Thank you for considering Assembledge+ for the new Nook restaurant in Langley. After the successful opening of the downtown Vancouver location, we’re thrilled for the opportunity to extend our partnership and bring the next Nook space to life with the same level of design quality and hospitality-driven detail.
Assembledge+ is dedicated to crafting refined, site-responsive environments through a collaborative, design-led process. Our studio brings extensive experience in hospitality projects across the U.S. and internationally, balancing creative vision with technical clarity and executional precision.
For this option, our proposed scope includes full architectural services—from concept design through construction documents and construction administration—handled entirely inhouse by our team. This approach mirrors the process used on previous Nook projects and ensures a fully integrated workflow from the earliest design ideas through project delivery. This proposal outlines our understanding of the project, our methodology, and the associated fees.
We look forward to the opportunity to deliver a fully integrated design process and support you through every phase of the project.
Best Regards,
David Thompson, AIA
Principal
and Founder
Assembledge +
Assembledge +
ABOUT ASSEMBLEDGE +
Since its inception, Assembledge + has steadfastly pursued an architectural vision rooted in a dedication to collaborative efforts and craftsmanship. This commitment seeks to forge enduring spaces prioritizing user experience, fostering innovation, and upholding sustainability principles.
We believe in the art of collaboration.
The name Assembledge+ was purposefully chosen to encapsulate the firm’s zeal for “assembling” the often intricate components of the design process. This results in an architecture that is timeless, attuned to its environment uplifts the human spirit. The “+” symbolizes an approach that comprehends the comprehensive interplay of interconnected elements, recognizing that architecture transcends mere drawings and an assembly of building materials. It encompasses a collaborative journey with clients, specialized consultants, builders, and, of course, the team members. It also entails an ongoing exploration and innovation – both programmatic and technological –to pursue optimal, tailored solutions for each project.
Our work may be characterized as warm modernism – a vocabulary featuring legibility of form, an embrace of the sunlight, and a material palette that evokes a sense of warmth and texture.
Founded and led by David Thompson, AIA, Assembledge + offers to every project, large or small, high levels of design sensitivity, technical expertise, and principal hands-on involvement.
Our approach to architecture is rooted in the belief that design is successful when users enjoy themselves in a space but aren’t quite sure why. For us, architecture should be timeless, attuned to its environment, and elevating the human spirit.
Leveraging our inclusive approach, collaborative process, and the strengths of each studio member, our design capabilities are continually evolving, resulting in architectural work that is carefully crafted and in unity with its surroundings.
Our design process begins with questions. What is the program and the intent? What is the aspiration? A thorough analysis informs these conversations of the site – the property, the neighboring community, and the client’s specific needs and aspirations. The resulting architecture combines these imperatives with materials, technology, craftsmanship, and form.
The creation of lasting environments, developed with a sense of responsibility, stands as a defining aspect of the firm’s design ethos. This is achieved through the implementation of sustainable strategies, the crafting of adaptable sequences of highly functional enclosed and open spaces, and the dissolution of boundaries between interior and exterior realms.
SELECT PRESS
AN Interior, ‘Top 50 Architects and Designers of 2022’
Angeleno, 'Magic Hour,' Firenze Residence
Architectural Digest, 'This Tranquil Mid-Century Home Channels Laid-Back L.A. Style,' Wonderland Park Residence
Architectural Record, 'Kitchen and Bath Portfolio,' Leslie Lane
Assembledge + is a distinguished architecture and design firm established in 1997, renowned for our meticulous approach design and execution. With a long history in Los Angeles, Assembledge + is proud to inherit the legacy and values of the Southern California Modernist movement. Our approach to design is likewise rooted in a commitment to the local context and will be at core of our contribution to this project.
Over the many years, Assembledge + has developed a holistic four-part process that enables us to embody our values and translate the complexities of the development process into elegant architecture and design:
Investigating
Thorough research and analysis of local conditions allow for strong foundations of design.
Designing + Exploring
Commitment to quality iterative design and visualization enables insights from the entire Design Team (including Owner and General Contractor) to be tested and integrated into the project.
Documenting
Comprehensive project management and quality control protocols ensures proper coordination and execution of architectural drawings and specifications.
Building
Experienced and dedicated staff oversee construction to assure the highest quality of completed project.
