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Office Location Decision Matrix

This decision matrix compares three possible office locations with four criteria. Commute access and client access measure convenience, annual rent represents the cost tradeoff, and room to grow looks beyond the first lease term. Each option is scored on the same scale, and the weights indicate which factors matter most to the company. The matrix makes the decision assumptions visible and provides a useful starting point for a facilities discussion. It does not include every lease concern. Add security, accessibility, fit-out cost, network availability, parking, and local rules when they matter. Scores should be based on current facts, and the team should agree on what a high score means before reviewing the result.

Type Comparison & Decision MatrixStandard Pugh, Total Design (1991)Engine schematex-comparisonUpdated 9/24/2026
Choose an Office Location
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The request

“A weighted decision matrix for choosing among a city-centre office, a rail-district office, and a suburban campus, comparing commute access, annual rent, client access, and room to grow.”

Then tryAdd a criterion for parkingChange annual rent weight to 5
What is in this drawing

Read the decisions behind it.

01Access

Weight staff and client access separately where both matter.

02Cost

Score annual rent as a favorable lower-cost option.

03Growth

Include future space capacity.

04Evidence

Refresh scores with current lease and transport information.

Use this matrix to focus a site-selection discussion before lease negotiation and due diligence.

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FAQ

Common questions

Why weight commute access highly?

It can materially affect staff convenience and recruitment, but each company should set its own priority.

What does a high rent score mean?

In this example, it means a more favorable annual rent.

Can I add lease risk?

Yes. Add a criterion and score each location with the same definition.