Projects

We provided a complete turnkey package of services for our client's first store, a 4,800 sq. ft. space, from the ground up. As the project chief designer, Ai acted as both the project coordinator and owner representative to the landlord, Westfield Southcenter.

Our services included:
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• Architectural space planning
• Coordinated structural engineering drawing
• Equipment operational floor plan
• Building permit application and management for all KC health and MEP permits
• Interior design
• Business concept development
• Logo identity
• Signage
• Furniture and landscape design

In partnership with our sustainable bamboo specialist, Lamboo, in the US, we created a precision-functional outdoor furniture and fixture green design system that is easy to build, move, and maintain. Our design provided shop drawings suitable for metal welders to bid, verify, and install with clear communication and accuracy.

Our work involved interior design modifications, including product displays in an existing open kitchen. We closely collaborated with the beer tower fabricator to create an efficient self-serve beer tower featuring a great selection of beers from around the world. We are delighted to work with Vinason to serve their sports audience. Our successful planning has helped them maintain an exciting atmosphere from inside to outside dining, with flexible, fun, and dynamic electronic displays to engage customers every day and on game days.

We worked closely with the landlord and developer to convert an existing retail space in Southcenter Parkway Shopping Center into the second location for a Vietnamese family-owned market. The project covered a total area of 27,000 square feet, including 7,000 square feet dedicated to six food court cafes with fewer than 12 seats each.

We led the design team in conceptual design and space planning, and provided strategic support for tenant sublease arrangements.Our design featured elements of traditional Vietnamese landmarks, such as the Cho Ben Thanh roof, and incorporated oceanic seafood themes with simple artifacts and decor. Permits for tenant improvements were submitted separately for the market and the food courts. We coordinated with the plumbing consultant and contractor but were not involved in the market’s construction build-out.

We partnered with a client boasting over 30 years of wholesale manufacturing experience to complete their first retail space—an 8,000 sq. ft. facility in Rainier Valley.
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The design integrated three di
stinct operations: tofu wholesale, a Vietnamese banh mi bakery, and Sunta Cafe.Our role encompassed a comprehensive design strategy, from exterior finishes, roofing, and signage to selecting mass production equipment.

We streamlined the process by submitting three building permits and two health plan reviews, ensuring smooth approval for manufacturing operations.With 3D renderings, we facilitated collaboration with consultants, fabricators, and the client’s MEP team, resulting in an efficient and coordinated execution.

We are partnering with Ichi Group Developer and Universal Investments LLC to develop a mixed-use project, featuring four levels of apartment homes with ground-level retail, on parcel 362205-9146.

For phase 1, we collaborated with Skillings Connolly, Inc. in 2018 to evaluate and modify wetland delineations near the site. Moving forward, we will oversee the new land survey and feasibility study to comply with Covington’s downtown MHO zone regulations, including managing consultants for landscape preservation and civil engineering for stormwater management near buffer zones.

Following the pre-application with the city, we will lead the selection of architectural and structural engineering consultants for phase 2, guiding the site plan and design development process.

In partnership with Hiep Star LLC and Pickleball Co-Op, we are spearheading the planning and programming of more health and recreation spaces throughout the Northwest, honoring pickleball's origins in Washington State. We are now working with developers and property owners to integrate pickleball courts—both indoor and outdoor—early in the land use and zoning planning stages.

Our goal is to enhance residential and mixed-use projects, community spaces, and assisted living developments with valuable amenities that attract tenants and buyers. We offer three business models: outdoor/indoor courts, club formats with 3-6 courts, and large tournament venues with 30+ courts, including amenities such as showers and administrative areas. Our commercial approach integrates healthy food kiosks by selected brands, creating a vibrant and engaging recreational environment.