With a comprehensive philosophy of addressing every project from a 'macro to micro' perspective, we ensure that each element, from the initial concept to the final detail, contributes to a coherent and viable design solution.
Additionally, with a dedicated team, many of whom have been with us for nearly a decade, we bring design sensitivity, technical expertise, and hand-on Principal involvement to every project.
DAVID THOMPSON aia, ncarb
Principal and Founder
PROJECT ROLE: Principal-in-Charge
David’s design philosophy centers on the creation of enduring environments that are both responsible and sustainable. With an extensive career spanning over 30 years, David possesses a diverse range of expertise ranging from hospitality, commercial to residential projects. His approach extends beyond the structure, embracing an ethos that addresses functional requirements while seamlessly integrating aesthetic and contextual imperatives. This holistic approach imbues his projects with a timeless quality, ensuring their long-term value and relevance. David serves on the Tulane University Advisory Board, where he is actively involved in the Richardson Memorial Hall Preservation Program.
EDUCATION
Tulane University, School of Architecture, Master in Architecture
Tulane University, School of Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture
REGISTRATION
Licensed Architect, California
Licensed Architect, Colorado
Licensed Architect, Hawaii
AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects
LA Forum for Art and Architecture
Tulane School of Architecture, Board of Advisors
SELECT AWARDS
AIA CA Residential Awards
AIA LA Residential Architecture Awards
AIA LA Restaurant Design Awards
American Architecture Awards
AN Interior Top 50 Architecture Firms
Architizer A+ Awards
Builder's Choice Awards
BUILT Design Awards
LA Forum for Art and Architecture
LIV Hospitality Design Awards
LA Business Council Architectural Awards
Luxe Red Awards
SCDF Awards
SARA
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
CACTUS CLUB CAFE
Station Square, Burnaby, BC
Sherway Gardens, Toronto, ON
Stephen Avenue, Calgary, AB
Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC
Coquitlam Centre, Burnaby, BC
Crowfoot Crossing, Calgary, AB
Younge & Sheppard, Toronto, ON Anderson Way, Vernon, BC
Kelowna Yacht Club, Kelowna, BC
KING TAPS
First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Kelowna Lakeview, Kelowna, BC
Willowbrook, Burnaby, BC
HILLSTONE RESTAURANT GROUP
South Beverly Grill, Beverly Hills, CA
R+D Kitchen, Yountville, CA
Cafe R+D, Newport Beach, CA
CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT
The Frederick, Toronto, ON
Nook Melville, Vancouver, BC
Italian Restaurant Concept, Kitsilano, BC
ADDITIONAL HOSPITALITY WORK EXPERIENCE
sf + 1,024 sf patio
sf + 3,180 sf patio
sf + 1,290 sf patio
sf
Quickfish, Portland, OR varies
Vernetti, Los Angeles, CA 1,360
Olive & Thyme, Burbank, CA
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams, Studio City, CA varies
TARA HAGAN ra
Director of Operations
EDUCATION
McGill University, Master in Architecture
McGill University, Bachelor of Science Architecture
REGISTRATION
Licensed Architect, California
ATHENA MYERS
Project Designer
EDUCATION
University of Arizona, Master in Architecture
Arizona State University, Bachelor of Design Management
PROJECT ROLE: Project Manager
With her diverse skill set and experience, Tara brings an invaluable perspective to Assembledge+. Her passion for creating innovative and sustainable architectural solutions drives her work, consistently pushing boundaries. Tara possesses more than a decade of experience in designing and overseeing projects and teams, ensuring efficiency and meeting schedules. Prior to joining Assembledge+, Tara worked in New York City at Bjarke Ingels Group where she worked on VIA West 57th Street, and later at ROART where she worked primarily on multifamily residential projects and adaptive reuse.
