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“Wellness remains incredibly important in providing moments of respite, but we also need to support and design to how our work-life habits are evolving,” says Anwar Mekhayech, founding partner, DesignAgency. “The co-working space and content studio at Verge are a […]

Adding to the vibrant cultural scene in Toronto’s downtown entertainment district, the Japanese restaurant Minami has landed on the East Coast and brought its eye-catching visuals with it. The Aburi Restaurant Group collaborated closely with local firm DesignAgency to transform the 4,600-square-foot space […]

A K-shaped recovery means that the wealthy will exit the pandemic not merely unharmed, but with ample extra liquidity and enthusiasm to spend; being unable to shop and travel freely really adds up when you’re in the top tax bracket. […]

Carver Road Hospitality has announced that it will launch its maiden F&B venue, Carversteak, at Resorts World Las Vegas. Opening in December, the luxury 14,500-square-foot steakhouse will evoke a rich, contemporary flair crafted by Toronto-based firm DesignAgency.

Carver Road tapped design studio DesignAgency to create the mid-century modern look of the steakhouse that takes its inspiration from the Las Vegas landscape. Two private dining rooms — dubbed The Knife Shop and Scotch Room — a 70-foot honed quartzite stone […]

DesignAgency has been working closely with Live Nation to develop an overall concept and interior design that is transforming a former racetrack betting facility and movie theatre into a 2500-capacity venue. DesignAgency concepted History’s facade alongside Drake and Live Nation and further […]

Azure Magazine asked the question of how restaurants and hotels evolve after a pandemic from the designers reimagining the future of hospitality. “A year ago, restaurants were hoping to adapt for a short-term situation,” says Matthew Davis, one of DesignAgency’s […]

One of the trendiest health clubs on King Street West in Toronto, Sweat and Tonic is expanding to open a second location that, once complete, will be the biggest facility of its kind in the city. The 25,000 square feet […]

For NeueHouse Bradbury, a vibrant co-working space for the creative class, DesignAgency crafted a refined and sophisticated environment inside an L.A. landmark.

Surrounded by natural scenery and a stone’s throw from the Guanacaste Conservation Area, the properties, available to rent and buy, are drawing on their tropical environment. Orientated towards striking views of Nicaragua, the Pacific Ocean and Isla Bolanos, each villa features large […]

“When there’s trust on both sides and a desire to create something new, incredible things can happen.” “We strive to make each project unique and responsive to its brand, core idea and unique circumstances.” Read the full article here: https://www.neuehouse.com/neuejournal/in-conversation-with-design-agency/

Stacy Shoemaker Rauen from Hospitality Design recently sat down with DesignAgency’s Anwar Mekhayech, Matt Davis and Allen Chan for HD’s ‘What I’ve Learned’ podcast series. The conversation centres around DA’s beginnings working with restaurants and designing hotel branding before taking […]

Irth Landscape Hotel and Spa was featured in Hospitality Design’s ‘Rethinking Wellbeing’ issue. Come 2023, the area [Prince Edward County, Ontario] will also be home to a healing stay immersed in nature when the Irth Landscape Hotel and Spa opens […]

Real estate development firm ELAD Canada has unveiled Galleria III, Toronto’s tallest flatiron building designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects and DesignAgency.

Throwing the status quo out the window with DesignAgency.

American restauranteur and Momofuku founder David Chang has opened Majordōmo Meat & Fish, his second venue in Las Vegas.

Districto Oficina covers NeueHouse Bradbury in the July edition of their magazine.

DesignAgency craft the interiors of LA’s oldest landmarked building, creating a new destination for a forward-thinking hospitality group.

DesignAgency’s Alexander Bruemmer Cole is listed as one to watch by Boutique Design!

DesignAgency are apart of the North America Design Report in darc December 2019. 

Though Miami gets all the attention, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, nonetheless, is a hotspot vacation destination with a lot of potential. To capture the emerging city’s essence, Wurzak Hotel Group tapped DesignAgency to conceive a modern, yet playful design for the 209-room bolthole, the Dalmar.

The New York Times explore the future of co-working spaces.

Mama Rabbit arrives on the Las Vegas strip

DesignAgency Gives Fort Lauderdale’s The Dalmar Hotel a Mid-Century Modern Cachet

Supper magazine features Sparrow Rooftop Bar at The Dalmar in Ft. Lauderdale.

FX features The Broadview Hotel

Canadian Interiors covers DA’s 2019 Block Party in Toronto.

DesignAgency taking the hotel industry by storm.

The Dalmar in Fort Lauderdale: A Tribute to the Golden Age of Travel

Momofuku’s Bar Wayō frames views over New York’s East River. DesignAgency crafts warm interiors that heighten the views.

Known for their work designing luxury hotels and restaurants, including Toronto’s St. Regis Hotel and the award-winning Restaurant at Pearl Morrisette, DesignAgency has transformed the sporting lounge into a venue that looks like it came straight from the pages of […]

Complementing Pier 17 with a teak pergola, Bar Wayō marks the seventh collaboration between Momofuku and Toronto-based practice DesignAgency, which crafted an inviting atmosphere on the banks of the East River.

darc Magazine covers St. Regis Hotel Toronto.

Gray Magazine features NeueHouse Bradbury.

Bob magazine features the St. Regis Hotel in Toronto.

Stay Overnight features The Broadview Hotel.

Perspective Magazine features Kojin and St. Regis Hotels.

Node’s New Co-Living Space Offers Instagram-Worthy Apartments For Rent

Designing the luxury St. Regis Hotel in Toronto. 

The First St. Regis Hotel In Canada Opens With Seductively Stylish Appeal

Fairmont Magazine covers Fairmont Tremblant.

St. Regis debuts in Canada

Toronto’s New and Noteworthy Restaurants 

DesignAgency’s Kōjin Goes Beyond Ramen.

Azure features the DesignAgency partners and their prolific history.

KŌJIN, TORONTO – a restaurant worthy of the fire gods.

This landmark Romanesque style building in Toronto’s east end was originally built in 1891 as factory offices, and converted a few years later into The Broadview Hotel.

Chang turned to longtime collaborator DesignAgency to help him “make something specific to the city and create a menu that pays tribute to its food traditions,” explains Anwar Mekhayech, principal and founding partner of the Toronto-based firm, along with Allen Chan and Matt Davis.

In Majordomo, DesignAgency Created an Eatery in David Chang’s Image.

Canadian Interiors features St. Regis Hotel Toronto.

From Dank to Swank: The Evolution of Pot Dispensary Design.

Hospitality Design features Broadview Hotel.

DesignAgency turns former strip club into boutique Toronto hotel.

The Broadview Hotel goes from Skanky to Swanky

Luxe and Local The Duniway Emerges with New Design

Generator Rome and Lena Restaurant listed as Canada’s best in Canadian Interiors magazine.

In Portland, Redefining Luxury With History And A Touch Of Sass

Inside Toronto’s Newly Restored Broadview Hotel

At Toronto’s Leña, Argentinean hospitality makes Art Deco feel accessible.

DesignAgency is helping to shake up the budget travel industry.

Generator is making its Roman debut on Via Principe Amedeo, a short walk from the Colosseum and Termini Station. 

Project: Generator Amsterdam

AMC covers Generator Amsterdam.

Project: Generator Berlin Mitte

ELLE UK covers Generator Venice.