With multiple stakeholders involved, our role was to guide, align, and simplify. Through collaborative workshops and structured project leadership, we unified ambition around a clear and singular brand vision. Creative imagination was balanced with commercial rigour. Every decision was intentional. Because great design doesn’t just look good, it works hard, connects emotionally, and endures.

With the brand and offer clearly defined, storytelling became the driver. Each zone was planned with purpose and performance in mind. The design challenges convention, not for effect, but to create a hospitality experience that feels seamless, intuitive, and quietly extraordinary. Transformation came through clarity, not excess.

The brand name, Peregrine, draws inspiration from the world’s fastest bird,  a symbol of power, precision, and elegance. This narrative informed every design decision. From expansive spatial gestures to refined material layers, the spirit of the Peregrine is embedded throughout. Architecture, Interiors, Wayfinding, and a unique atmosphere work together to create storytelling in motion.

From external identity to internal wayfinding, Peregrine speaks with one clear voice. Uniforms reference movement. Signage reflects nesting and feather forms. Materials shift with light, echoing the bird’s grace in flight. At times bold, at times restrained, the design remains consistently intentional.

Here, the brand becomes the space. The space becomes the experience. And the guest, always at the centre feels it in every moment, whether pausing for reflection, sharing a meal, or gathering on the rooftop above the city

From the ground-floor café to skyline dining, Peregrine is designed to perform at every level. For us, it represents hospitality strategy at its most considered, where narrative is woven into place, and place becomes memory. Creating a timeless experience, grounded in purpose and elevated by imagination..

Inspired by the currents of the Trinity River, the refreshed concept channels a quiet kind of luxury; masculine yet refined, traditional with a modern twist. The new brand identity weaves together warmth, elegance, and celebration into a cohesive hospitality experience that feels both elevated and welcoming.

Design details throughout the restaurant interior were curated to spark emotion and encourage exploration. Signature moments, from a sculptural wine wall to a moody bar design to hidden private dining rooms, celebrate intimacy and indulgence. Textural layers, custom lighting, and a rich palette of Prosperity Green, dark wood, and metallics balance heritage with modern sophistication.

More than a visual refresh, the project was grounded in sound brand strategy. A responsive identity system, updated logo design, and thoughtful zoning support not just a beautiful restaurant design, but a commercially effective one. For III Forks, the result is a reimagined fine dining experience that resonates with today’s design-savvy diners and secures its place in the modern steakhouse landscape.

The origins of Hickory’s lie in curiosity and discovery. The concept was sparked when founder Neil McDonnell embarked on an unplanned journey through the southern states of America eating at roadside smokehouses, meeting pitmasters, and immersing himself in the region’s deep-rooted food culture. It was the South’s generosity of spirit that left a lasting impression and inspired Neil’s vision to share this across the UK.

Anchored by the site’s landmark windmill, the Milton Keynes design blends Southern tradition with a distinctly UK sense of comfort. Drawing on first-hand research, the space feels collected rather than constructed layered with aged timber, reclaimed materials, rural Americana, and eclectic details that appear to have evolved over time.

At its heart sits a bold, sociable bar, while vaulted mezzanines and barn-like dining spaces are shaped by oversized beams, textured finishes, and folk-inspired memorabilia. Throughout, raw authenticity is balanced with refinement, soft furnishings and considered lighting bringing warmth to the rugged smokehouse aesthetic.

The result is an immersive escape. Hickory’s Milton Keynes isn’t just another location it’s a new chapter in a story still unfolding.

Working in close collaboration with Imago Venues, we completely reimagined Burleigh Court as a living expression of the university’s spirit rooted in heritage, shaped by innovation, and designed around experience. The ambition was simple but exacting: to transform into a guest journey that feels intuitive, engaging, and quietly memorable.

Inspired by Loughborough’s twin academic strengths of engineering and fine art the design unfolds across five distinct spaces, where each space builds a multilayered story. The newly created restaurant, Fifty the Street, sits at the centre. With a sustainable design ethos, it reflects a modern approach to guest dining that is thoughtful, progressive, and grounded in purpose

Intrigue and Curiosity also plays an important role. The Thingumajig Room, is home to a striking engineering artefact from the university, introduces elements of intrigue and play. It bridges past innovation with present day experience, giving guests something unexpected to discover and talk about.
We collaborated with 11 fine art students, curating original works that transform corridors, lounges, and shared spaces into evolving galleries. The result is a hotel that actively supports emerging talent while reinforcing its connection to the academic community it serves.

Functionality and a quality guest experience are carefully balanced. The reception has been completely redesigned to feel open and welcoming, with self-check-in technology seamlessly integrated into a warm, welcoming and homely space. Wayfinding, lighting, and signage work together to guide guests effortlessly, creating a journey that feels natural rather than directed.

This project is a complete strategic brand and business repositioning that strengthens The Burleigh Court Hotel’s role within a competitive hospitality landscape. The refurbishment has already delivered double-digit like-for-like growth for Imago Venues proof that clarity of vision, when executed with care, delivers real impact.