SELECT HOSPITALITY WORK WITH ASSEMBLEDGE+
King Taps Willowbrook, Willowbrook, BC 10,000 sf
Cactus Club Cafe Anderson Way, Vernon, BC 7,400 sf + 900 sf patio
The Frederick, Toronto ON 4,451 SF + 421 sf patio
Italian Restaurant Concept, Kitsilano, BC
PRIOR HOSPITALITY WORK
sf + 2,700 sf patio
Tom's Urban, Las Vegas, NV 12,000 sf Crimson and Rye, New York, NY 7,500 sf
PROJECT ROLE: Project Designer
Hailing from Tucson, Arizona, Athena's curiosity lies in the intersection of conceptual drawings and the practicalities of the project site—comprehending the construction process and how it can illuminate more clever design solutions Before joining Assembledge +, Athena dedicated her expertise to the realm of modern desert residential projects, during which she gained a deeper comprehension of land ethics and how to harmonize design with intricate site-specific elements, spanning topographical, cultural, environmental, and ecological factors.
SELECT RESIDENTIAL WORK
Luxury Branded Residences, Henderson NV (14) 7,000 sf units
Pinecrest Residence, Altadena CA 4,000 sf Longridge Residence, Sherman Oaks CA 3,750 sf + 900 sf ADU
SELECT HOSPITALITY WORK
The Frederick, Toronto ON 4,451 SF + 421 sf patio
Italian Restaurant Concept, Kitsilano, BC 9,900 sf + 2,700 sf patio
02 Relevant Project Experience
SOUTH BEVERLY GRILL AND HONOR BAR
Tenant Improvement
LOCATION
Beverly Hills, California
SIZE
5,000 sf
PROJECT TEAM
David Thompson (Principal-inCharge), Scott Walter
The Hillstone Restaurant Group is a successful, family-run business specializing in highend restaurants including Houston’s, Bandera, Café R+D and others across the country. For their first restaurant in Beverly Hills, they chose a location in an existing 1940’s era structure on a centrally located, pedestrian-oriented street.
Assembledge+ in collaboration with the Hillstone Design Team combined their talents to provide a refined, modern dining environment commensurate with both Hillstone’s reputation and the demands of the surrounding clientele.
The design of the street façade presents an understated composition of an elegantly scaled exterior canopy, a custom-designed steel window system and brick planter boxes to create a graceful experience for both the pedestrian and the dining patron. The custom black steel framed window system provides a secondary level of articulation to address the pedestrian scale of the façade further.
The restaurant’s interior is defined by reclaimed wood ceiling beams along with a palette of rich, dark materials including walnut and cherry casework and chocolate-stained wood block flooring all accented by the natural light filtering through the front façade.
Photos by Michael Weschler
R + D KITCHEN
Ground-up Construction
LOCATION
Napa Valley, California
SIZE
5,772 sf
PROJECT TEAM
David Thompson (Principal in Charge), Scott Walter, Gregory Marin
Located in Napa Valley, the design behind Yountville R+D is derived from the forms and materials common to the many wineries throughout the area.
Wood and stone create a warm and inviting environment with the barrel vaults echoing nearby wineries and recalling oak barrels common to the wine aging process. Interiors are warm and lush defined by wood ceilings and a palette of rich, dark materials including steel structure, a douglas fir ceiling, and walnut casework along with brick flooring all accented by the natural light filtering from multiple sides.
Windows in the dining and outdoor bar areas are designed to disappear using custom painted steel framed operable window systems that pivot or slide, allowing the outdoors to become an integral part of the dining experience.
The restaurant is placed at the rear of 1.8-acre site to capitalize on the pastoral views of nearby vineyards and distant mountain. Elegant “Bosque” of trees establishes a central outdoor courtyard and tranquil setting for entry to the restaurant.
Photos by Augusta Quirk
CACTUS CLUB CAFE SHERWAY GARDENS
Ground up Construction
LOCATION
Toronto, Ontario
SIZE
14,244 sf w/ 3,180 sf Patio
PROJECT TEAM
David Thompson (Principalin-Charge), Cesar Quinones, Scott Nusinow, Ignacio Bruni, Jooyoung Chung, Jennifer Garrett
The Cactus Club Cafe Sherway Gardens is the restaurant's ground-up 17,000 sf flagship location. With seating for nearly 450 guests across two floors, the ground level lounge and dining rooms are clad in the signature material palate, also developed by Assembledge+, consisting of the cornerstone finishes rift-cut white oak, oil-rubbed bronze, and dark leather.
The interior design epitomizes the Cactus Club brand with its clean, modern, and sumptuous aesthetic. A continuous ribbon of wood ceiling transverses the space, creating a cohesive design element that unifies the experience.
