TL;DR
- Five tiers: Basic, Mid, High-end, Trophy, plus an optional 'flagship' tier.
- Per-sqft budgets scale 4-5x from Basic to Trophy.
- Long-lead items (custom millwork, AV, kitchens) drive the construction schedule.
- Insist on workplace strategy before a designer is engaged.
- Use the Atlas's Fit-out Budget tool to size the high/low range for your city.
The tiers
**Basic ($95-$130/sqft):** Cat A landlord delivery + paint + carpet + standard furniture. Open-plan dominant. Minimal millwork. Standard MEP without modification. **Mid ($135-$195/sqft):** Custom reception, branded conference, high-end task seating, integrated AV, acoustically treated meeting rooms, light millwork. **High-end ($200-$295/sqft):** Custom millwork throughout, premium materials, integrated AV with native room control, custom lighting design, premium catering kitchen, executive office suite. **Trophy ($295-$525/sqft):** Architect-led design, custom finishes, advanced AV with broadcast-grade conferencing, on-floor amenity (cafe, fitness, library), bespoke art and signage program. The per-sqft figures cited are New York Q1 2026 — adjust by city using the Atlas's Fit-out Budget tool.