Older commercial buildings in Palm Beach County can be terrific spaces for a brand-new business. However, when it comes to accessibility, the last thing you want is to disrupt the space with inefficiency and barriers. This is where commercial interior design using universal design principles steps in to make these commercial spaces accessible, beautiful, and functional for everybody of every age and ability.
Access to All
Good things happen when people can comfortably access your business. Automatic doors open and close, accessible restrooms are clean and comfortable, will be easier to use for those with mobility issues. Seating and gathering areas are inviting and usable for people of all ages and levels of ability. As major public institutions and private companies adopt the seven principles of universal design, people who never thought to access public spaces before without a lot of hassle and preparation can come and go as easily as a fully able person.
More than the ADA
Federal law states that no individual with a disability should experience discrimination solely because of their disability and be denied participation in any activity or program of a public entity or prevented from accessing the benefits thereof. While smaller buildings, older buildings, and newer businesses are generally have grandfathered exemptions to the ADA, it also means that they are excluding a portion of the population that could benefit from and patronize businesses that would not ordinarily conform to their needs.
Bring It Into the 21st
Whether a Palm Beach County building is 20th century or 19th century, historic or a pre-1990 strip mall, and experienced commercial interior design firm can renovate and update your company space to welcome everyone. When you open your business, open up your business with the seven principles of universal design.
