Develop security-conscious facility layouts and environmental strategies to mitigate risks

Design Security Into Your Space From Day One

Growing businesses often face critical decisions about their physical spaces—whether leasing new offices, expanding existing locations, or building from the ground up. Without security expertise on staff, these decisions are typically made without considering how facility design impacts security outcomes.

At 141 Security Consulting, we help you integrate security principles into your workspace planning before expensive retrofitting becomes necessary.

Comprehensive Design Services for Growing Businesses

Our facility and environmental design services provide practical guidance for companies at any stage:

New Location Selection

  • Site vulnerability assessments

  • Neighborhood security analysis

  • Building infrastructure evaluation

  • Security implications of multi-tenant arrangements

  • Future-proofing for growth

Interior Space Planning

  • Security-conscious floor plan development

  • Reception and lobby design for visitor management

  • Secure area zoning and compartmentalization

  • Critical infrastructure placement and protection

  • Privacy considerations for sensitive operations

Active Threat Response Design

  • Evacuation route planning and optimization

  • Shelter-in-place location identification

  • Emergency notification system placement

  • Access/egress points assessment for emergency response

  • Rally point designation and alternative safe locations

Environmental Security Strategies

  • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) implementation

  • Natural surveillance enhancement

  • Territorial reinforcement measures

  • Natural access control strategies

  • Target hardening recommendations

OUR Approach

Unlike traditional architectural firms that may lack security expertise, or security firms that don't understand startup constraints, our approach is:

Practical & Scalable

  • Solutions that grow with your business

  • Phased implementation options that align with expansion plans

  • Cost-effective measures for immediate protection

Business-Aligned

  • Security design that enhances rather than hinders operations

  • Balance between security, aesthetics, and workplace culture

  • Protection strategies that respect your brand and values

Future-Focused

  • Designs that anticipate your security needs as you scale

  • Flexible solutions that adapt to changing threat landscapes

  • Infrastructure planning for future security technology integration

Our REVIEW Process

  1. Requirements Gathering: We learn about your business operations, culture, and growth plans.

  2. Risk Assessment: We identify specific threats and vulnerabilities relevant to your industry, location, and operations.

  3. Design Development: We create security-conscious design recommendations tailored to your space and needs.

  4. Integration Planning: We develop strategies to incorporate security elements without disrupting your workplace environment.

  5. Implementation Guidance: We provide expertise during construction, renovation, or modification of your space.

Why Startups Choose Our Design Services

Prevent Costly Retrofitting Incorporating security elements during initial design is significantly more cost-effective than adding them later.

Create Safe Environments Employees perform better and retention improves when they feel secure in their workspace.

Protect Critical Assets Thoughtful design helps safeguard your most valuable physical and intellectual property.

Prepare for Emergencies Well-designed spaces facilitate faster, more effective responses during critical incidents, potentially saving lives.

From Concept to Implementation

Whether you're evaluating a new lease, renovating existing space, or building from the ground up, our facility and environmental design services ensure security considerations are addressed at the optimal time—before decisions are finalized.