The entry marks one’s arrival with a dramatic double height space. The glass and bronze stairway is enveloped with an intricate wood slat feature element that wraps to become the ceiling. From there dozen glowing Louis Poulsen Artichoke pendants in a custom oak finish are suspended overhead, inviting guests up the rooftop.
The core architectural concept is built from this warm and inviting atmosphere, even in the face of fierce Ontario weather. The exterior has a more muscular expression with cladding in a rough, textured concrete plank. The form of the building is likewise manipulated to envelop and protect the guest areas, where the warmth establishes a pleasing counterpoint. This concept is taken further with the dramatic cantilevered structure over the rooftop patio.
The patio, featuring a full island bar and green wall, is capable of being operated yearround. This is made possible with a combination of retractable roof canopies, sliding glass walls, and radiant heat arrays that are seamlessly integrated into the architecture and disappear completely during the warm months.
Photos by Michael Weschler
CACTUS CLUB CAFE STATION SQUARE
Tenant Improvement
LOCATION
Burnaby, British Columbia
SIZE
8,295 sf + 1,024 sf Patio
PROJECT TEAM
David Thompson (Principalin-Charge), Cesar Quinones Michael Sweeney, Scott Nusinow, Ignacio Bruni, Runing Wang
Located to the east of Vancouver, in Burnaby, the project seeks to bring the brand’s hallmark formula of upscale, inventive, and global cuisine paired with a high-energy, high-design setting to a neighborhood accessible to a new segment of the city’s residents.
With seating for nearly 300 guests both inside and on the patio, the lounge and dining room are clad in the signature material palate, consisting of the cornerstone finishes rift-cut white oak, oil-rubbed bronze, and dark leather. The interior design epitomizes the Cactus Club brand with its clean, modern, and sumptuous aesthetic. A continuous ribbon of wood ceiling transverses the space, creating a cohesive design element that unifies the dining experience.
Situated on a prominent corner at the base of a new development, the exterior walls of the space are completely operable, seamlessly integrating interior and exterior spaces. A new canopy, clad in blackened steel, strikes a bold line to distinguish the restaurant from the tower above. The wood ribbon ceiling extends out with the canopy, projecting the signature design element of the space out into the public realm.
The patio is capable of being operated year-round, made possible with a combination of sliding glass walls and radiant heat arrays that are seamlessly integrated into the architecture and disappear completely during the warm months.
Photos by Ema Peter
CACTUS CLUB CAFE COQUITLAM CENTRE
Ground up Construction
LOCATION
Calgary, British Columbia
SIZE
8,620 sf + 1,450 sf Patio
PROJECT TEAM
David Thompson (Principal-inCharge), Jooyoung Chung, Scott Nusinow, Ignacio Bruni, Nicole Saville
With seating up to 335 guests across a lounge, dining room, and an all-season covered patio, the Cactus Club Café Coquitlam offers fine casual dining paired with a contemporary, sophisticated aesthetic.
Inside, a refined material palette echoes the West Coast Canadian landscape. Rift-cut white oak, oil-rubbed bronze, and dark leather enhance the lounge and dining room with a warm, inviting atmosphere, while artworks by Andy Warhol provide an eyecatching moment. The bar, featuring a long-curved countertop, dark wood, and a bocci light fixture, adds a touch of glamour, epitomizing the Cactus Club brand and its highenergy vibe.
A continuous ribbon of wood ceiling transverses the space, creating a cohesive design element that unifies the dining experience, while custom clerestory windows fill the space with ambient natural light.
Referencing the design elements of the Sherway Gardens flagship location, the building cantilevers its roof to envelope the patio, integrating the entire infrastructure and creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor dining. With 20+ electric heaters, a misting system, automatic blinds, and an operable door system, the patio is capable of expanding or closing the space as needed, while operable perimeter glazing allows for total airflow in the warmer months.
On the exterior, glass fiber reinforced concrete horizontal slats façade with black aluminum framing and dark fir louvers provide an engaging and materially rich setting for this new ground-up restaurant.
Photos by Ema Peter
KING TAPS
Tenant Improvement
LOCATION
Toronto, Ontario
SIZE
10,400 sf + 3,930 sf patio
PROJECT TEAM
David Thompson (Principal-inCharge), Cesar Quinones, Greg Marin, Luke Broderick, Runing Wang, Scott Nusinow
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto’s Financial District in the First Canadian Place Building, King Taps is a 10,450-sf restaurant and bar, featuring 450 seats, two bars and two patios sprawled over two stories.