Burleigh Court is not simply a place to stay. It is a place to relax and connect with ideas, with creativity, with the ongoing story of Loughborough University. Delivered with purpose and designed around the guests who pass through it.

Set within the World Trade Center Oculus complex, this high-profile restaurant architecture project demanded both bold vision and precise execution. Our Dallas office served as Architect of Record and interior designer, overseeing the transformation of an open-volume shell into a refined yet inviting full-service dining experience.

The space planning required clever zoning and rigorous coordination with Port Authority and local officials. The team delivered a seamless restaurant design that respects the transparency of the space while introducing layered intimacy, inviting guests into a story that unfolds from street level to mezzanine.

At the heart of the design is Fogo’s iconic Market Table, spotlighted as a visual anchor to reinforce the brand’s experiential dining roots. Above, sculptural lighting draws the eye upward, while sweeping views of the surrounding WTC campus connect guests to the city’s rhythm below.

Natural materials, custom wine walls, and signature art moments ground the interior design in Brazilian heritage, while premium finishes and thoughtful acoustics elevate the urban dining experience. Designed to accommodate over 250 guests, the space includes a dynamic bar design, private dining, and lounge areas all optimized for flexibility and flow.

Whether serving tourists or local professionals, this restaurant design invites people to linger, connect, and experience the soul of Southern Brazilian hospitality brought to life through brand storytelling, structure, and the spirit of place.

Inspired by Black Tap’s journey from Soho, New York to Soho, London, the interiors fuse NYC street culture with the elegance of a historic landmark London setting. It is a carefully orchestrated balance of preservation and provocation, demonstrating how thoughtful project management and creative interior design can translate a global brand with precision and intent.

At ground level, a disciplined monochrome palette establishes a strong first impression. Geometric black-and-white tiles flow across the space and wrap a sculptural central bar, creating a graphic statement that feels modern and dynamic while remaining respectful of the building’s architectural integrity.

Descending to the basement, the atmosphere changes. The space becomes more immersive, playful, and expressive. A large-scale boombox installation anchors the room, while LED-lit corridors, fire-escape-inspired seating, and graffiti murals by New York street artist Bradley Theodore inject movement and character. The design captures the raw, creative spirit of the city it’s unapologetic, layered, and full of life.

Every element, from bespoke furniture to unexpected sculptural moments including a classical statue reimagined with a neon aux cord has been designed to surprise, delight, and tell a story through space. Carefully considered lighting and layered artwork heighten contrast throughout, allowing bold interventions to sit confidently within the historic fabric of the building.

Black Tap London is more than a new restaurant. It is an exercise in global brand translation at its most considered where creative energy is channelled with discipline, and experience is shaped with purpose. The result is a dynamic, memorable destination that feels authentic to both its New York roots and its London setting. Hospitality design that is ambitious, contextual, and unmistakably Black Tap.

Our journey with Highlands Coffee started with a brief to develop the brand’s next-generation “5G” concept, a forward-thinking evolution of their store design and guest experience. But what began as a single project soon grew into something more lasting and collaborative.

As we filled gaps in design capability, we also built trust. By 2023, Harrison’s APAC team had become fully embedded within the VTI Group’s senior leadership, acting as Design Directors across the region. This closer partnership allowed us to work hand-in-hand with Marketing, Development, and Executive teams, shaping not just stores, but strategy.

Our role evolved from delivering individual design solutions to driving long-term brand growth. With more time to test, learn, and refine, we’ve been able to push the brand forward aligning creative, commercial, and operational goals into one cohesive direction.

Alongside this, we’ve launched a mentorship program to upskill the in-house design team ensuring Highlands Coffee can carry the vision forward independently, with confidence and clarity. Because strong design shouldn’t just deliver results, it should leave a legacy.

Reimagining the successful food hall kiosk, we developed a scalable model steeped in cheeky references, from Pink Floyd lyrics to the imagined persona of the butcher’s daughter. The result? A distinctive mix of restaurant environmental graphics and hospitality design that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still delivers seriously good design.

Quirky, retro, and rooted in American nostalgia, the exterior architecture retains its signature three peaks and familiar footprint while layering in surprising details that make every visit a little more memorable. From architectural moments to irreverent touchpoints, Son of a Butcher proves that attitude and approachability can coexist in one cohesive, crave-worthy concept.

Inspired by Adelaide’s native flora and relaxed rhythm, it offers an all-day welcome to both locals and travellers alike.

From the beginning, we saw Hana as more than a hotel café. It was an opportunity to create a neighbourhood hub. A space shaped by the surrounding landscape wrapped in warmth, and the energy of a city that’s coming into its own. Working in step with Motto’s values, we developed a brand identity that speaks to both community and character. The menu Strategy was developed to flex from causal small plates to lager lunch bites.

Bold floral motifs and a layered, natural palette give the café an easy elegance, while bespoke lighting and soft textures reflect the gentle beauty of native plants. The result is a space that feels alive rooted in the present, open to what’s next, and unmistakably Adelaide.