Static needs in a business are a thing of the past. Needs for any business have become highly dynamic in the current day and age, and Businesses that can adapt to a changing world are capable of long-term sustenance. A building's flexibility in design can allow it to evolve with changing user needs. The design flexibility of a structure or element can let it be used efficiently despite the operational requirements changing, whereas obsoletion is more likely in inflexible buildings.

Here are the reasons why flexibility in design can help a business flourish:

1. Makes your space more adaptable.

When a building design is adaptable, it is more likely to have the ability to accommodate changing and evolving business requirements, making sure that the spaces don’t become useless. A business that can maximise the functionality in its available space can save on plenty of extra expenses.

2. Can improve functionality.

Fluctuations in market needs can cause spaces to be under-utilised or over-filled depending on the necessity of the hour. Flexibility in design can allow various functions to take up more space or clear up space, which helps the business function adapt quickly. It increases functionality to a marginal extent. 

3. Helps reduce costs. 

A business can see unexpected growth in one of its sectors and stagnation in another. It can lead to an unexpected change in the infrastructure needs compared to the original building plan. While a building that does not keep flexibility as a core design element increases costs in construction, modification and retrofitting, a structure designed for flexibility can help reduce plenty of overhead costs. 

4. Increases occupancy.

Since the flexibility in spaces allows for flexibility in function, it increases the chances of the space being freely customised depending on the user's needs. It makes these kinds of buildings and spaces more attractive to many prospective occupants since it allows them to utilise available space optimally.

5. Increase overall business creativity.

Since flexibility allows users to customise the spaces to their convenience, it gives them the freedom to be creative, and try out layouts combinations that fit them the most - giving them the possibility to collaborate and do focused work as required.

6. Keeps the space looking fresh.

In the case of businesses that require repetitive or monotonous tasks, spaces with unchanged design for a long time become lifeless. Having the potential of flexibility in design, it allows users to keep changing layouts and design styles to allow for the space to keep looking fresh and attractive, which helps them feel energised.

7. Increases the value of the space.

If the infrastructure design for your business has the element of flexibility, the potential for space usage increases multi-fold. It also makes the investment less risky since it allows multiple uses in any space. This feature makes the property an excellent prospect for a bigger market, thus also making it easier to sell. 

8. Makes business more sustainable.

Since the flexibility in design allows for many changes without having to spend a lot of capital, it also requires fewer resources in its lifetime on average. It results in a low carbon footprint compared to a structure not designed for flexibility and may need multiple renovations, modifications and retrofitting.

9. Improves productivity & user experience.

A personally customisable space enriches the user experience and allows them to create a personal connection. Since they get personally involved in the layout and design, it develops a sense of ownership which augments its perceived value. It is known as the Ikea effect. 

10. Increases productivity.

In context to office spaces, layouts can be personalised to allow users and employees to get the maximum comfort in their workspace - allowing them to achieve maximum productivity. 

There can be two types of flexibility. You can achieve dynamic flexibility through elements such as moveable partitions, and innately flexible features are multi-utility spaces, open-plan offices, ample clear heights, and high-capacity service voids. It may also include broader characteristics such as the ability of a room to expand or use a variety of different energy sources, as well as disassembly. It can include the implementation of fundamental design options; for example, it may be relatively simple to make a linear building larger or smaller by adding or subtracting a bay, whereas it may be very challenging to change a circular structure without compromising the design's integrity.

It is critical to comprehend if flexibility is a suitable design element for your project. It can be instrumental in making a retail complex or an office space more lucrative. But it may not be beneficial to have full-fledged flexibility features in businesses like hotels and casinos that require customisation in design to have the maximum usage for their experiential services. Their unique architectural and design identity is vital for their business. Experts can help you analyse and translate your business into an architectural solution which can help you sustain and grow. We at Graniti Vicentia are committed to helping companies to grow and flourish by providing our expertise in architectural services and helping them build their best infrastructure. Visit our portfolio to check out our work. Contact us to know more.