Three Laws of Contemporary Cafe Design
A great cafe is more than a sum of its parts. To craft a space that inspires creativity, offers exciting fare, and generates an inimitable buzz, integrate these concepts into the cafe design. 1. Movie Star Lighting With the widespread use of smartphones, every customer is a photographer–and a potential promoter. The flatware is tasteful, […]
Showroom Design That Sizzles Across the Coast
New Orleans’ businesses have a certain air about them. There is a certain way they seem to carry themselves that shows both an eye toward culture and history as well as an eye toward the chic and modern. These businesses understand the cultural climate of the city and through their retail store construction or commercial […]
Tailoring Office Renovation to Match Company Culture
More and more companies are carrying out office renovations based on open workspace designs. According to a study by the International Facilities Management Association, 70 percent of American workers go to offices with open floor plans. But do these floor plans actually create a more productive work environment, or are they simply the latest trend […]
Store Handicap Access Needs to Be Accessible and Friendly
Customers with disabilities need to have all of the same access to businesses that anyone else needs. Companies could lose important potential customers if disabled access is not maintained correctly. Anyone unsure about local codes can receive assistance from commercial construction professionals. Disabled customers and their families patronize retail shops, malls, restaurants, grocery stores, and […]
Pop-Up Shop Planning And Construction Tips
Good things sometimes come out of bad situations. The proliferation of pop-up shops, for example, was a direct result of the Great Recession. Desperate for a steady source of income at a time when retail vacancies were high, commercial landlords became more receptive to alternative leasing structures. Instead of insisting on one or two-year leases, […]
