At the Heights, the goal was to create better street presence, a more efficient kitchen, and make the dining rooms accessible. Tremmel Design Group and the interior designer on the project, Craig Schuster at Schuster Inc., also had goals to brighten up the restaurant interior and exterior with brick and stone veneer, white subway tile, mosaic marble, and install translucent sun shades over the outdoor dining areas and restaurant entrances. There is a small solar array on the roof as well as an electric vehicle charging station in the parking lot.

In Divide, Colorado, McGinty’s, a popular restaurant and bar, took on a new interior in 2010 and the sports bar was finished in 2017. The pub’s new Irish design was inspired by the proprietor, Tracy McGinty’s Irish heritage, love for hospitality, restauranteering and enterprising spiriting. TDG had the honor of redesigning the interiors with the end goal of creating an incredible Irish atmosphere. The inside is now a warm, inviting and family focused venue, sprinkled with touches of Ireland throughout. Since renovations, McGinty’s has been praised by the Gazette and others for its food, service, and atmosphere, including its wood oven pizza, specialty beers, and newly expanded sports bar. The original bar was 2,482 sf while the expanded bar is 1,250 sf.

The Client located an existing building shell within a popular retail development for an additional restaurant location. The largest location for Ruggles yet, the Client is very concerned with sustainable business practice and building design. There are one of only a few Certified Green Restaurants, and the first in Houston. This concept spilled into the tenant finish project for this location at Sugarland. The architectural design and selection of interior finishes were done with the intent of being recycled, reused, or salvaged. Several distinct dining areas were created both inside and outdoors by way of half-height banquette ends that separate spaces and provide for circulation zones.

The location at City Centre sits on the steps of a large grassy plaza and needed shading devices for their customers dining outdoors. Luckily, the existing building had detailing that was worth replicating.

The design is very simple, but has great function. It is a simple steel structure with wood elements to add warmth, electric heating units, pendant lighting, and an operable curtain for inclement weather. For the Client, it serves to extend their dining experience.

Located in a LEED Core & Shell, this location’s design goals began with meeting around a physical scaled model with the Partners. Featuring classic Ruggles Green elements, this location also brought in several new design ideas.

Much more of a muted palette, it emphasized natural elements and materials with a mix of very sleek lines.