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What Makes Boulder A Unique Place to Design a Restaurant?
How Boulder’s culture, buildings, and communities shape the restaurants we design. Boulder has always had a restaurant culture that feels distinctly its own. Independent restaurants, chef-driven concepts, neighborhood gathering places, and locally rooted businesses are an important part of what makes the city unique—and the spaces they occupy often have just as much character as the restaurants themselves. After more than two decades designing restaurants and hospitality spac
Marc Shen
4 days ago4 min read


Restaurant Renovation vs. New Construction: Which Is Right for Your Restaurant?
When planning a restaurant project in Denver, one of the first major decisions is whether to renovate an existing commercial space or start with new construction. A restaurant renovation can offer character, existing infrastructure, and potentially a more efficient path to opening—but it can also come with constraints that aren't always obvious when you first walk through the space. Both approaches can lead to a successful restaurant, but they come with very different opportu
Marc Shen
Aug 274 min read


What Makes a Successful Restaurant Design? Five Principles for Better Hospitality Spaces
Every restaurant begins with a vision. Whether you're opening your first neighborhood café, launching a chef-driven dining experience, or renovating an existing restaurant, the design of your space will influence far more than how it looks. It affects how your staff works, how guests experience the restaurant, and ultimately how successful the business becomes.
Marc Shen
Aug 13 min read
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