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Whether you’re in the early planning phase or deep into project delivery, our Resource Centre provides valuable information backed by over a decade of hands-on experience.

Explore our latest articles, checklists, project planning resources and expert advice – designed to help you make smarter decisions across every stage of your office or commercial fitout.

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The Lease Decisions that shape your space's potential - Top 10 things to consider

Most fitout problems don’t start on site – they start in the lease.

Long before design begins, the lease quietly sets the rules for handover condition, base-building services, approvals, access windows, and how flexible the space can be over time. When those details aren’t properly understood at signing, they tend to surface later as unexpected upgrades, delays, and budget pressure, usually right when momentum matters most.

If you’re only negotiating the headline numbers, you might be signing up for the real costs later…

The Fitout Compliance Decisions That Shape Outcomes Long Before Construction

When a fitout first enters the conversation, the focus almost always lands on design.
 
How the space will look.
How teams will work in it.
How it reflects the business.
 
These are the right questions to ask. Design matters. It shapes how people experience the space every day. It influences productivity, culture, and how a workplace supports the way an organisation operates. But there’s another factor that quietly shapes every one of those design decisions, often without being fully understood early on.
 
Compliance.

A Deep Dive into 2026 Top Colour Trends and how to integrate them into your workplace.

The most future-ready workspaces aren’t the loudest – they’re the most considered.
 
Across today’s workplaces, we’re seeing a clear shift. Businesses are moving away from overdesigned spaces and short-lived trends, and towards environments that feel calm, adaptable and genuinely supportive of the people who use them every day.
 
This change isn’t accidental. It comes from understanding design decisions early, and knowing how to apply them with purpose.

Setting Up Your Franchise For Success

With the global wellness economy forecast to approach US$9 trillion by 2028 according to the Global Wellness Institute, the opportunity is enormous. But expansion without discipline is one of the fastest ways to erode margins, brand consistency, and franchisee confidence.

At Workspace 360, we work almost exclusively in gym and wellness environments. That’s given us a very clear view of what actually matters when franchises are planning new sites.

Here are 10 considerations every gym and wellness franchise should be thinking about before opening doors in 2026.

How to Deliver an Office Fitout Without Shutting Down Your Workplace

Most organisations can’t afford weeks of downtime during an office upgrade. Phones keep ringing, customers still need support, and your team needs a functional space to work. The reality is that a full office shutdown is rarely practical – and in most cases, completely avoidable.

From a Business Owner’s Perspective: Who Should Lead a Commercial Fitout or New Build Project?​

Many clients begin their commercial fitout journey by engaging an interior designer first. The result is often a stunning concept that unfortunately exceeds the budget, triggers costly redesigns, extends timelines, and sometimes misses the mark on the original intent.

Top 10 Things to Look Out For When Comparing Quotes for Your Fitout Project​

Comparing fitout quotes can be overwhelming  – not because you have too many numbers, but because no two quotes ever look the same.

But the real difference isn’t in the price tag alone. It’s in what’s included, how the project will be managed, and the quality and longevity of the space you’ll ultimately receive.

Workspace 360
Fitout Cost
Guide

While cost estimation can be complex due to the many variables involved, having a clear framework helps ensure successful outcomes, both functionally and financially.

Brand-Driven Office Design: How to Bring Your Identity to Life in Space

A great office doesn’t just look the part; it lives your brand. At Workspace 360, our interior and architecture design service turns your identity, culture, and purpose into a workspace that feels authentic – and performs beautifully.

Green Is the New Standard

As more Australian businesses look for ways to reduce their environmental impact, green fitouts are quickly gaining momentum – especially in urban centres like Melbourne and Sydney. There’s growing interest in what a sustainable workspace looks like, how much it costs, and whether it’s worth the investment.

What You Get in a Turnkey Office Fitout: A Complete Breakdown

A turnkey office fitout is a comprehensive, end-to-end service where one provider manages every stage of your fitout, from initial concept and design through to final delivery and handover.   

What really drives the cost of an office fitout?

We’ve broken down the main factors that impact costs, including size and layout, location, scope of works, materials and design complexity, so you can see what really drives budgets up or down and where smart choices can make the biggest difference.

The Complete Guide to Office Interior Design: Creating Spaces That Work

Your office isn’t just four walls and a few desks, it’s where your people think, collaborate, and grow your business. So why settle for a cookie cutter fit-out when the right office interior design can unlock performance, wellbeing, and brand impact?

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