Tag: lifestyle

Smoothie King, Germantown MD

In the world of quick-service restaurants, creating an inviting and efficient space is paramount. When Smoothie King needed a new location to serve up fresh, nutritious smoothies to their loyal customers, Area Construction Group stepped up to deliver a stunning and functional build-out. The transformation of this space reflects both the brand’s mission and the construction company’s commitment to quality and attention to detail.

The first step in the process was clearing the space and ensuring the infrastructure was up to code. The team worked seamlessly with the architects to bring the vision to life, installing custom cabinetry, specialized equipment for food prep, and bright, inviting signage. The kitchen area was outfitted with state-of-the-art machinery to ensure efficiency in delivering fresh, high-quality smoothies every time.

Despite tight deadlines and unforeseen logistical challenges, the team at Area Construction Group was able to overcome these hurdles through careful planning and communication. A particularly challenging aspect was sourcing the necessary equipment for the kitchen within a short timeframe, but the team worked with suppliers to expedite the process.

In keeping with the brand’s commitment to health and sustainability, the team chose energy-efficient lighting and eco-friendly materials wherever possible. The use of low-VOC paints and sustainably sourced wood created a healthy environment for both employees and customers.

The finished store offers a bright and welcoming environment, with smooth lines and an open layout that allows for quick service. The bold colors of Smoothie King’s branding are prominently featured throughout the store, while the efficient kitchen layout ensures that smoothies are prepared quickly without compromising quality. Customers can relax in the modern seating area or grab their smoothies on the go.

The Good Feet Store, Rockville MD

Here, one of our repeat clients tasked us to with the complete build-out of their new location for The Good Feet Store, a retailer known for its foot health solutions. From the initial layout to the final finishing touches, the construction team worked to design a space that was both inviting and practical, enhancing the customer experience and supporting the brand’s mission.

The design focused on creating an open, spacious floor plan that would allow customers to browse and engage with the products easily. With various foot care solutions, such as insoles and orthotic products, the layout included designated areas for consultations, product displays, and test fittings.

Lighting played a critical role in the build-out, as it was essential to both showcase the store’s products and create an inviting atmosphere. The construction company installed modern, energy-efficient LED lighting to ensure that the store’s products were brightly illuminated and easily visible from every angle.

The choice of flooring was particularly important for The Good Feet Store, given its focus on foot health. The construction team carefully selected high-quality, durable flooring materials that would withstand foot traffic while still providing a comfortable feel underfoot. The flooring was chosen not only for its durability but also for its sleek, modern appearance that complemented the store’s overall design.

A major part of the build-out was the installation of a new entrance and prominent signage that would make the store easy to find and enticing to customers. The entrance was designed to be open and welcoming, drawing people in with a visually striking display of the store’s branding.

Dr. Rebecca Resnik’s Office, North Bethesda MD

We were approached by Dr. Resnik when she wanted to create a more welcoming, professional, and soothing environment for her clients. We were able to help her accomplish this by focusing on subtle yet impactful design improvements.

The renovation included a range of upgrades, from installing corner moldings to replacing windows and doors, all designed to enhance both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of the office.

To further elevate the office’s atmosphere, wainscoting was added to the lower portions of the walls. This classic feature not only contributes to the visual appeal but also provides a tactile element that helps in sound dampening, creating a more serene and private space.

Chair rails were installed along the walls to protect the wainscoting and lower portions of the walls from scuff marks caused by chairs or other furniture. The chair rail also serves a dual purpose as a design element, providing a clean, horizontal line that visually divides the room, enhancing the overall layout.

To complete the look, new trim was installed along the baseboards, windows, and doors. The trim adds a finished, polished appearance to the space, reinforcing the sophisticated design that reflects the office’s professional and calming environment.

DC Public Defender’s Office – Chesapeake Mission Critical

Through our client, Chesapeake Mission Critical, we assisted in managing a small data center and office buildout for the DC Public Defender System.

Located at 633 3rd St NW, in Washington DC, we provided management expertise and a full-time, onsite superintendent to ensure the smooth progression of the project. One of the challenges of this buildout was juggling the coordination of our sub-contractors with the building GC’s other subcontractors, while still ensuring the project progressed smoothly.

Even a small datacenter buildout includes scheduling complexities that need to be managed efficiently. For example, consider the importance of effectively allocating the installation of UPS systems (Uninterruptible Power Supply), specialized raised flooring, data center cabling, specialized cooling pipes, other technical equipment, fire suppression and alarm systems, and other technical data center equipment. All of these details must be timed appropriately in order to keep the project running smoothly and on schedule.

