When designing a new restaurant, we often think first about customer experience and what they see. That means we put a lot of thought into the dining area. As important as the dining area is, it is only about 60% of your restaurant’s space. Back of house (kitchen, prep spaces, administrative offices, storage, restrooms, and staff area) accounts for about …
When a church plant succeeds and the team begins looking for a new home, there are a variety of options: As a church plant, you have a mission that you’re looking to fulfill from the larger church who sent you to this new area. That makes merging with another church less than ideal as you would have to compromise your …
A custom home is a dream for many people. However, once they start the process, they realize just how much work it takes to go from inspiration to design to build and finally occupancy in a custom home build. Although rarely are two projects the same, the same basic steps happen in almost every design process. Of course, you and …
Congratulations on your new, soon-to-be restaurant. If you’ve found your way to this article, you are likely wondering about small restaurant design and how you can maximize the space you have. As an architecture firm who has designed all sizes and types of restaurants, we know that getting it right in a small space can be harder than in a …
During a recent visit to the Denver area, I had the opportunity to visit several craft breweries. During my time there, I looked closely at the busier ones and made some notes about each craft brewery design. What I came to realize is that they all had several things in common. Some of which I completely expected and others that …
A distillery is unlike most other projects. A distillery is often a bar, gift shop, manufacturing facility, and tour business all in one. Few other businesses have as many elements as a distillery or brewery. You need an architect who knows all the needs and regulatory requirements of such a facility. Granted, there isn’t a class or classification that recognizes …
No matter how long the wish list is for your new church building, there still may be things you’re missing. The earlier you bring an experienced church architect onto the project, the more likely you are to realize what you’re missing and get those items worked into your budget. Of course, your architect will ensure that your building conforms to …
Whether you’re building a space from the ground up or repurposing and remodeling an existing space, you need to address the seating needs with your architect earlier in the process than you may realize. Once you have your preliminary layout, it’s time to look at your restaurant seating design. Start with Types of Seating Most restaurants have a mix of …
Whether you’ve been creating craft beer in your home or garage or you’ve successfully opened other breweries, you know that the process takes time, tools and space. If this is your first commercial venture, there is a lot more to consider regarding your brewery architecture and design than you may realize. As a commercial architecture firm, it’s our job to …
If 2024 is the year you start working on your dream home design, your next step should be choosing an architect. It takes some research to find the right one – if you’re not sure what questions to ask during your search, click here for some suggestions. Once you choose your architecture firm, they’ll begin asking questions, offering suggestions, and …
Whether you’re opening a full-service spa with massage, facials, hair and nails, or a salon that offers all types of hair services, you want to make a good first impression. That happens the moment someone drives by or walks up to your salon. However, you want to keep the customers coming back. You must ensure that everyone has an exceptional …
No matter the size of your home renovation or new custom home, you should work with a local and licensed residential architect. As you look for the right one for your project, you should interview them to get a feel of their style, services and experience. Here are some questions to ask that will help you find the best architecture …
Most people choose to work with an architecture firm and build a custom home when they want their forever home. They put a great deal of thought into many aspects. However, almost everyone we’ve talked to who has built a custom home in the past has had something they wished they did differently. Here are the top three. Rushing the …