This unique Starbucks is located in the lower level of the historic Palmer House Hilton which is designated as a Chicago landmark. Restored chandeliers, sconces and artwork recycled from the hotel’s recent renovation fill the cafe with old world charm. Technical challenges included bringing adequate power supply, reconfiguring HVAC ductwork in tight spaces and preserving […]
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Frontera Fresco, Skokie, IL
In association with the Frontera Foods Team and Macy’s Food Facilities Department, Sarfatty Associates conceived and developed a new quick service venue called Frontera Fresco. The restaurant’s theme reflects Chef Rick Bayless’ passion for Mexico’s traditions and Chicago’s vibrant flavors. The interior décor utilizes bold reds and greens in a contemporary theme that reflects the […]
Indianapolis Sheraton Spa & Pool Feasibility Study
In conjunction with “re-branding” to a Sheraton, Remington Hotel management elected to reconfigure the existing exterior ninth floor swimming pool facility to include a spa, fitness center, a four season glass pool enclosure and two new exterior sun decks. Sarfatty Associates provided a design feasibility study that addressed issues including egress, structural design for the […]
Viva’s Hallmark Kiosk, O’Hare International Airport
This unique 400 SF prototype kiosk is proposed for a location near Terminal 3 at O’Hare Airport. Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Chicago Prairie Style of Architecture, this “open” plan edifice attracts people from every direction. The trellis style roof structure with wide sweeping overhangs defines the space and merchandising areas while maintaining nearly unobstructed […]
Sarfatty Associates, Ltd. Offices
Our new offices accommodate future growth and incorporate new features to showcase our capabilities and expertise. The office features an “open plan” with exterior windows on three sides. Modular furniture systems have been re-used, re-worked and added to. The “state of the art” conference room, features a flat multimedia display, tackable acoustic wall panels, and […]
Ramah Day Camp Master Plan, Wheeling, IL
The current owners have operated this day camp for the past nine years. At the time they purchased this nearly fifty year old facility none of the infrastructure had been updated in over thirty years. We provided a master plan which included a new pool locker room building, a new arts and crafts building, a […]
Headquarters, 1154 Lill Studio, Chicago, IL
When 1154 Lill Studio, a custom handbag company, chose this 2-story, 55,000 SF industrial loft building to be their production facility and headquarters, Sarfatty Associates created a design that combined sensitive façade restoration with contemporary open space planning.
Lush Cosmetics, Tyson’s Corner, VA
This retail space located in a mall in Tyson’s Corner, VA, is nearly sixty-six feet long by only five feet in depth. The challenge was to create a successful retail space out of un-useable excess mall width. The visually open glass storefront serves as both a display window and the means to secure the space […]
Hanger Clinic, Kenosha, WI
Sarfatty Associates developed this 2,560 SF tenant space for Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Our services began with a code study and site survey of the existing one-story shell building. This thorough analysis allowed us to produce a full set of code compliant construction documents, complete with planning and coordination of mechanical, electrical […]
Antioch Prairie Feasibility Study, Antioch, IL
Our winning concept was selected from several design proposals to be implemented for this new banquet and restaurant facility located amidst the prairies of Antioch, Illinois. The functional areas for this multi-use food service and hospitality venue are molded to the site and combine to derive the Prairie Style Architectural character of the building. As […]
H2O+ Sea-derived Skincare, Chicago, IL
Royal Promotions Group, a product display & fixturing company, turned to Sarfatty Associates to provide architectural and MEP design services for this cosmetics brand in three Chicago locations. The store is designed along minimalist lines using a white & blue theme to let the products “pop” and make their own statement. In addition to display […]
ADA Analysis, Sheraton Hotel, Chicago, IL
When hotel management determined the need to upgrade their public area to comply with accessibility standards they requested that Sarfatty Associates provide them with an in depth feasibility study. Our study included layouts that would not only meet the requirements of the ADA and building codes within the limitations of the existing room sizes, but […]