Exterior Alterations and Interior Renovation | Midtown – Tampa, FL | 1,400 SQ FT | Completed in 2022
This tenant fit-out is a next-generation experience and a haven for chocolate lovers and
connoisseurs. William dean chocolates boasts a comprehensive layout, featuring a bakery, café
counter, and both indoor and outdoor seating, and a back-of-house area for enhanced service.
The interior design comprises glossy stormy blue tiled walls that surround the black and white
interior’s clean lines, with glimmers of gold that echo the blue and gold hues of the William
Dean logo. A mere glance upwards may give the illusion of chocolate cascading from the
ceiling, heightening the immersive nature of the atmosphere. Incorporating a sleek,
contemporary architectural vision, EMPAD Architecture has redefined the modern chocolate
experience, presenting visitors with a regal and enticing ambiance at William Dean’s chocolate
shop in Tampa
New Construction | San Antonio, FL | 63,000 SQ FT | Completed in 2021
EMPAD has extensive experience in managing retail and restaurant projects, spanning from the initial schematic design phase to the completion of construction. Notably, our portfolio includes a diverse range of completed plaza designs, with the Publix Supermarket and neighboring retail spaces in the Market at Mirada being among them. This particular project highlights a strikingly elegant facade for Publix, featuring balcony access. Additionally, our design approach incorporates contemporary and precisely crafted storefronts for the shell retail units,
complemented by a strategically planned parking lot for optimal functionality.
Interior and Exterior Renovation | Tampa, FL | 5,000 SQ FT | Completed in 2019
EMPAD’s team of principal architects and designers enthusiastically undertook the task of converting a former wine bistro into the renowned establishment now recognized as The Olivia Restaurant. When world-renowned Chef Chris Ponte entrusted EMPAD to craft an environment that matches the excellence of his culinary creations, our skilled experts in interior design and culinary planning collaborated to fashion an exceptional space. This includes a customized bar area, a captivating floor-to-ceiling cellar, and an open dough room, thoughtfully integrated within the dining area for a unique experience.
Interior Renovations | Multiple Locations – FL
EMPAD is privileged to provide continuing design services for the Moffitt Cancer Center facilities in Tampa. As a company, EMPAD, has worked with the administration to create space planning and renovation projects for a wide range of areas each with specific programmatic needs. Focusing on spaces such as GU, Acute Care, Neurology and staff break rooms, the design team collaborated to provide seamless transitions between planning, demolition, documentation and construction, all while enabling the staff to continue serving patients with minimal interference.
