Specific deliverables
- Site and Project Overview with quick evaluations
- Demolition Plan
- 1/4"Scaled Interior Floor Plan
- Interior Finish Plans and Finish Schedule
- Reflected Ceiling/ Lighting Plan
- Interior and Exterior Wall Elevations
- Detail Drawings for Custom Cabinetry and Fixtures
- Furniture and Equipment Specifications
- Door, Window, and Equipment Schedules
- Interior and Exterior Renderings (If desired)
- Interior and Exterior Finish Samples
- Equipment Plumbing (roughs)
- Equipment Electrical (roughs)
- Consultant Supervision
- Working Documents for Construction
- Health, Planning, Building, and Fire Department Submittal
- Fe3 Energy Efficient Equipment Design and Specification
Restaurant Design
Susan McDonnell & Associates has successfully created some of the most exquisite restaurant interiors in the California Bay Area, from brand new constructions to remodels, interiors and exteriors. With over thirty years of experience in the industry, Susan McDonnell has designed restaurants, pubs, fast food chains, supermarkets, and food trucks that have ranged in size from 800 sq. ft. to roughly 20,000 sq. ft. But don't take our word for it, just look at what past clients have written about us.
Our professionals will be there to ensure that every aspect of the design is executed within your budget and on time, all while using the most sustainable options available. Our designs have not only increased restaurant efficiency in serving customers, it has also saved owners thousands of dollars each year because of our energy efficient design solutions.
Please feel free to browse our Past Projects to evaluate our work and give you ideas for your project.
Our professionals will be there to ensure that every aspect of the design is executed within your budget and on time, all while using the most sustainable options available. Our designs have not only increased restaurant efficiency in serving customers, it has also saved owners thousands of dollars each year because of our energy efficient design solutions.
Please feel free to browse our Past Projects to evaluate our work and give you ideas for your project.
Food Service EQUIPMENT Design & PLANNING
Here at Susan McDonnell & Associates we understand that designing a successful restaurant begins with the kitchen. Through extensive experience and client feedback, we have perfected the art of designing food service kitchens that provide maximum efficiency, usability, and appeal all while staying on budget and being code compliant. McDonnell & Associates handles everything required to meet the Health Department plan submittals and codes. This includes equipment space planning, creating rough plumbing and electrical plans, as well as equipment schedules, giving the client everything they need to create a successful restaurant kitchen.
Past clients who have benefited from our kitchen layouts in California include:
Past clients who have benefited from our kitchen layouts in California include:
- "Giorgio's Italian Food & Pizzeria", Bay Area
- "Frankie Johnnie and Luigi's Too!", Bay Area
- "Malaya, Santa Clara
- "Neighborhood Sports Bar and Kitchen, Pleasanton
- "Prune Yard Theater Bar and Kitchen, Campbell
- "Sushi Boat" Westgate, San Jose
- "Wild Thyme & Cafe", Salinas
- "Palo Alto Kitchen, Palo Alto
- "Mangia Mi", Danville
- "Maria Maria", Danville
- "Jardin" San Jose
- "Lori's Diner" ,San Francisco
- "Casa de Fruta", Hollister
- "The Hive" Orland
- "Boardwalk Sub", Monterey and Salinas
- "Resolute Wine Bar", San Francisco,
- "Granada Theater", Morgan Hill
- "Massimo" Fremont
- "Crawdaddy's", Milpitas
- "Faz Restaurant", San Jose
- "Forbes Grill" Morgan Hill
- "La Urbana" ,San Francisco
- "Golden Gate Grill" ,San Francisco
- "Spread Deli and Bottle Shop", Campbell
- "Lillian's Italian Kitchen", Santa Cruz
- "Manresa Bakery", Los Altos and Los Gatos
- "Faz Vanilla Bakery", Danville
Food Service Project Consulting
Hospitality Design Services
With passion for the complete branding experience, we blend your menu with the restaurant design interior to create an optimal hospitality experience.
Our goal is to create hospitality designs that always ensure maximum customer comfort, while maintaining an atmosphere that is sure to attract repeat customers. Our goal for all projects is that they are designed and executed sustainably from concept to finish on time and on budget.
