The Taziki’s Brentwood location was a 3,000 SF tenant build out completed back in 2015.
D and E enjoyed working closely with Taziki’s on this location and a few others in Nashville and Brentwood. Each site required working within the parameters of the Landlord combined with the local jurisdictional requirements in order to successfully accomplish the client’s branding and operational programs. We are excited to continue to see this brand grow and offer a great product to their guests.
START-TO-FINISH SERIES: Phase Two – Design Development
We are continuing into the next phase of our one-stop-shop design process – Design Development. While our project coordinators are conducting due diligence, our architectural and/or civil team is working on the following:
And more! We enjoy working closely with the client in this phase to create their vision and design solutions to meet their needs. Stay tuned for the next phase!
D and E provided full site design services and shell architecture for this Chipotle in Hendersonville, TN.
The civil work in this location posed unique challenges to convert what was one site into two, while still maintaining vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation throughout. Our civil team had to creatively engineer the patio and drive-thru layouts in order to make the development work. We were glad to have found a way to efficiently re-use what we could while replacing what we needed to.
Tenant Architect: Red Architecture
Commercial Developer: Oldacre McDonald
Our team worked closely with the client to design the full site and building for Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ. This project involved a high level of coordination through all phases, especially permitting and site design phases in the Denver market. It was fulfilling to see the final project come to life with the authentic wood and brick exterior finishes beside the iconic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.
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This series will walk you through our step-by-step process of our one-stop-shop, nationwide design. The project we chose to feature is the Buffalo Wild Wings in Xenia, OH which we completed for BWW franchisee, Grube, Inc. We are so excited to see this project open back in November 2023 and look forward to letting you in on the journey.
Our projects always begin with Due Diligence. In this first phase, our team:
• Reviews the site information provided by the client
• Analyzes the site conditions and constraints
• Investigates and researches on local guidelines, fees, and permitting timelines
• Visits the site to document existing conditions
• Prepares a Preliminary Site Investigation Report
• Creates site and building Test-fits
And more!
Our goal in this phase is to identify the local requirements, project feasibility, and any concerns to the client so that they have full transparency at the project’s inception, rather than being surprised later down the road.
Stay tuned for our next step in the process…
Reminiscing on one of our favorite past projects where we headed up the interior design and drawings for a Bricktops office space. Concept statement written by one of our experienced and innovative interior designers, Lea Materrazi.
“This adaptive reuse space of a historical production mill creates the perfect space for the corporate headquarters of a national restaurant group. The warm and inviting elements of the building structure highlight the local roots while promoting the collaboration and creativity of the team members. Echoes of the building’s rich history combine with nods to the design aesthetic of the restaurants set the stage for a luxurious yet comfortable work environment.
The building shell of exposed brick walls, ceiling, ductwork and columns drove the design aesthetics. Keeping the exposed finishes where possible while complimenting with a warm white wall paint, custom millwork and bold deep brown tone broadloom carpet brings the space to life again. Workspaces with materials that blend into the industrial feel in tandem with modern black pendant fixtures ground the space and activities. Acoustical baffles add interest while aiding the sound absorption and reverberation against the hard surrounding surfaces and exposed ceiling and plaster walls and columns.
The conference space was a focal point and has custom wooden dropped grid and a cluster of pendant lights that accentuate the space. The revived modern style of the conference table carries the historical nod to the past while upgrading to the future.
Art brings the finishing touches to create the comfortable and personal additions to the space. Two gallery walls of prints from the client’s personal collection add a whimsical touch to complete the space.”
Throwback Thursday! In 2016 our team was engaged to develop a new restaurant concept, Holler & Dash, from the ground up. We worked closely with the client, branding lead, and vendors to bring the vision to life. It was a fulfilling journey to see the welcoming reaction from guests and to receive recognition for the design. We are always excited to offer our expertise in the development of new brands!
Past Project Highlight: Liberty Station is a 45,000 sq. ft mixed-use building housing a blend of retail and restaurants on the first floor and offices on the second floor. The site presented challenges with a steeply descending grade toward Carothers Pike, resulting in three zones of the building to accommodate the gradually lower elevations. Kimley Horn provided Civil Engineering services on this project. Our team enjoys employing innovative, practical solutions when site challenges arise. 
