services

foodservice and laundry design services

space planning and conceptual design
schematic design phase
design development phase
contract document phase
contract administration phase
specifications for equipment purchases

interior design service

programming and feasibility analysis
budget analysis
space planning, flow and function
concept and colour palette development
schematic design phase
design development phase
contract documentation and specification phase
coordination of engineers and special consultants
installation supervision for:

• floor, wall, ceiling finishes
• lighting
• ff&e

lighting plans
graphics and signage
renderings
furniture and product design
uniform design and tableware design
retail design

advisory services and related non-design services

project management and construction supervision
operational reviews
evaluation of food production and delivery
problem identification
improvement strategies
request for proposal for operator/contract management:

• rfp development
• selection assistance
• transitioning assistance, self-op to contract management
• contract development & compliance

operational standards
capacity and traffic-flow studies
storage audits
labour capacities and scheduling
forecasting systems
litigation support
financial & strategic planning
management recruitment

pre-design services

master planning
market research:

• focus groups
• market surveys
• building population surveys

facilities and equipment evaluations
facilities conditions audit
equipment photo-inventories and life recycling
record as-built drawings (autocad)

what our clients say about us

angelo montenegrino, hok architects

“hok recognizes the significant contribution that dfs provided to hok on 15 nortel projects, including nortel’s largest knowledge campus in the world. the dfs team provided innovative solutions, teamwork, dedication, diligence and in the end, a world class facility that we are extremely proud of.”

bernie applebaum, president, bda real estate development services inc.

“designed food systems is an excellent example of a customer-service oriented firm, committed to customer satisfaction and the design-build delivery team. dfs’ level of expertise in this specialty area is unrivalled as they went beyond the call of duty to work within the cost and time project parameters, in a professional and personable manner”.