01
We want to improve layout and workflow
Useful when the current office feels hard to move through, hard to focus in, or unevenly used.
Starting Point
Where office projects often begin
Some teams want to fix layout and usability. Others want a more brand-led space. Others need support all the way through relocation or implementation.
02
We want a workplace that feels more like the company
For teams that want furniture, finishes, color, and atmosphere to support recruiting, visits, and daily identity.
03
We need support through implementation
Best for relocation, expansion, or renewal projects where ordering, coordination, and installation also need structure.
WHY FORMA
Why clients choose FORMA for offices
Office projects work best when business use, human flow, and brand character are organized together rather than separately.
REASON 01
We design around the way people work
Department roles, meeting frequency, focus time, communication flow, and visitor movement all shape the plan.
REASON 02
Brand character can be translated into space
The office should support first impressions as well as daily work, especially where recruiting or client visits matter.
REASON 03
We keep implementation in view
Furniture, finishes, delivery conditions, and site constraints affect what the office can really become.
REASON 04
We balance efficiency and atmosphere
The workplace should look aligned, but also be easier to use after the novelty of the design has passed.
Services
Three levels of support
Projects often begin with layout planning, expand into broader direction, and sometimes continue into implementation support.
Layout Plan
Workflow interview and layout proposal
Typical fee: from ¥4,000 / sqm
A strong fit when the main goal is to improve zoning, seat layout, circulation, and general workplace usability.
- Workstyle interview
- Zoning and layout proposals
- Seat planning and circulation review
- Direction for office furniture selection
Direction Plan
Furniture selection, finishes, contractor coordination
Typical fee: from ¥6,500 / sqm
For teams that need the office furniture, floor and wall finishes, and contractor discussions to work from one direction.
- Furniture selection and layout updates
- Floor and wall finish planning
- Specification coordination with contractors
- Updated layout and item lists
Implementation Support
Ordering, installation, and final adjustments
Typical fee: from ¥9,000 / sqm
For relocation and renewal projects that need help beyond the proposal stage, including ordering and site coordination.
- Procurement schedule support
- Coordination with vendors and contractors
- Furniture assembly and installation support
- On-site final layout adjustments
Flow
How office projects move
01
ALL PLANS
Listening and scope definition
We review workstyle, meeting patterns, visitors, recruiting context, and the current workplace issues.
02
DIRECTION / IMPLEMENTATION
Site review and measurements
For broader scopes, we confirm dimensions, building conditions, delivery constraints, and the practical limits of the site.
03
ALL PLANS
Layout and furniture direction
This is the core of the Layout Plan and establishes how the office should function and feel.
04
DIRECTION / IMPLEMENTATION
Finish planning and contractor coordination
Furniture, floor and wall finishes, and planning documents are aligned so implementation discussions can move smoothly.
05
IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT
Ordering and site coordination
For implementation support, we stay involved while ordering, delivery schedules, and on-site communication are being organized.
06
IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT
Final review and adjustments
We check how the space actually works after delivery and make layout adjustments where needed.
Case Study
Selected work
Tokyo Office Project
Case A
Implementation Support
A small Tokyo startup office planned to fit six workstations while still holding a quieter meeting area deeper in the space.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can you help with a small office?
Yes. We also work with compact offices, studios, and spaces that combine office and showroom functions.
Can you review our current office instead of only relocation projects?
Yes. We can start with layout and usability issues in the existing office.
Can you coordinate with the contractor?
Yes, that is included in the broader direction and implementation scopes when needed.
What is the usual timeline?
As a guide, around 2 to 3 weeks for layout planning, 3 to 4 weeks for direction, and around 4 weeks for implementation support.
Talk to us
We can help sort out what the office needs first
Whether the need is layout improvement only or a broader workplace direction, we can start from the current issues and define the next step together.