CBBA have been appointed to work on a fit out of a restaurant in the modern Export building at the East India Dock in London. The project is for a restaurant chain and works are due to be completed soon.
Our restaurant architects combine creativity and functionality to design dining spaces that captivate guests.
Cameron Bosque Brookes Architects specialise in the design and creation of one-off, location-specific restaurants, cafés, bars and hospitality venues. We design immersive hospitality experiences designed to create a unique and memorable experiences for each customer.
Many of our clients are independent owners and operators. We work in partnership with them to add value to their businesses and realise their vision. When opening a restaurant or redesigning your existing one, finding the right team to bring your culinary vision to life is crucial. We take pride in our team of experienced restaurant architects, dedicated to turning your restaurant dreams into reality.
Designing a restaurant is a complex process that involves careful planning and execution. Cameron Bosque Brookes’s restaurant architects follow a comprehensive step-by-step process to ensure your restaurant project is a success. We work closely with interior designers and other design team consultants as lead designers to manage the project and offer a start to finish full RIBA Stage service.
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This fit-out project for Dao Food Express marks an exciting venture into UK hospitality for them. Dao specialises in the exportation of tea and coffee, grown and farmed from their own land in China.
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CBBA have been appointed to work on a fit out of a restaurant in the modern Export building at the East India Dock in London. The project is for a restaurant chain and works are due to be completed soon.
The biggest issue with 2d plans and 3d images is that our clients struggle to understand the designs concept and when you are paying thousands of pounds on a building project this is not good enough. We use virtual reality as part of the design process to show you options and allow you to walk around the proposals as if you would in real life. You get a sense of how the completed building will feel and the sense of space.
Our restaurant architects bring a wealth of knowledge and creativity to the table. They understand that designing a restaurant is not just about aesthetics; it’s about creating an immersive experience for your customers. With years of experience our commercial architects have the expertise to transform your ideas into functional, aesthetically pleasing, and profitable dining spaces.
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The industry standard is typically a 40/60 split (40% for the kitchen, storage, and staff areas; 60% for the dining room and bar). If the kitchen is too small, your "ticket times" (how long food takes) will suffer during a rush. If the dining room is too small, you won't have enough seats to hit your break-even point. An architect helps balance this "revenue vs. capacity" equation based on your specific menu complexity.
The "Deadly Cross": Ensuring the path for servers carrying hot food doesn't cross the path of guests walking to the restrooms. Server Stations: Strategically placing POS systems and water stations so servers don't have to walk back to the kitchen for every small request. Delivery/Takeout: Designing a dedicated pickup zone so delivery drivers don't linger in the main entrance and disrupt the "vibe" for dine-in guests.
HVAC (Ventilation): A restaurant kitchen generates massive heat and smells. An architect must ensure the "Make-Up Air" system is strong enough so the dining room doesn't smell like old fryer oil or feel like a sauna. Acoustics: Hard surfaces (tile, brick, wood) look great but create an echo chamber. Architects suggest "hidden" solutions like acoustic ceiling baffles or soft underside-table treatments to ensure guests can hear each other without the room feeling dead.
This isn't just about how many chairs you own; it's about Occupancy Loads. Exit Widths: The number of people allowed is often limited by the width of your exit doors and the distance to them. Restroom Ratios: Local health codes often dictate that for every number of seats, you must have a number of toilets. If you want 100 seats but only have space for two single-use restrooms, the council will force you to reduce your seating capacity.
Modern restaurants live and die by social media. Architects now design specifically for "The Shot," which includes: Lighting Zones: Creating "warm" pools of light over tables that make food look appetizing in photos, while keeping communal areas dimly lit for mood. Durability (Commercial Grade): Everything an architect specifies must be "Contract Grade." Residential chairs will break within months in a high-volume restaurant; fabrics must be "rub-tested" (Martindale scale) to ensure they won't wear thin after thousands of diners.