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:
“Los Angeles Restaurant Scene is on the Move and Mixing It Up” – New York Times:
An update on the LA food scene, with chefs reaching out to up-and-coming neighborhoods, cuisine mash-ups, and embracing the city’s casual style
“Room to Think: the Rise of Still Spaces in the Workplace” – Work Design:
How companies are adding “silent space” to their offices to promote more creative thinking
“Factory Architecture in the Age of Industry 4.0” – Metropolis:
How a handful of companies have transformed industrial factories into offices that also encompass labs, manufacturing areas, and innovation studios
Shea Ink Spring 2017 – Shea:
The latest issue of our in-house magazine, featuring recent projects such as Café Carnegie, McKinney Roe, J. Alexander’s, Lovechild, and more
“Rebirth as a Restaurant” – Restaurant Hospitality:
Looking at the transformation of non-typical venues (gas stations, railroad stations, banks) into restaurants
“The Value-Driven Equation of Fast Casual” – QSR:
A look at the balance between quality of fast-casual food and what customers are willing to pay for it
“Does a James Beard Award Drive Traffic Back to the Restaurant?” – Eater:
A look at restaurant traffic after a James Beard Award (or even a nomination) is earned—the answer is “maybe,” depending on which award it wins, the restaurant’s presence in the media, and its clientele
“What Hospitality Means to Times Critic Pete Wells” – New York Times:
How the hospitality at the new Union Square Café affected Pete Wells’ overall experience, and why a strong sense of hospitality still matters in restaurants
“The Successful Restaurateur’s Guide to Instagram” – FSR:
Tips for restaurateurs on using and increasing their Instagram presence in a way that attracts and is useable for guests
“100 Washington is a Top Project of 2016” – Shea:
We’re pleased to announce that Shea-designed 100 Washington has been named one of Finance and Commerce’s 2016 Top Projects