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  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.
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 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.
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  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. |
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  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. |
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 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.
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 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.
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  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.
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  McDonald's
Restaurant
Southfield, Michigan
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  Culver's
Restaurant
Jackson, Michigan
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