Interior Design and Consultancy

Turning user needs into practical spatial decisions

In an office, circulation, workstation layouts, lighting and ventilation components shape the same space together. Our interior design service connects these decisions with user needs and construction details. AECO develops function, spatial experience and technical coordination together, from the accommodation brief through materials and junction details.

For offices, commercial spaces and renovation projects, the opportunities and constraints of the existing building matter alongside its intended use. We discuss movement, working patterns, service flows and users' expectations at the outset. Clarifying the areas to be designed and their existing conditions helps the team identify which decisions need to be considered together.

We begin with the accommodation brief, circulation and functional layouts. User scenarios provide a basis for examining how different arrangements affect the use of the space. Developing the concept connects visual preferences with implementation and operational needs.

We review finishes, fixed furniture and junction details in terms of durability, maintenance and indoor environmental quality. Material selection considers technical documentation, use conditions and installation methods alongside appearance. Aligning the way a solution is described in drawings with its intended implementation helps communicate the design intent.

We consider lighting, electrical and mechanical systems together with the interior layout. Coordination examines how ceilings, lighting, air terminals and similar components affect the spatial arrangement. Discussing visual and technical requirements through the same drawings and decisions helps construction teams work from more consistent information.

Where indoor environmental targets form part of the brief, topics such as light and occupant comfort can be related to the WELL Building Standard. Daylight simulation can also support an understanding of how natural light is distributed within a space. The studies required depend on its intended use and the project's objectives.

As the design develops, we review layout, material and detail decisions together. Within the agreed implementation consultancy scope, we consider samples, technical questions and design issues encountered on site. Changes are reviewed for their effects on other disciplines and earlier decisions, and the relevant project information is updated.

Keeping the reasons behind decisions traceable is important. Understanding why a material or detail was selected helps the team direct construction questions to the appropriate person. Recording unresolved issues clearly also supports the flow of information between design and implementation.

Deliverables include the accommodation brief and concept design, layouts, details and material information appropriate to the agreed scope, and technical coordination and implementation recommendations. We organise the documents around the project stage and the teams' needs. Our sustainable materials consultancy provides further information on reviewing material documentation.