About 
 
Delicatessen 
“Delicatessen is young and alive; it has that wonderful style in an unpretentious way.” – Calvin Klein 
W FQ 
The French Quarter marks a unique spot in space and time where sequential time dissolves. The past collapses into the present and time becomes subjective. 
D’espresso 
Located on Madison Avenue, the espresso bar conceptually and literally turns a normal room sideways, creating a striking identity for the emerging brand. 
The Smith 
With a buzzing location in the East Village, The Smith is opening a second location in the neighborhood of Turtle Bay, bringing with it the principles of good and honest American cuisine. 
Recent 
 
Melt Shop 
Officially, the best grilled cheese in New York. Unofficially, the best grilled cheese on the planet. 
Sobou 
Sobou captures the idea of mixology as it relates to not only cocktails but also Jazz and the dark arts. 
Mexico City II 
W Mexico City indulges in the chilango culture where luchadores mask natural identity in favor something surreal, fantastic and vibrant. 
Toby's Estate 
Coffee from the land of Oz, in WIlliamsburg. 
Press 
 
Cafeteria 
The renovation for the iconic 24 hour restaurant employs modern glossy finishes and clean lines to define a space where ultimately food is art. 
J Hotel 
For the Jerusalem Hotel project nemaworkshop asked: what would happen if you take Scandinavian principals of modernism and introduce them to Jerusalem? 
Subtletea 
A teahouse which offers an oasis from sidewalk chaos, it challenges conventional material boundaries juxtaposing barn wood with white plastic modern finishes. 
Bond Street 
A rock star’s New York residence, the 3400 sq ft loft space joins two apartments in an historical building with an open floor plan which is both seamless and spacious. 
Bookshelf 
 
Sitaras Fitness 
The exclusive 8500 sq ft private training facility, demands a superior gym for its elite clientele; the flexible open floor plan make the space as functional as it is luxurious. 
Digital Fitness 
The project began from a need for data organization and developed into a high-tech fitness laboratory for storing digital records and analyzing physical abilities. 
Awards 
recent awards 
Concept Spa 
Imagine...You find yourself between two gentle curves floating on light. The interior curve gradually reveals itself as a solid object. An opening appears. You go inside… 
Brunswick 
A workspace for an international strategic communications firm, it asks: can an office feel like a hotel? The 15000 sq ft renovation includes a client lounge and cafe. 
Fire & Oak 
The 200 seat steakhouse exudes drama with soaring 20’ ceiling, a mezzanine level, 2 enormous private dining rooms and an illuminated wine vault for 10000 bottles. 
Brigade 
A long-term stay hotel in the midst of the tech-driven vortex of Bangalore, the 45000 sq ft project contains 64 luxury apartments, an expansive lobby and a plush rooftop terrace. 
Mexico City 
Programmatically, the space is inventive and proposes a more efficient functionality while atmospherically the space is fun, playful and pop. 
Groupsoft 
The office for Groupsoft in Gurgaon reinforces collaboration, embedding informal communal spaces within the central workstations. 
Dow  
Catering to international high end fashion houses, the minimal design relies on slick surfaces and a subdued palette that allow the garment to be the primary feature. 
Macbar 
Nominated for best drunk food, the space is bright, fresh and so fun it sometimes invites mischievous behavior. 
Talk 
 
Vegas  
The proposal for the Winebar + Café within Ceasars’ Palace interrupts the Imperial Roman interiorscape with a modern wine + coffee bar. 
Tribeca loft 
The 4000 sq ft loft space, half of which is a private rooftop terrace, highlights the exposed timber structure with natural light and rustic barn wood architectural elements. 
Steakhouse 
Glamorous and accessible, the design of this 150-seat, 7000 square foot fancy steakhouse focuses on the social interactions associated with elegant cuisine. 
Townhouse 
An 11, 000 square foot, 5-story family townhouse the project stages a modern intervention while preserving the character of the landmarked structure. 
ABFD 
Who says you can’t sell luxury jewelry and art and have a bar and a lounge in a 1000 sq foot space on the Upper East Side? 
MPD Club 
The meatpacking district is a nocturnal playground and this project harnesses that mischievous vibrant energy in a seductive environment designed for exactly those impromptu moments of excess. 
Exhale Spa 
Within the swanky Manhattan House, the spa offers a serene space for repose and rejuvenation. 
Hamam 
Referencing a 6th century underground cistern in Istanbul, the Williamsburg spa is a modern interpretation of a traditional Turkish spa, including an authentic Hamam. 
Shall we dance 
Conceptual furniture competition entry experimenting with the potential for meandering ottomans which pause only when being used as a seat. 
Tavalon Tea 
For this emerging brand, the goal was not only spatial but ideological: establishing brand identity. The modest teahouse with DJ booth sparked alarming international buzz. 
Tesla 
The epicenter projected the concept of a Tesla auto-club where owners potential owners can wander through the gallery display, learn about the history of Tesla, have a latte at the bar 
Layla 
The design of the restaurant fuses traditional Islamic motifs and innovative spatial articulations to create an ideal setting for the Dubai-imported cuisine.