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Foodservice design, clarified.
These answers outline how ATK Design Studios describes its role with owners, architects, equipment decisions, existing spaces, construction, and health-department coordination.
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What is a foodservice designer?
ATK Design Studios describes a foodservice designer as a specialist in front-of-house and back-of-house commercial kitchen design who helps carry a foodservice idea into a buildable space.
How do you work with my architect?
ATK Design Studios coordinates with architects and supplies foodservice documentation covering equipment and utilities such as electricity, gas, and water.
Do you work with a particular equipment brand?
ATK Design Studios states that it is independent and selects equipment around the space, budget, and kitchen workflow instead of representing one equipment brand.
How is the design followed during construction?
ATK Design Studios says it provides periodic construction quality-control checks and post-construction inspection services as part of its concept-to-completion work.
Do you redesign existing spaces for new purposes?
Yes. ATK Design Studios says its consultation can include a needs assessment, the organization’s brand and goals, budgeting, and equipment selection.
How do you interact with the local health department?
ATK Design Studios says it can act as a liaison among the owner, contractor, and government authorities based on its familiarity with applicable building-code and inspection requirements.