RESTAURANT DESIGN BRIEF

How to nail a restaurant Design Brief that merges the Art and Science of the business

This is a subject that is very dear to my heart and was born out of necessity and a need to minimise anxiety and heartache. The Design Brief and how to nail it has been a topic I have been grappling with and refining for years. I believe a proper Restaurant Design Brief is the foundation and seed that can ensure long-term success and market longevity for any aspiring restaurateur embarking on a new project. You can think of it as a design driven Business Plan.

November 15, 2020December 16, 2020

RESTAURANT DESIGN GUIDE (4)

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What it takes to design a successful business not only a beautiful space

This is the fourth and final instalment (4 of 4) in a four-part series of articles that make up the restaurant design guide focused on exploring what it takes to design a successful restaurant business not only a beautiful space. In this article I discuss The Importance of MEP, Designing with Maintenance in Mind, Site Conditions, Designing to Budget and Value Engineering, Local Codes & Landlord Requirements, and Project / Design Management.

November 14, 2020December 16, 2020

RESTAURANT DESIGN GUIDE (3)

What it takes to design a successful business not only a beautiful space

This is the third (3 of 4) in a four-part series of articles that make up the restaurant design guide focused on exploring what it takes to design a successful restaurant business not only a beautiful space. In this article I discuss, Emotional Design, Ambience, Visual Merchandising, Styling and Art, Finishes, The 2sqm Experience, Proper Detailing, and Cradle to Cradle (Circular Economy Model / Sustainability)

November 13, 2020December 16, 2020

RESTAURANT DESIGN GUIDE (2)

What it takes to design a successful business not only a beautiful space

This is the second (2 of 4) in a four-part series of articles that make up the restaurant design guide focused on exploring what it takes to design a successful restaurant business not only a beautiful space. In this article I discuss, Design Concept, The Brand, The Layout and Kitchen Design.

November 12, 2020December 16, 2020

RESTAURANT DESIGN GUIDE (1)

What it takes to design a successful business not only a beautiful space

Designing restaurants is more than designing just spaces. It is about designing businesses that thrive. I often think of restaurants as living organisms. They have to connect with people; need to evolve; go through ups and downs; need constant nurture, attention, and love; and they leave memorable impressions on people. This restaurant design guide (1) is the first in a four part series of articles that aim to outline the steps needed to ensure you end up with a beautifully designed space that meets its financial target.