Assembledge+ designed the spaces with a refined palette of black walnut, artisan tile, reclaimed brick, Carrara marble, steel and brass. Furnishings include butcher-block walnut tables, black leather seating, brass pendant lighting, and accent bar stools.
State-of-the-art technology has been infused in every detail, from the screens and booths that are equipped with USB and electrical outlets, to the kitchen, featuring pizza ovens and sophisticated beer tap equipment.
The key to the restaurant/bar was to maximize opportunities for open-air dining with sliding glass panels to accommodate weather year-around, while taking in the views and engaging all the energy and action of the community.
Photos by Michael Weschler
NOOK MELVILLE
Tenant Improvement
LOCATION
Vancouver, British Columbia
PROJECT TYPE
Tenant Improvement
SIZE
4.600 SF + 1200 SF Patio
PROJECT TEAM
David Thompson (Principal-inCharge), Scott Nusinow, Caleb Schweter
The Nook brand expands to Coal Harbor with a new location on the ground floor of The Stack high-rise. The design challenge was to maintain the intimate, neighborhood Italian restaurant character that the brand is known for in the context of a larger commercial space defined by glass, metal panels and soaring ceilings.
To create a sense of warmth and human scale, a wood coffered ceiling was introduced bringing the height down and adding a rich architectural texture. At the center of the room, the bar becomes the focal point featuring a beautifully detailed wood gantry with recessed lighting overhead. A curved horseshoe bar below topped with light stone material mirrors its form and invites guests to come together for a drink. Various indoor booth layouts accomodate 114 guests, while a spacious outdoor patio seats 32, offering flexibility for a range of dining experiences.
The atmosphere is elegant yet relaxed, making it a great place for lunch or a casual dinner. An open kitchen anchors the space highlighted by a red-tiled pizza oven and shelving styled with pizza boxes and classic tomato cans. These details add a familiar touch and authenticity. Light herringbone oak floors, and strategically placed mirrors enhance the natural brightness, creating a light and airy feel throughout. The result is a warm, refined interior that blends urban chic with subtle rustic charm.
Photos by Michael Elkan
THE FREDERICK
Tenant Improvement
LOCATION
Toronto, Ontario
PROJECT TYPE
Tenant Improvement
SIZE
4,451 SF + 421 SF Patio
PROJECT TEAM
David Thompson (Principalin-Charge), Tara Hagan, Scott Nusinow, Christopher Gallegos, Athena Myers
Located in a historic bank building in Toronto’s Financial District, The Frederick serves as the sister restaurant to the rooftop venue The Chase. The concept is relaxed and approachable, a place to settle in for an after-hours drink and a comforting meal.
The dining room seats 83 with an additional 30 seats along the sidewalk patio. A mix of horseshoe booths and hightop tables creates a cozy, inviting atmosphere that pairs well with the neighborhood’s lively nightlife. At the entry is a striking deep blue tiled bar accented with brass details and dark marble countertops.
The design celebrates the historic brick architecture, enhancing it with stained cherry wood millwork, fluted glass and tambour paneling that introduce a classic warmth to the space. Tobacco-toned leather upholstery gives the interior a familiar and comfortable feel while brass fixtures and accents add a touch of shimmer that brings the space to life.
Photos by Adrian Ozimek
KING TAPS at KELOWNA LAKEFRONT
Lakeside Elevated Brewpub
LOCATION
Kelowna, British Columbia
PROJECT TYPE
Tenant Improvement
SIZE
8,600 sf
PROJECT TEAM
David Thompson (Principal-inCharge), Blake Hussey, Scott Nusinow, Ignacio Bruni
270 degrees of unmatched indoor and outdoor Okanagan Lake views across two levels.
Kelowna Waterfront is the second King Taps location in Canada, situated in the former long-standing Water St bar, offering unparalleled 270-degree Lake Okanagan views.
Split between lounge and dining room seating indoors, with covered and open-air patios both upstairs and downstairs, the expansion of previously conjoined premises now accommodates nearly 500 seats, a bar with 75 beer taps, and a two-level commercial kitchen complete with a pizza station.