One of the benefits of having an experienced General Contractor, such as Area Construction Group, handling your project is that they have the expertise to handle unexpected challenges that arise during the project. The size of the datacenter and the layout constraints created a unique issue in Meeting ADA requirements at first; However, thanks to effective coordination between us, the architect, our specialized datacenter flooring contractor, we were able to figure out an equally unique solution and complete the job accordingly.

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International Registries, Reston VA – Office Modifications

In August of 2023, we performed a simple office modification at International Registries headquarters in Reston VA.

This project serves as a good example that a simply redesigned layout can provide big benefits. Through reworking a few walls and entrances, the spatial efficiency and workflow was enhanced. Even a relatively small project is worth shedding light on, as the impact upon completion was apparent.

George Mason University – Center for Community Mental Health, Fairfax VA

The importance of mental health cannot be overstated, and that’s why Area Construction Group was proud to be awarded the buildout for George Mason University’s Center for Community Health. Located on the 4th floor of 9900 Main St in the Fairfax Square Professional Center, CCMH provides evidence-based, accessible, affordable and culturally sensitive therapy and testing services to our Northern Virginia community.

This was a large scale buildout for us, as suite 400 spans the entire 4th floor of the 9900 Main St building. We were committed to working diligently with all parties involved, from the building ownership Van Metre Investments, Interplan Inc. the architects, and the client George Mason University.

Relying on our adept project management, we maintained adherence to the strict timelines of the project during the Summer of 2023, while simultaneously prioritizing safety and quality craftsmanship in all trades involved. As the buildout progressed, it was crucially important to facilitate clear communication channels and proactive problem solving between our technicians and subcontractors.

Through our construction management expertise we were able to address all the complexities and unexpected challenges that arose during this project. Thanks to this, the CCMH emerged as a beacon of support and healing, providing a nurturing environment for individuals seeking mental health services within the surrounding area.

Read the full article detailing the opening of the new behavioral health facility on George Mason University News here: https://www.gmu.edu/news/2023-10/mason-opens-new-behavioral-health-facility-fairfax

Check out the CCMH home page to learn more about the services offered, and how it the main training clinic for GMU doctoral candidates in clinical psychology: https://ccmh.gmu.edu/

Center for Community Mental Health and Center for Evidence-Based Behavioral Health building/grand opening. Photo by: Ron Aira/Creative Services/ George Mason University

Olio2Go, Merrifield VA

Early Spring of 2023, Area Construction Group managed the buildout of an existing space for quite the remarkable retail store, Olio2Go. This retail store uniquely offers the finest olive oils and related goods that Italy has to offer!

We again demonstrated our expertise and versatility across multiple trades with this project. From the initial stages of framing, to the final strokes of paint, we ensured a seamless transformation of the space as per the client’s vision. Our trusted technician’s and subcontractors delivered, as always, excellent plumbing and electrical work that meticulously followed the architect’s provided plans.

With the completion of the buildout, the store emerged as a refined and inviting destination, where the aroma of gourmet olive oils harmonizes with the craftsmanship of a well executed interior.

Interested in browsing the multitude of Italy’s finest olive oils and other gourmet options stocked by Olio2Go? Check out their website: https://www.olio2go.com/

If you’d like to check out our buildout and peruse Olio2Go’s gourmet selections of olive oil, pastas and more, it’s located at 8304 Hilltop Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031

Fairfax Eye Associates, Reston VA

Medical focused offices continue to be a specialty of Area Construction Group! In late winter of 2023, we completed the renovation of an Ophthalmologist’s (Physician who specializes in medical and surgical eye care) office in Reston VA.

With precision and professionalism, we took charge of this renovation at all stages. From a high level, this renovation consisted of a new ceiling, new lighting fixtures. Drywall point up is performed meticulously so that the completed painting provides a fresh, consistent appeal across the space. After paint, all new flooring was installed throughout the space, which when combined with freshly painted walls, revitalizes the whole look of the office. Finally, we installed the custom millwork, cabinetry, and countertops as per the clients exact specifications.

It’s often overlooked how just fresh painting and new flooring alone can absolutely transform the look and atmosphere of any interior.

With the office renovation completed, Fairfax Eye Associates is now poised to welcome patients with a fresh and inviting atmosphere that’s also easy on the eyes!

Check out the website for Fairfax Eye Associates and meet the Doctors: http://www.fairfaxeyemd.com/

If you’re ever in need of eye care, or would like to feast your eyes on our work, The full address for this Fairfax Eye Associates is 11713 Bowman Green Dr, Reston, VA 20190.