Among layers of design, a spot to eat, drink, and ponder opens Owner Mike Stamatelos felt a space to decompress from the outside world was needed and, as his debut in hospitality, opened Porcelain in the Queens, New York neighborhood of Ridgewood. To help him navigate his café remodel, he posted his project on Sweeten, […]
Get a head start researching your business space with these important elements A playspace renovation in Union Square by Sweeten contractor Piotr Getting started on commercial renovations can be both an exciting and overwhelming time. Perhaps you’re launching a business you’ve been dreaming about for a long time, or, if that dream has already proven successful, […]
Babeland heightens the senses with a new look and a welcoming vibe With retail stores already serving the east and west coasts, Babeland, a women-friendly adult sex toy company, was looking to refresh their SoHo shop in downtown Manhattan. The space would hold an expanded product line, bring in new displays, and an improved flow, as […]
Making the leap from e-commerce or need a physical presence for your business? Here’s a commercial renovation cost guide to get started Designer Rebecca Taylor store project by Sweeten contractor David Opening a physical brick-and-mortar store is a bold and energizing step. It’s a chance to create a walk-in version of a business you’ve been growing, or a tangible realization […]
Ready to start or graduate your business or medical practice to your next office space? Here’s how to cost out a renovation Office build-out by Sweeten contractor Paul in Manhattan Perhaps you have outgrown your home office or coworking space or maybe your business is in need of a fresh location or configuration. An office […]
A restaurant renovation cost guide to opening your own business—from walk-throughs and permits to MEPs and construction deadlines Chikarashi renovation by Sweeten architect Steven and Sweeten general contractor Carl Restaurant renovation costs are hardly a prix fixe situation; they can vary dramatically based on the project. Is it a turnkey situation, where you’re planning to open up in […]
Set as the next culinary trend, the partners continue to expand on its Japanese-Hawaiian-inspired cuisine Building on the success of their first counter-serve restaurant in Chinatown, the founders of Chikarashi develop their hold on a modern interpretation of poke (pronounced poh-keh), a traditional Polynesian dish, with a second location in NoMad. They called on Sweeten to execute […]
Having contingency plans offers capital protection for unplanned events Lakou Cafe renovation in Brooklyn by Sweeten contractor Mark Starting a business is both daunting and exciting. It could mean that you will finally be your own boss, or have a chance to execute on an idea that has beckoned you for years. But that good idea […]
A design-build firm can manage an entire project and be a “one-stop” shop—if you choose (Above) Sweeten homeowners Erica + Joshua’s home renovation Design-build firms are a growing segment of the construction landscape. As the name suggests, the firm takes care of the design as well as the construction phase of a project. Historically, the process […]
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