Material choices of light brown leather, rift-cut ash, and copper accents echo the original King Taps Toronto location; however, they also add a sense of lightness and playfulness. The staircase mural by local artist Drew Yong contributes to the “holiday” vibe, adding texture and inviting the patrons to the second floor.
Photos by Andrew Latreille
ADDITIONAL HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE
VERNETTI
Vernetti is a neighborhood restaurant where old-school meets new school Italian. Inspired by a century-long history of Italian-American cuisine.
Inside, interior materials and fixtures are sourced from various artisans and fabricators to evoke a modernized European bistro aesthetic. Tables and bar top are made locally out of reclaimed wood; an expansive, starphire glass storefront and hanging interior mirrors allow patrons to enjoy better the view of Larchmont Boulevard, sunshine to stream in, and details of the interior to pop.
MCCONNELLS FINE ICE CREAMS
Assembledge+ designed a storefront for McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams to reflect the craftsmanship of a family owned ice-cream company. The store opens onto the street with a large glass window and directly connects the shop to the surrounding neighborhood. Outside, a 17-foot wooden bench enhances the communal ambiance, inviting the crowd to linger, pushing the vibrancy of the store outside. Inside, white tile, wooden shelves, wooden beams, darkened steel and concrete floors, enhance the space’s rawness and openness.
ON THE BOARDS: FARM TO TABLE ITALIAN
A well-known wood stone pizza restaurant from Vancouver takes a vacation to Kitsilano Beach with their second location. The two-level restaurant features a 180-seat dining room upstairs with an open kitchen and balcony seating for a more refined, sit-down experience. At beach level, a 30-seat fast-casual counter offers a relaxed, grab-and-go option just steps from the sand. The material palette puts a fresh twist on the original concept with maroon and green veined marbles, handcrafted tiles and a light bright interior that reflects the down-to-earth menu
Project Understanding and Scope of Work
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
This proposal has been prepared based on all available information and relevant conversations between Assembledge+ and LFG Growth about the project and their objectives.
Project Information
Based on our recent conversations, for the purposes of this proposal we understand the project scope as a tenant improvement for a restaurant approximately ~5,010 SF with ~1,334 SF of patio area, to be designed and built within the existing building located at #300-20020 Willowbrook Drive, Langley, B.C., V2Y 2T4. Below is a summary of the project areas per the provided documents, and represents the basis of this proposal:
±3,330 SF Front of House
±1,680 SF Back of House
±5,010 SF TOTAL BUILDING AREA
±1,334 SF Patio
±1,344 SF TOTAL PATIO AREA
As architects, we see the goal of this project as creating a cohesive and timeless design language that reflects the history and heritage of the NOOK brand, grounding it in its context to preserving the intimate, neighborhood character that defines it.
This is to be achieved through thoughtful and tactical execution of simple elements to create a dining experience that is elegant yet relaxed. An emphasis will be placed on warmth and human scale. This will be achieved through careful attention to proportion, the tactile richness of materials, and the nuanced interplay of texture and tone. We seek to crafting spaces that feel both elevated and familiar. Details, whether in joinery, lighting, or the way materials meet, will be approached with precision and care, reinforcing the brand’s ethos of quality and authenticity.
The restaurant will be developed with the operational requirements in front of mind, so as to facilitate the attentive and friendly service that is a priority.
Figure 01: Existing Site Plan (NTS)
PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK
The extent of Architectural Services described herein are understood to be in accordance with the size and complexity of the project as defined in the Project Understanding. This document will serve as a contractual agreement for the provision of services, which is formulated in accordance with the Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect as prescribed by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), subsequent to the mutual acceptance of the proposed remuneration and scope of work.
SECTION 1: ARCHITECTURE SERVICES |
DESIGN + DOCUMENTATION:
The project is proposed to follow a standard architectural design process composed of the following phases and as outlined by the AIA:
Schematic Design
This initial design phase will encompass an in-depth fact-finding, research, and conceptual design study in conjunction with LFG Growth's creative and operational teams. Additionally, existing conditions will be thoroughly investigated to allow for the formulation of design solutions appropriate to the specific locations. Working with the Owner and consultants, the basic layout of the restaurant will be developed and approved, as well as the major monuments of the back of house ares (restrooms, cookline, dish pit / scullery, etc.) The following (3) Design Packages will be presented for Owner review:
Preliminary Design Review Package #1 : This presentation package will include up to (3) layout options, as well as mood boards, inspiration imagery, and preliminary material palettes illustrating the conceptual direction.
