At RDS 360, we understand that space is one of your most valuable assets. Our space planning services maximise every square foot, creating layouts that drive sales, enhance customer experience, and support operational efficiency. Whether you're planning a new store, optimising an existing layout, or working to tight refurbishment deadlines, we deliver solutions that work in the real world with the speed and accuracy store planning teams need.
Planning
FAQ
Here’s everything you need to know before working with us.
What is space planning?
Space planning is the strategic organisation of a space to ensure it works efficiently, safely and commercially. It considers customer flow, operational needs, compliance requirements and brand standards.
How does space planning add value?
Effective space planning: Maximises usable floor area; Improves customer experience; Supports operational efficiency; Reduces costly late-stage design changes. Our data-driven approach ensures layouts are both practical and commercially sound.
Can you test multiple layout options?
Yes. We regularly produce and compare multiple layout scenarios, allowing clients to make informed decisions based on space efficiency, customer journey and operational performance.
What is store planning and how is it different from space planning?
Store planning focuses specifically on retail environments, combining space efficiency with brand expression, merchandising strategy and customer behaviour. It translates brand guidelines into real, buildable store layouts.
Do you work with brand standards and format guidelines?
Absolutely. We regularly work with established brand standards and store formats, ensuring consistency across roll-outs while adapting designs to suit individual sites.
Can RDS 360 support large store roll-outs?
Yes. We specialise in supporting multi-site roll-outs, providing consistent surveys, space planning, design, and BIM models across portfolios. Clients benefit from a single point of contact and repeatable, reliable outputs.
How do store planning and surveying work together?
Accurate surveys and laser scanning ensure store layouts are designed using real, verified data, reducing assumptions and avoiding costly clashes during fit-out.
Ready to Optimise Your Space?
Whether you need retail store planning, merchandising optimisation, or workplace design, we deliver space planning that maximises performance. Let's discuss your project.
