read?

Where do they work in Turkey and around the world?

Have you visited their offices and met with the team?

The decision to move to a new office carries financial risks. The financial situation of your partner will directly impact you during this process. What does your project budget represent in their annual revenue? If this budget is large, you can't be sure they'll meet your needs throughout the project. Make sure you minimize all risks:

Do they offer a minimum-budget design?

Do they guarantee the project will be ready by the specified date without delay?

Do they take precautions to minimize the likelihood of unpleasant surprises?

Do they plan to provide formal feedback on the project at project completion?

What percentage of their annual revenue accounts for the total cost of your project?

How much responsibility do they take for the project? Do they have a contract?

Bakırküre is a partner with strong references who can easily answer all these questions. We can provide you with a free budget and risk calculation.

Make sure your partner offers the right services for you. Comparing companies on this basis will determine your value for money. If you start with a company that offers you a very low budget, you may need to purchase additional services later. Be careful! We've listed the services you need to acquire on the way to your dream office. The questions you should ask here are what services your potential partner offers in-house and whether they can broker additional services if they can't provide the services listed.

Consultancy

Space analysis and determining how much space you need

Organizational chart (ensure your employees are well-positioned)

Interviews with departments (determining the needs of each department and the relationships between them is crucial for a good spatial layout)

Individual employee surveys (Information such as your company's average age, working hours, and the nature of the work performed directly impact the design)

Budget calculations

Technical research and programs such as ventilation, heating, cooling, and sustainability

Bakırküre involves your company in the entire design process; It gives you a direct say in your office by organizing workshops, one-on-one interviews, and surveys with your employees. Before we begin the design process, would you like to take a look at the workshop we conducted for ING Bank? Design

Space planning

Concept design (provides a general idea of ​​your new office)

3D visualization (provides a clear understanding of what you'll see)

Architectural drawings (provides a visual representation of the layout)

Finishes and details (provides a detailed overview of your new office)

Construction plan (required for construction)

Furniture (is the project specific for which furniture will be used?)

Project management

Management of the design and construction processes

Detailed budget calculations and control

Detailed scheduling

Construction site management and coordination

Project progress reports

Weekly briefings

Regular updates on budget, schedule, and implementation

Mechanical and electrical coordination

Movement management

Moving services and logistical support

IT installation and system upgrade

Furniture installation

Trials

Guarantee move-in on the scheduled date

Environmental awareness

In-house sustainability team

Do they comply with the necessary environmental regulations at the construction site? Is recycling implemented at the construction site?

Measures to minimize carbon emissions

Bakirkure is a platform where experts in all aspects of a new office project come together, from communication design and logistics support to lighting consulting and implementation. There's no need to research companies, coordinate, or oversee the process; Bigg will handle it all for you. Simply sit back and watch your new office being completed step by step.

Ensure your partner takes environmental, quality, health, and safety issues seriously.

Ensure the accessibility of every team member. Gain insight into the organization and process.

Express your ideas clearly. Get to know all team members and don't hesitate to ask for a meeting with the relevant person when necessary. Remember, this is "your" project.

Bakırküre acts as a facilitator between all project stakeholders and prioritizes communication with the client. By involving the client in all phases of the project, from the design process to site control, it ensures collaborative decision-making.