Santino's Italian Restaurant, Sports Bar & Martini Lounge is uniquely composed of three separate areas, each with entirely different functions - a casual, urban sports bar, a sleek and contemporary martini lounge, and a high-end Italian Restaurant which is expected to be open by late Summer. The architectural design and building materials throughout the space are attracting people from all over Southeast Michigan, and play an important role in the success of this venue since its Grand Opening on Thursday, July 9.
Imagine sitting at a table on a second-floor sports bar, watching your favorite teams play on state-of-the-art television equipment that surrounds the entire space. The walls around you are made of roll-up garage doors which will remain open for the majority of the year. The garage doors enable fresh air to circulate through the building as well as provide a unique way to transition the interior of the space with the outdoor patio. The interior is designed to be trendy yet comfortable, with brick walls and archways, colorful and contemporary lighting fixtures, and other unique materials that are not common in restaurants and bars around this area.
The martini lounge features a crisp, clean, plush elegance. Guests entering the lounge can immediately sense an organic, fluid motion with curved walls and ceilings that help move people through the space. The lounge offers the option to relax and enjoy a drink on the leather couches or to dance to a variety of music on the dance floor. The lighting fixtures are state of the art and the highlights of the lounge are the glowing walls and the countertop, which is composed of thousands of tiny light bulbs that flash in rhythm with the music.
The third area inside Santinos is the Italian Restaurant, which is nearly complete. This space features a simple, comfortable elegance, with clean, rigid lines and furnishings that welcome guests inside. The menu consists of a authentic, gourmet Italian Cuisine.
The architectural challenge presented during this project was designing three separate spaces inside an existing building, each with its own identity while still seamlessly transitioning into the others. The overall goal as the project architect was to implement design ideas and features that would create a buzz and draw people inside, in an economy where so many people are cutting back. Good design is playing an increasingly critical role in enabling entrepreneurs and owners of new businesses such as Santino's, to achieve the success and results they are looking for.
Santino's is located at 59259 Van Dyke Washington Township MI 48094, on the West Side of Van Dyke, just North of 27 Mile.
Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit www.dtarchitects.com or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Introducing "The Yacht Series" Plan Package
What will the home of tomorrow be like, after the economic upswing? DTA has created an exciting opportunity for builders to prepare for the recovery or the market and gain a competitive edge, through a new package of plans that address the needs of future homebuyers.
The "Yacht Series" is a plan package we designed for the new market emerging now and after the economic upswing - families that are downsizing from the traditional +/- 5,000 square foot homes and looking for something smaller, more affordable, and more energy efficient, but with all the luxury and trends they had in their previous home.
What was the inspiration behind these new plans? In the conceptual design stage, our team conducted an analysis of how yachts are designed, since yachts are known to be the best of the best and known to have the most luxurious environments designed in small spaces. They used this analysis as inspiration for the plan package, meaning that they implemented the same luxury and craftsmanship of a typical $800,000 to $1,000,000 home into a 2,200 to 2,800 square foot home. At the same time we added energy efficient specifications and new floor plan trends such as flex spaces, computer workstations, drop zones, outdoor spaces, and entertainment areas. The plans are much more affordable to build as well because of the efficient design.
We are seeing a common issue locally as well as nationally, where builders are now stuck with costly, undeveloped land. Building the typical, larger homes on these lots is a big risk, and would also drive the price point of the home up too high for the current state of the housing market. However, splitting these lots up and building smaller, trendy, more luxurious homes on them, like the Yacht Series, would reduce costs for the builder and the homeowner alike, and this is the product and community lifestyle that the new buyer is looking for.
To learn more about our Yacht Series Plan Package, visit our website at www.DTArchitects.com or give us a call at (248) 335-8888.
Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit www.dtarchitects.com or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.
The "Yacht Series" is a plan package we designed for the new market emerging now and after the economic upswing - families that are downsizing from the traditional +/- 5,000 square foot homes and looking for something smaller, more affordable, and more energy efficient, but with all the luxury and trends they had in their previous home.
What was the inspiration behind these new plans? In the conceptual design stage, our team conducted an analysis of how yachts are designed, since yachts are known to be the best of the best and known to have the most luxurious environments designed in small spaces. They used this analysis as inspiration for the plan package, meaning that they implemented the same luxury and craftsmanship of a typical $800,000 to $1,000,000 home into a 2,200 to 2,800 square foot home. At the same time we added energy efficient specifications and new floor plan trends such as flex spaces, computer workstations, drop zones, outdoor spaces, and entertainment areas. The plans are much more affordable to build as well because of the efficient design.
We are seeing a common issue locally as well as nationally, where builders are now stuck with costly, undeveloped land. Building the typical, larger homes on these lots is a big risk, and would also drive the price point of the home up too high for the current state of the housing market. However, splitting these lots up and building smaller, trendy, more luxurious homes on them, like the Yacht Series, would reduce costs for the builder and the homeowner alike, and this is the product and community lifestyle that the new buyer is looking for.
To learn more about our Yacht Series Plan Package, visit our website at www.DTArchitects.com or give us a call at (248) 335-8888.
Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit www.dtarchitects.com or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
DTA designed show home in Raleigh, North Carolina wins national Dream Home Award for "Best Custom Home 5,000 to 6,000 Square Feet"
Located in the 'Estates at Chapel Ridge' golf course community in Raleigh, North Carolina, the Chapel Ridge Show Home was the recipient of a prestigious architecture and design award this year. The "Dream Home Awards" is a national, annual architecture and design competition which recognizes excellence in the housing industry and acknowledges the very best in livable environments.
The show home was built by Choate Custom Homes and designed by J.R. Ruthig, Managing Designer at Dominick Tringali Architects. The design focus was to feature the latest design trends within a reasonable square footage. The architectural style is a blend of Country French and traditional Southern design elements. The home itself is just over 5,000 square feet and features unique design trends such as an outdoor loggia, entertaining areas and a bar in the lower level, a custom wine cellar that stores 1,300 bottles, and many more living spaces that are typically found in much larger homes.
The show home also features luxury custom details and materials such as limestone brick barrel ceilings, substantial wood trusses, a solid walnut custom staircase, and various types of beautiful woods used throughout the ceilings, walls and floors.
This project and the recognition it has received is another example of the growing popularity of luxury design trends in smaller homes. As we move forward and the housing industry makes a comeback, we will be seeing more and more clients seeking this type of custom home. To see this home, visit http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/dreamhome/awards09/index.php#/48
Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit www.dtarchitects.com or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.
The show home was built by Choate Custom Homes and designed by J.R. Ruthig, Managing Designer at Dominick Tringali Architects. The design focus was to feature the latest design trends within a reasonable square footage. The architectural style is a blend of Country French and traditional Southern design elements. The home itself is just over 5,000 square feet and features unique design trends such as an outdoor loggia, entertaining areas and a bar in the lower level, a custom wine cellar that stores 1,300 bottles, and many more living spaces that are typically found in much larger homes.
The show home also features luxury custom details and materials such as limestone brick barrel ceilings, substantial wood trusses, a solid walnut custom staircase, and various types of beautiful woods used throughout the ceilings, walls and floors.
This project and the recognition it has received is another example of the growing popularity of luxury design trends in smaller homes. As we move forward and the housing industry makes a comeback, we will be seeing more and more clients seeking this type of custom home. To see this home, visit http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/dreamhome/awards09/index.php#/48
Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit www.dtarchitects.com or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Get Ready for The Market Upswing!
According to a recent article on HousingZone's website, a report released by the National Association of Home Builders shows that housing affordability and builder confidence rose in the month of May.
The report states that housing affordability is currently at an all-time high, with the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index for the first quarter of 2009 rising by 10 points from the fourth quarter of 2008. This index measures the percentage of homes that are being sold at a price that families with average incomes can afford.
Also, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index rose in May 2009 for the second month in a row, but at 16 points, is still well below normal market conditions. The greatest gains were seen in the West, followed by the Northeast, and lastly the South. The Midwest did not see a significant increase in May, but did jump in April from 8 to 14 points.
Jerry Howard, the president of the National Association of Home Builders, states that these indexes are indicative of a market turnaround, but it is still a ways into the future. Economists predict the beginning of a turnaround in fourth quarter 2009, moving forward steadily into 2010.
What does this mean for builders? Start to prepare for the upswing. Hire a design professional to look over your product lines or to create a fresh product line. Ensure that you will be prepared with floor plans that offer the latest in lifestyle trends, and elevations with curb appeal and proper architectural detailing.
What does this mean for individuals wanting to build their dream home? It has become more critical timing than ever to consider building. Prices of construction services and building materials are well below the market average, interest rates are still the lowest they have been in decades. The housing market is bottoming out and time is running out as well to capitalize on these cost savings.
Don't wait! The time is coming to prepare for better times!
Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit www.dtarchitects.com or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.
The report states that housing affordability is currently at an all-time high, with the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index for the first quarter of 2009 rising by 10 points from the fourth quarter of 2008. This index measures the percentage of homes that are being sold at a price that families with average incomes can afford.
Also, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index rose in May 2009 for the second month in a row, but at 16 points, is still well below normal market conditions. The greatest gains were seen in the West, followed by the Northeast, and lastly the South. The Midwest did not see a significant increase in May, but did jump in April from 8 to 14 points.
Jerry Howard, the president of the National Association of Home Builders, states that these indexes are indicative of a market turnaround, but it is still a ways into the future. Economists predict the beginning of a turnaround in fourth quarter 2009, moving forward steadily into 2010.
What does this mean for builders? Start to prepare for the upswing. Hire a design professional to look over your product lines or to create a fresh product line. Ensure that you will be prepared with floor plans that offer the latest in lifestyle trends, and elevations with curb appeal and proper architectural detailing.
What does this mean for individuals wanting to build their dream home? It has become more critical timing than ever to consider building. Prices of construction services and building materials are well below the market average, interest rates are still the lowest they have been in decades. The housing market is bottoming out and time is running out as well to capitalize on these cost savings.
Don't wait! The time is coming to prepare for better times!
Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit www.dtarchitects.com or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.
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