At Shea, we pride ourselves on staying on top of what’s happening in design news. It helps us keep tabs on what’s fresh, inspiring, and happening in the world—and we make a few headlines of our own, too. Here are some recent articles delving into design, experience, and what’s buzzing in our community:
“Pushing the Boundaries of Law-Office Design” – Work Design:
A rundown of ways that office design for professional-service firms can stay fresh and modern, keeping the workplace corporate but still incorporating great design
“Growing Perk for Hotel Guests: Private Bars and Rooftops” – New York Times:
A short piece detailing some of the country’s best-designed guest-only hotel bars and rooftops
“How Does a Neighborhood Restaurant Keep Locals Happy After Receiving National Acclaim?” – Grub Street:
Speaking with the owners of Olmsted (Brooklyn) and Rose’s Luxury (Washington, DC) about keeping neighborhood appeal when a restaurant goes national
“When the Fast-Casual Model Doesn’t Work” – FSR:
How a Chicago restaurant adapted its casual restaurant when their combo of counter-and-waiter service didn’t work for them
“6 Tips for Entering a New Market” – QSR:
Tips for QSRs looking to expand—when to do it, where to go, and what costs to keep in mind
“David Shea Featured in Restaurant Acoustics Webcast” – Shea:
A link to the full recorded version of David’s webcast with RD+D magazine regarding the importance of acoustics in restaurant design
“Whole Foods’ New Bryant Park Location is Open, with a ‘Produce Butcher’” – Gothamist:
A retail-design piece with details on New York’s newest Whole Foods location, heavy on the ready-to-eat dining options and featuring the chain’s first “produce butcher”