Preliminary Design Review Package #2 : Further refinement of any of the (3) layout options selected. 3D models and renderings will be provided including materials, finishes, & lighting, illustrating up to (3) material schemes.
Final Design Review Package : Assembledge+ to develop (1) owner selected layout and (1) material option for final review by the owner. This presentation package will include floor plans, site plans, 3D visualizations, & preliminary material selections.
Any additional design modifications and design packages beyond the (3) packages outlined in this proposal will be considered additional services and billed accordingly.
Assembledge+ will require signed approval of the Schematic Design Package prior to moving forward with Design Development phase. Any design iterations and/ or meetings required beyond those outlined above or any modifications to the approved Schematic Design Package will be considered additional services and billed accordingly.
Design Development
During this phase, Assembledge+ will assist the Owner in retaining the services of engineers/consultants by preparing a basic project description and delivering the schematic design package. Assembledge+ will work closely with all parties to ensure necessary building systems are coordinated without compromising the architectural design. As this process occurs, the architectural plans will be developed in greater detail in an effort to fix the size, quantity, and location of all aspects of the design including walls, rooms, openings, built-in cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, lighting, etc.
Preliminary drawings and specifications will be submitted to the local planning authorities as required for any applicable planning approvals. Assembledge+ will respond to any comments or corrections as required to secure approvals. It is understood that a 3rd party Expediter will assist and coordinate all regulatory approvals - planning, building and safety, etc.
Regular intervals for owner review and feedback are included during this phase, as well as a planned submittal for Landlord's review and approval anticipated at the conclusion of Design Development. Please note that Landlord requirements will vary.
Note: Assembledge+ will require signed approval of the Design Development drawings prior to moving forward with Construction Documents. Any design iterations and/ or meetings required beyond those outlined above or any modifications to the approved Design Development set will be considered additional services and billed accordingly.
Construction Documents
Based on the approved Design Development Package, Assembledge+ will prepare Contract Documents for approval by the owner consisting of construction drawings, setting forth in detail the requirements for the construction of the project. The Construction Documents will provide the necessary detail and specification to describe the design intent in a manner that the documents may be used by a General Contractor to adequately provide a bid for the construction of the project. It is during this phase that the plans will also be submitted to the local building authorities to initiate the plan check and permitting process.
During this phase, drawings and specifications will be submitted to the local building department as required for any applicable building permit approvals. Assembledge+ will respond to any comments or corrections as required to secure approvals.
It is understood that a 3rd party Expediter will assist and coordinate all regulatory approvals - planning, building and safety, etc.
Any additional design iterations and/or meetings required beyond those outlined above or any modifications to the approved Construction Documents set will be considered additional services and will be billed accordingly.
SECTION 2 ARCHITECTURE SERVICES | CONSTRUCTION PHASE:
Bidding & Negotiation
At such time that the Owner opts to select a General Contractor for construction of the project, Assembledge+ can be available to provide the Owner with services to aid in the selection. This can include recommendations, preparing Bid Documents, reviewing bidder questions, and providing clarifications.
Construction Administration
Upon execution of a contract for construction with a general contractor, Assembledge+ will, with the consent of the Owner and billed at hourly rates indicated in Section 04, advise and consult with the Owner during the construction to ensure proper delivery of work indicated in the construction documents. This will include coordination with contractors, site visits, production of clarification sketches, and review of the necessary shop drawings.
Assembledge+ proposes to provide on-site representation at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction progress, as well as to conduct weekly virtual meetings with the Owner, Architect, and Contractor.
The hours required for this phase will vary and be based on our best professional judgment. Assembledge+ will keep the owner informed of progress and fee status at regular intervals to be determined upon execution of this agreement. Assembledge+ is not responsible for creating or delivering construction timelines.
SECTION 3: ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Any services that are requested or required by the Owner but are not specifically defined in this proposal will be considered Additional Services. Any Owner requested changes to the design of the project after any of the approved phases as outlined above will be considered
Additional Services. Additional Services, when approved by the Owner, will be billed at the rates outlined in the professional fees section.
