Bank Interior Design & Planning

About the project

I’m refreshing the interior of a commercial bank branch and need a designer with both creative flair and a practical grasp of security-conscious environments. The brief covers three intertwined tasks: developing an efficient floor plan, curating all furniture and décor, and specifying lighting and fixture solutions that balance customer comfort with staff productivity and regulatory standards. Space details • Full-service branch: lobby, teller line, private offices, vault zone, ATM vestibule, conference room and back-of-house operations. • Existing shell drawings in DWG and PDF are ready to share. • Corporate brand guidelines and colour palette will be provided on kick-off. Scope of work 1. Interior layout & planning – Optimise customer flow from entrance to teller to private offices while maintaining clear sightlines for security cameras. – Integrate accessibility requirements (ADA compliant circulation, counters, washrooms). – Coordinate with MEP engineers where fixture placement affects HVAC or sprinklers. 2. Furniture & décor selection – Propose furnishings that reflect a modern, trustworthy image yet withstand heavy daily traffic. – Deliver a full schedule with manufacturer, model, finish options and lead times. – Include reception signage, acoustic treatments and branding accents. 3. Lighting & fixture design – Layered lighting strategy: ambient, task and accent, all on energy-efficient LED systems. – Specify fixtures, colour temperature and control zones that comply with local codes and the bank’s sustainability targets. – Provide reflected ceiling plans and lighting calculations (e.g., Dialux or Relux output). Deliverables • Concept mood boards and two initial layout concepts for review • Finalised floor plan (AutoCAD + PDF) with furniture, power and data points marked • 3D visualisations or SketchUp/Enscape renders of key areas • Furniture, finish and lighting specification schedules in Excel • Annotated reflected ceiling and lighting plans • A concise implementation guide for the fit-out contractor Acceptance criteria The design must be code-compliant, align with branding, meet the agreed lighting levels, and receive written approval from our security advisor. Timeline & collaboration I’m looking to begin immediately, targeting concept approval within two weeks and detailed documentation within six. We will communicate through weekly video check-ins and shared cloud folders for file exchange. If you have proven experience designing banks or similarly regulated commercial interiors and can deliver the above, let’s talk.

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