Site Consulting
Need assurance that the location you are contemplating can fulfill all your foodservice needs? Confused about a demolition plan before construction can begin? Look no further than the experts at Susan Mcdonnell & Associates. For over thirty years our professionals have been working in the field constructing demolition plans, timelines, and giving expert testimony on matters pertaining to pre-existing site conditions.
Code Compliance
In today's building environment, even projects that are a simple re-model must be compliant to the most recent building, environmental, plumbing and accessibility codes. If code compliance is not met, potential lawsuits or hefty fines could result.
Here at Susan Mcdonnell & Associates, we prepare for our clients detailed reports pertaining to any code regulations that are not currently met. For an exact list of what such a report may include, please see our detailed list of available documentation and services.
Past clients who have benefitted from our project consulting include: "Palacio Restaurant" Los Gatos, "Pine Mountain Lake" Pine Mountain, "La Urbana" San Francisco, "Scrambl'z" Campbell, "Liquid Bread & Spread Deli and Bottle Shop" Campbell, and "Lillian's Italian Kitchen" Santa Cruz.
With passion for the complete branding experience, we blend your menu with the restaurant design interior to create an optimal hospitality experience.
Our goal is to create hospitality designs that always ensure maximum customer comfort, while maintaining an atmosphere that is sure to attract repeat customers. Our goal for all projects is that they are designed and executed sustainably from concept to finish on time and on budget.
Site Consulting
Need assurance that the location you are contemplating can fulfill all your foodservice needs? Confused about a demolition plan before construction can begin? Look no further than the experts at Susan Mcdonnell & Associates. For over thirty years our professionals have been working in the field constructing demolition plans, timelines, and giving expert testimony on matters pertaining to pre-existing site conditions.
Code Compliance
In today's building environment, even projects that are a simple re-model must be compliant to the most recent building, environmental, plumbing and accessibility codes. If code compliance is not met, potential lawsuits or hefty fines could result.
Here at Susan Mcdonnell & Associates, we prepare for our clients detailed reports pertaining to any code regulations that are not currently met. For an exact list of what such a report may include, please see our detailed list of available documentation and services.
Past clients who have benefitted from our project consulting include: "Palacio Restaurant" Los Gatos, "Pine Mountain Lake" Pine Mountain, "La Urbana" San Francisco, "Scrambl'z" Campbell, "Liquid Bread & Spread Deli and Bottle Shop" Campbell, and "Lillian's Italian Kitchen" Santa Cruz.
Restaurant Concept Branding
With over thirty years of experience in the food service industry, Susan McDonnell and Associates has served as a key partner in the development and implementation of many restaurant concepts.
Past clients who have benefited from our concept development services include: "Lori's Diner" San Francisco, "Georgio's Italian Food & Pizzeria" Bay Area, "Frankie Johnny & Luigi Too!" Bay Area, "Mangia Mi" Danville, "Boardwalk Sub" Monterey & Salinas, "Crawdaddy's" Milpitas, "Golden Gate Grill" San Francisco, "Faz Bakery" Danville, and "Malaya" Santa Clara
Past clients who have benefited from our concept development services include: "Lori's Diner" San Francisco, "Georgio's Italian Food & Pizzeria" Bay Area, "Frankie Johnny & Luigi Too!" Bay Area, "Mangia Mi" Danville, "Boardwalk Sub" Monterey & Salinas, "Crawdaddy's" Milpitas, "Golden Gate Grill" San Francisco, "Faz Bakery" Danville, and "Malaya" Santa Clara
Lighting Design
Proper ambiance begins with proper lighting. Since our founding in 1978, McDonnell & Associates has been designing interior lighting schemes that not only create stunning ambiance, but also save our clients thousands in energy costs yearly.
Some of the past clients who have benefited from our lighting designs include: "Mangia Mi" Bay Area, "Boardwalk Subs" Monterey, and "Giorgio's" San Jose.
Some of the past clients who have benefited from our lighting designs include: "Mangia Mi" Bay Area, "Boardwalk Subs" Monterey, and "Giorgio's" San Jose.
Design Instruction
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Susan McDonnell instructs a Food Service Facility Design course in the Hospitality Management Department at Mission College. The Hospitality Management Department gives students the opportunity to learn hands-on techniques for the exciting food service industry.
For more information about this course and other courses taught by Susan, please visit the Mission College Hospitality website. |