The office needs function. It is the house of business, and business gets things done. In planning an office space, the needs of the employees are balanced by the needs of the company. The aesthetic, just as any other facet of the organization, needs to drive your vision and mission forward. Office design requires balancing the short and long-term needs of owner, employee, customer, and stakeholder. Having a space for business is a balance for all working stakeholders as a primary design criteria.