Offices

Office Storage Accessible Layout for Offices

Review the complete journey from arrival to use and exit. Check what people need to see, reach, turn around or operate.

Explore the ideas
Straight kitchen cabinets with a long counter and under-cabinet lighting
Service inspiration: keep task surfaces and storage easy to reach.

Walkthrough checklist

  1. Walk the route from the actual building approach, including thresholds, doors and level changes.
  2. Identify functions that need an approachable position and reachable controls, and check them with users.
  3. Check furniture, contrast and signage against applicable accessibility requirements with the project professional.
Worked example

A household member with limited reach needs to use the laundry controls and retrieve clothing without bending deeply.

Review machine height, control position, door opening, and basket landing with the user in the actual room. Ask the project professional to check the completed arrangement against applicable local requirements.

How to test it

Repeat the walkthrough after furniture is placed and verify the finished design against the applicable local standards.

Harmonised Guidelines for Universal Accessibility in India

Apply it to this space
Layout
Put frequently used supplies along a secondary aisle and personal lockers near the staff arrival route.
Detail
Label cabinet zones, reserve a place for bulky equipment, and use durable pull hardware.
Trade-off
Central storage is convenient but can attract queues.
  • Inventory typical stored items
  • Open every door and drawer in the planned aisle
Kitchen with pale green base cabinets and a continuous tiled backsplash
Service inspiration: choose surfaces that can be wiped along work areas.

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Details worth a closer look

Photographs for design inspiration
Parallel kitchen with teal cabinets and a continuous counter run
Service inspiration: organize equipment along opposing work runs.

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