Spatial Planning & Design Consultancy

Excerpt: Expert spatial choreography for hospitality venues, creating functional environments that maximise operational efficiency while delivering distinctive customer experiences.

Description

MGI’s Spatial Planning & Design Consultancy service transforms hospitality spaces through strategic choreography of interior environments. Our consultants meticulously analyse the relationship between all rooms, understanding how adjacencies and flow patterns impact both staff efficiency and guest experience in your pub, bar, restaurant, or hotel. We collaborate closely with clients to establish clear conceptual foundations that align with your business objectives, whether that’s creating intimate dining atmospheres with ample table spacing or maximising covers in high-turnover environments. Our comprehensive approach considers every aspect from catering layouts and seating arrangements to acoustic zoning and lighting design, ensuring each element contributes to a cohesive, functional space that resonates with your target clientele.

Beyond aesthetic considerations, our spatial planning expertise addresses practical operational requirements that directly impact your bottom line. We balance front-of-house appeal with essential back-of-house functionality, ensuring adequate storage and service areas support seamless operations. Our material specifications prioritise durability in high-traffic zones, maintenance requirements, regulatory compliance for fire ratings and slip resistance, and energy efficiency—particularly for lighting solutions. By thoughtfully planning acoustic treatments and zoning, we create appropriate atmosphere transitions throughout your venue, from lively bar areas to conversation-friendly dining spaces, delivering environments that enhance the overall customer journey while supporting operational excellence.

Deliverables

• Spatial Analysis & Flow Mapping – Comprehensive assessment of existing or proposed spaces identifying optimal circulation routes, operational bottlenecks, and opportunity areas
• Zoning & Adjacency Plans – Strategic arrangement of functional areas to maximise operational efficiency and enhance guest experience
• Seating Layout Options – Multiple configuration scenarios with capacity calculations and atmosphere considerations
• Material Zone Strategy – Tactical application of finishes to define areas, manage acoustics, and meet practical/regulatory requirements
• Lighting Zone Concepts – Energy-efficient schemes that create appropriate atmospheres while defining spatial transitions
• Back-of-House Planning – Detailed layouts for service areas, storage, and staff facilities that support front-of-house operations
• Flexibility Recommendations – Solutions for adaptable spaces that can serve multiple functions throughout trading periods

Our Approach

MGI’s consultative approach begins by understanding your business model and target clientele, ensuring our spatial planning decisions support your commercial objectives. We prioritise working with existing architectural features where appropriate, preserving character while maximising budget efficiency. What distinguishes our service is our balanced perspective—we never sacrifice operational practicality for aesthetic impact, ensuring spaces that look impressive while functioning flawlessly. For venues with space constraints, we develop creative flexibility solutions using moveable elements and adaptable lighting schemes. Throughout the process, we maintain transparent communication about trade-offs and priorities, helping you make informed decisions that deliver spaces optimised for both operational success and customer satisfaction.