Nordburger

Name: Nordburger
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Design:Peter Jay Deering


Nordburger takes America's favorite concept of burgers and fries, and combines it with a clean aesthetic fitting of the quality food being served. 




 Gone are the primary colors and plastic seats so commonly found in quick service spaces. Utilizing a minimal aesthetic and simple materials keeps the space bright, inviting, and warm. Limited seating encourages quick bites and a grab and go mentality. The use of concrete bases insures the seats they do have stay in place ensuring room for guests to pass. 


All images © Vogue Living AU

Clive Burger

Name: Clive Burger
Location: Calgary, Canada
Design: Unknown

Clive Burger is a wonderful example of a fast casual space with a modern and fun interior. Utilizing cartoon-esq graphics paired with a restrained material and color palate, allows the space to feel whimsy while establishing a clean and modern space. 





The use of custom furnishings allowed the seating and space to be maximized while keeping a harmonious overall feel.


Images © Scout Flickr

Umami Burger Arts

Name: Umami Burger Arts
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Design: Westin Mitchell


As a chain of restaurants, Umami Burger did a great job crafting an industrial and warm space utilizing exposed, raw brick and muted tones. 







The updated pendant fixtures using exposed bulbs are a great tack on the trend while allowing them to take on their own personality. While not adding much to the space, they were able to create a small bar and separate the open storage from the dining area by utilizing a custom reclaimed wood and metal structure. 




I love that the colors of the brick, warm leather, and oxidized copper are used throughout the space to create a cohesive and warm interior. 


All images © LA Eater

A Look Back; Our Work

It's been a busy year for us and couldn't be more excited about the projects we've gotten to work on and the clients we've gotten to work with. Here is a quick look back at what kept us busy during 2012.



Name: The Salsa Truck
Status: In progress
Location: Chicago, IL


 Name: The Garage
Status: In Progress
Location: Chicago, IL


Name: Dryhop Brewers 
Status: In Progress
Location: Chicago, IL

Name: Shady's Burgers & Brewhaha
Status: In Progress
Location: Dallas, TX
Name: Cogdal Vineyards
Status: Design Completed
Location: South Haven, MI



Name: The Savoy (Previously named, The Odyssey)
Status: Completed
Location: Chicago, IL
Name: Bang Bang Pie Shop
Status: Completed
Location: Chicago, IL

Name: DIY Kitchen Crashers Episode 301 
Status: Completed & Aired
Location: Chicago, IL


A huge thank-you goes out to all of our amazing clients and fans for making 2012 such a great year. With The Garage, The Salsa Truck, Dryhop, and Shady's all opening in 2013, we can't wait for all that 2013 has in store. 

Bukowski Grill

Name: Bukowski Grill
Location: London, UK


Located in a retrofitted shipping container, Bukowski Grill is a pop-up burger shop with some great details.




The main material used throughout the small space is varying tones and species of wood, which contrasts well to the metal exterior. The interior manages a slight diner feel with hints of industrial thrown throughout. 



While small, the linear layout and perpendicular booths utilize space well to maintain an intimate and warm interior.