MARILENA CAFE & RAW BAR
Balancing space constraints and chef’s requirements for a functional and efficient outcome.
MARILENA CAFE & RAW BAR
Project Overview
Part of the esteemed Toptable Group, known for iconic establishments like Blue Water Café, Elisa, and Cin Cin, Marilena marks the group’s first foray into British Columbia’s capital, Victoria. The restaurant is celebrated for its exceptional seafood offerings, both local and international, and features a sophisticated Japanese raw bar.
GALLERY
PROJECT GOALS
Timely Completion
Ensure the project finishes on schedule despite multiple setbacks and intricate refrigeration needs.
Budget Adherence
Maintain financial discipline to stay within the allocated budget, without sacrificing the high standard of workmanship.
Dynamic Revisions
The design and equipment layouts were continuously revised to adapt to evolving challenges.
PROJECT OUTCOMES
Exceptional Quality
Successfully delivered a state-of-the-art kitchen that exceeded client expectations.
High Acclaim
Marilena was recognized as the #3 top new restaurant of 2023 by En Route magazine.
Industry Recognition
Gained prestigious accolade as a testament to its outstanding dining experience.
Solution & Approach
Our approach to overcoming the project’s challenges involved a dynamic adaptation strategy, where continuous revisions and problem-solving were essential.
The team’s flexibility and expertise in managing complex installations under tight constraints were crucial in steering the project to completion.
Design & Installation
The installation process was meticulously planned and executed, ensuring seamless integration of both the kitchen and bar areas, while adhering to the exacting standards set by Toptable Group.
Special attention was given to the mechanical setups and refrigeration systems to support the unique needs of a high-end seafood and raw bar kitchen.
Client Testimonial
“Jason and his team at Foundry were an absolute pleasure to work with. Detail oriented, patient and understanding of what we were looking to achieve with this project. Foundry’s craftsmanship and efforts have resulted in a spectacular kitchen that is amazing to work in and easy on the eyes.”
Kristian Eligh, Executive Chef
Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar, Top Table Group
OUR DESIGN TEAM
From bustling restaurants to state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, we proudly serve a diverse range of industries with tailored commercial kitchen solutions designed to meet their unique needs.
Our senior design team handles everything from strategic planning, workflow efficiency, spatial layout optimization, process integration, and more. Their goal is to minimize bottlenecks and ensure smooth communication between teams all while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Nick Arcadi
Senior Project Manager
Stanley Tsia
Design Manager
Dara Nel-McIntosh
Senior Designer
Gunay Balkis
Design Coordinator
Haifeng Wang
Foodservice Designer
Erica Ko
Foodservice Designer
OUR TEAM
Front-of-House / Back-of-House Flow Optimization
From bustling restaurants to state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, we proudly serve a diverse range of industries with tailored commercial kitchen solutions designed to meet their unique needs.
Our senior design team handles everything from strategic planning, workflow efficiency, spatial layout optimization, process integration, and more. Their goal is to minimize bottlenecks and ensure smooth communication between teams all while maintaining safety and quality standards.
✔ Reduce wait times
✔ Reduce food wastage
✔ Improve service accuracy
✔ Elevate overall dining experience
1. Schematic Design
2. Design Development
3. Consulting & Specification
We start with an initial exploration with our clients and their space. This allows our team to establish requirements and provide solutions and layouts within architectural parameters.
A preliminary schematic layout is then developed with a focus on kitchen flow and cooking intent.
Once the general schematic has been approved by the client, we further coordinate and consult on the project with our team, which includes mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural.
We manage the project from start to finish and continue to overcome any issues discovered during the construction phase.
Our commitment to excellence doesn’t end once the project is complete. We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients by continuing to support them long after the initial design and installation phases.
Through our consulting services, we provide expert guidance to help clients fine-tune their operations, adapt to evolving needs, and maintain peak performance in their foodservice facilities.
OUR WORK
We Design, Build, and Supply High-Performance Commercial Kitchens
We have forged together three distinct companies into one. A foodservice design agency (Foundry Foodservice Design) a custom stainless fabrication shop (Foundry Stainless Fabrication) and a food equipment dealership (Foundry Foodservice Equipment).
