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 and Exterior Renovation | St. Petersburg Beach, FL | 13,500 SQ FT | Completed in 2021
The Saint Hotel is a 1950s landmark that has undergone a redesign
process incorporating retro elements to evoke the nostalgia of its
glory days. The objective was to create a modern yet vintage
aesthetic, that combines the laid-back feel of the nearby beach with
the beguiling artistic nature of the adjacent city. EMPAD
conceptualized and executed a design that conveyed a playful beach
vibe while also paying homage to the culture of the area and its past.
The exterior incorporates large-format murals that capture the
boutique feel and essence of the era in which the hotel was
established.
Tennant Improvement Project | Midtown – Tampa, FL | 6,600 SQ FT | Completed in 2022
EMPAD Architecture was entrusted to create a space in Midtown Tampa that not only serves to reflect the modern,
state-of-the-art, culinary dishes that Chef Chris Ponte is set to create, but that is also highly functional for efficient
restaurant operation. To achieve this, we incorporated numerous key design features, including strong visual
connections throughout the entire restaurant, a full-height glass wall for patrons to view the culinary art in creation,
and a large bar area including a 15’ tall, all-glass wine storage room, which separates the bar and dining areas.
Moreover, the bar area has numerous euro-wall door systems that give it the ability to open up completely to the
large, covered, outdoor seating area, while the dining area itself is filled with high-end finishes and unique lighting
along with the signature Chef Ponte elements, like the long, linear banquet seating and the rounded booths along
the exterior walls.
