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Restaurants
Engineering the experience and operations behind unforgettable dining
Salas O’Brien brings multidisciplinary expertise to restaurant projects of every size, helping owners, developers, and operators create efficient, comfortable spaces that elevate the guest experience and support seamless operations. From energy systems to kitchen ventilation, from interior design to technology, our team delivers integrated solutions that work behind the scenes so the dining experience shines in the forefront.
Restaurants Projects
What we offer
From initial consult to final construction, we offer a complete array of services. We create advanced and often groundbreaking solutions when conventional methods can’t quite deliver the optimum results.
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection
Salas O’Brien’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection design team delivers common-sense, integrated design solutions that are cost-effective, reliable, and energy efficient.
Architecture & interior Design
Salas O’Brien’s architecture and interior design team has decades of experience serving high-profile clients from initial design strategy and planning through implementation and management.
Structural
Salas O’Brien’s structural expertise meets planning and design requirements for new facilities, renovations, and expansions.
Lighting
Salas O’Brien collaborates with architects, interior and landscape designers for lighting design that supports the vision. We specialize in creative, energy-efficient lighting solutions for all types of projects through the use of artificial and natural light.
Technology
Salas O’Brien’s technology design team provides design for data infrastructure, security systems, and audio-video technology for everything from seamless guest experiences to large scale entertainment venues.
Acoustics
Salas O’Brien’s acoustics design team provides design for room acoustics, sound isolation, noise/vibration control, and environmental noise mitigation.
Commissioning
Salas O’Brien’s commissioning/retro-commissioning team specializes in verifying that building systems and equipment perform at their optimum function, helping your facility operate efficiently and reliably.
Sustainability consulting
Salas O’Brien’s experts deliver sustainability consulting tailored to your long-term goals focusing on practical steps to get you where you want to be.
Building envelope consulting and testing
Salas O’Brien covers all aspects of building envelope consulting, from design collaboration for new construction to installation oversight during construction. On existing buildings, our expertise also includes in-depth forensic analysis to pinpoint envelope failures, then offering detailed repair and remediation guidance.
Our field-testing services use cutting-edge tools to assess air and water tightness, thermal efficiency, and structural soundness. We have an ISO 17025 accredited lab and are capable of conducting a variety of both lab and field testing procedures following FGIA/AAMA, ASTM and other industry standards. Our team also specializes in energy modeling to boost efficiency and hazardous material sampling for safety. Our comprehensive building envelope commissioning facilitates optimal performance of your building’s envelope, enhancing the functionality of both new and existing structures.
Forensic consulting services
Salas O’Brien performs investigation and analysis of failures, damages, or defects in structures and materials. Our experts determine causation, whether due to natural events like storms, fires, and earthquakes, or human factors such as construction errors or design flaws. We assess the integrity of buildings and other structures, machinery, building systems, and infrastructure, providing detailed reports that are often used in insurance claims, legal disputes, and risk management. Our work helps clients understand the root causes and guides them in making informed decisions about repairs, replacements, and preventive measures.