Food Service

   

McDonald’s Restaurant
DTW McNamara Terminal
DTW North Terminal
Romulus, Michigan


“America's Engine" was the airport's required decor theme for this McDonald's facility.  To achieve this high-tech, industrial look, Dorchen/Martin Associates, Inc. worked creatively with Raymond Design Atlanta and incorporated hard, shiny-surfaced materials such as polished chrome and brightly colored ceramic tile.  A bit of nostalgia was accomplished by using murals depicting classic automobiles at drive-in McDonald’s restaurants.

This McDonald’s facility offered D/MA the design challenge of creating a seating and kitchen layout that would accommodate a large volume of patrons using  a predetermined, limited space. Great care was taken to use all floor and wall space in the most efficient manner possible.

A dramatic metal, double arch at the entrance takes advantage of the world-wide recognition of McDonald’s logo arch,  making this facility a friendly welcome sign for  national, as well as, international travelers.

Burger King Restaurant
Bloomfield Township, Michigan

This high-end image Burger King Restaurant was achieved in response to the local municipalities’ requirements to build non-standard chain restaurants, and the owner’s desire to appeal to a more sophisticated clientele. Therefore, the owner/operator asked the architect and their engineers to design a facility that could perform according to the demands of this diverse community. 

The quality of the finished product is expressed first in the dramatic exterior appearance of the building from fast moving Telegraph Road. Once the commuters are drawn into the restaurant, they are rewarded with a quality dining experience, both in form and richness of materials selected. The quality then extends to the high performance kitchen, and the ability to operate at full capacity - even during a power-outage.

The dramatic transformation from the old standard building that has occupied this site for decades, has been noted by everyone in the community; and sales have increased accordingly. In Bloomfield Township, the fast-food future has arrived in high style.

Fox Sports Sky Box
DTW McNamara Terminal
Romulus,  Michigan

The FOX Sports Sky Box has the look and feel of an actual FOX Sports television studio. Multiple satellite feeds show continuous sporting events, while running tickers display real-time scores.

The Sky Box is the product of the collaborative efforts of a team of design professionals. The developers, HMS-Host, interior designers, AAD-Fitch in conjunction with National Mallfront, together with the architectural and mechanical expertise of Dorchen/Martin Associates, Inc. and ME Engineering Consultants, respectively, worked to successfully create the only smoking facility in the McNamara Terminal.

A sophisticated HVAC system was designed and employed to meet the challenging requirement of containing and eliminating tobacco smoke in the facility, and preventing it from migrating into the concourse.

   
 

Jose Cuervo Tequileria
DTW McNamara Terminal
Romulus,  Michigan

Dorchen/Martin Associates, Inc. worked creatively and coordinated efforts with owner/developer HMS-Host and designer AAD-Fitch in conjunction with National Mallfront to complete this unique restaurant in the new DTW McNamara Terminal.  Brightly colored paints and tiles along with interesting murals and wall artifacts provide a lively atmosphere and an authentic Mexican dining experience.

 

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Livonia, Michigan
Dearborn Heights and Warren, Michigan

This former Livonia auto parts retail store never looked so good!

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts had a vision for this prime parcel of real estate. It required innovation, compromise, determination and a cooperative design team to create the exciting Krispy Kreme Doughnut facility that this location warranted. Serving not only as a retail destination in the community, this facility functioned as a training hub for Krispy Kreme team members along with becoming a distribution center for wholesale operations.

The Krispy Kreme transformation was challenging. However, upon completion the results were tremendously rewarding and successful. The aroma of Krispy Kreme doughnuts now fills the air and beckons neighbors and travelers alike.

Café De Marquise
Royal Oak, Michigan

To make the transition from an art gallery to a coffee house, this space required extensive interior renovation including the removal of a raised floor area, the provision of customer rest rooms and the installation of significant additional mechanical/electrical services. All of these basic changes were accomplished on a minimum budget due to the active involvement of the owner as builder. Acting also as co-designer, the owner transformed the interior space into an eclectic mix of simple durable finishes, antique furnishings and spotless equipment.

In a town already overflowing with coffee houses, it is a testament to all those involved in this project that you can stop by the Café De Marquise any time, day or night, and find it filled with patrons.

     

McDonald's Restaurant
Clinton Township, Michigan

This unique McDonald’s restaurant is appropriately located at Barrymore’s, a multi-activity family park. Reviving the old "Red & White" 50’s-style McDonald’s, with a prominent sloping roof and super-sized illuminated arches, this facility is easily seen and recognized from the complex and adjacent highway. To maintain consistency with the surrounding park, McDonald’s developed a NASCAR racing theme for its interior decor. Colorful and exciting, McDonald’s patrons are sure to enjoy dining at this facility. An exterior landscaped dining area was provided to accommodate park visitors. Both Clinton Township and Barrymore’s embraced the concept and final product.

   
 

McDonald's Restaurant
Southfield, Michigan

 

   

Culver's Restaurant
Jackson, Michigan