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Commercial test fits and feasibility Melbourne

A test fit checks whether the tenancy can fit the team, rooms and circulation you need before you sign the lease or commit to the full Interior Design project. FORJ prepares test fits for tenants, landlords and agents across Melbourne, and the work carries into design if the project goes ahead.

Request a test fitWhere it sits in the stages

When a test fit is useful

  1. Before signing a leaseCheck the floor works for the business before you commit to it.
  2. Choosing between tenanciesCompare two or three options on the same brief.
  3. Refurbish or relocateTest whether the current space can work before deciding to move.
  4. A growing teamSee whether the floor can take the headcount you expect.
  5. Leasing a vacant floorLandlords and agents showing how a tenancy could be used.
  6. Before a fitout budget is setUnderstand the likely scope before pricing begins.

What we need from you

Most of this is usually on hand. What is missing, we can confirm on site.

  1. 01The floor planBase building drawings or an existing plan, as a PDF or CAD file.
  2. 02The tenancyThe address and the area you are considering.
  3. 03HeadcountThe team today, and what you expect it to be.
  4. 04The spaces the business needsMeeting rooms, quiet rooms, kitchen, storage, reception, customer areas.
  5. 05TimingWhen the lease or the decision needs to be made.
  6. 06Site accessIf a walkthrough is needed to check what the drawings do not show.

What you receive, and what it does not cover

What a test fit includes and what it does not answer

What you receive

  • A test fit plan of the tenancy
  • Layout options, where comparing them helps the decision
  • Planning commentary: what fits, what does not, and why
  • Opportunities and constraints of the space

What a test fit does not answer

These need a builder, a building surveyor or specialist consultants, and some only become clear in later design stages.

  • Construction cost
  • Compliance, building permits or certification
  • Engineering and building services capacity
  • Detailed finishes and furniture selections

What happens next

If the tenancy works, the test fit becomes the starting point for concept design. The planning is not repeated, and Sam continues to lead the design. If it does not work, you have found out before signing, not after.

Commercial interior design

Questions clients ask

How long does a test fit take?

It depends on the size of the tenancy and the information available. We confirm timing once we have seen the plan and the brief.

Can we get a test fit before signing the lease?

Yes. That is where a test fit is most useful: it shows whether the floor can support the business while the decision is still open.

Is a test fit the same as a floor plan?

No. A floor plan shows what exists. A test fit shows how your business could use the space: workstations, rooms, circulation and the relationships between them.

Do you prepare test fits for landlords and agents?

Yes. FORJ prepares test fits, leasing plans, speculative suite concepts and presentation plans that show prospective tenants what a vacant tenancy could become.

What happens if we go ahead?

The test fit becomes the starting point for concept design, so the planning is not repeated. You can also stop at the test fit.

Test the tenancy first

Send us the plan and the headcount. We will confirm what the test fit covers and when it can be done.

Request a test fit