SECTION 4: EXCLUSIONS
Services not included in the Basic Services outlined above are considered Additional Services and require written authorization by the Owner. Other services excluded from the Basic Scope of Services may be provided at the Owner's discretion, and include but are not limited to:
• High-end animations or additional visualizations beyond the scope outlined above.
Submittal or administration of the process for applying to the relevant authorities having jurisdiction to be carried out by an expediter or land-use consultant.
• In-person presentations to any governing body required for permits or approvals.
• Any other professional consultant services required for the project.
Additional scope not outlined in project and proposal.
SECTION 5: CONSULTANT SERVICES
Over the course of the project, Assembledge+ will be coordinating the services of consultants as required by the scope of the project. However, the services of these consultants are not included in this proposal. Outlined below is a list of consultants Assembledge + believes may be necessary for this project based on past experience. Assembledge+ will work with the client to select the appropriate consultants and assist in the negotiation of their fees. If desired, these services can be contracted separately by the Owner; if contracted directly through Assembledge+ at cost plus 15% markup.
Structural
Engineering
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering
Lighting Design
Acoustics Engineering
Expediter/Land-Use Consultant
Audio/Visual Consultant
Security Consultant
Door Hardware Consultant
Pre-Construction Services
Waterproofing Consultant
Food and Beverage Consultant
PROFESSIONAL FEES
Herein you will find our proposed professional fees for the scope of work outline above. Our compensation has been projected based on our experience and best judgment, taking into account various factors such as square footages, anticipated timelines, expected workload, and resources required.
* For the purposes of this proposal, the Bidding & Negotiation and Construction Administration Phase fees are to be billed hourly and to be invoiced monthly. During construction, Assembledge+ will keep the Owner informed of progress and fee status at regular intervals.
Professional fees for hourly services or services beyond the agreed scope of work, shall be paid on a time and expenses basis at our hourly rates plus reimbursable expenses. The hourly rates as of January 1, 2025 are set forth at right and are adjusted annually, in accordance with normal salary review practices.
Reimbursable Expenses
ASSEMBLEDGE + 2025 HOURLY RATES
Reimbursable expenses incurred by Assembledge + and its consultants in the interests of the project shall be paid on a direct cost plus 10% to cover administrative costs. The anticipated reimbrsable expenses for the project are outlined in each relevant part of the fee proposal, and are understood to be estimated. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Assembledge + and its consultants will be reimbursed for project-related expenses such as:
⚫ Printing and reproduction of prints, models, calculations, and reports;
⚫ Mileage, tolls, taxis, etc. for local travel;
⚫ Overnight mail, messenger and courier services, long distance phone calls;
⚫ Filing fees and applicatio fees where applicable;
⚫ Miscellaneous out of pocket costs in connection with the project;
⚫ For out of town travel, Assembledge + shall be reimbursed for business class airfare, car rental, hotel expenses, and meals per individual for each trip; all out of town travel should assume to include (1) Principal or Director and (1) Project Manager unless otherwise noted.
Nook Langley
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Date: David Thompson November 14, 2025
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. PAYMENTS. The Owner shall pay the Architect an initial non-refundable retainer payment equal to 10% of the overall contract amount upon execution of the Agreement. Payments during the course of the Project shall be billed monthly based on the percentage of completion in each phase of the Project. Payments for the Architect’s services and for the reimbursable expenses described in Sections 2 and 3 of these Terms and Conditions are due and payable upon the Owner’s receipt of the invoice. Invoiced amounts unpaid after thirty (30) days after the invoice date shall bear interest of 1.5% per month from the date payment is due. In the event of non-payment beyond thirty (30) days, the Architect reserves the right to suspend services until all outstanding invoices are paid, but only after not less than ten (10) days’ prior written notice to the Owner. Accounts more than ninety (90) days in arrears may be referred for collection, but only after not less than ten (10) days’ prior written notice to the Owner. The Owner shall be responsible for any and all collection expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by or on behalf of the Architect on such collection. The Architect’s invoices for services rendered or expenses incurred for the Project are to be paid regardless of any related construction or fee arrangements the Owner may have with others, and regardless of the outcome of any litigation brought by the Owner where such litigation arises out of the Project that is the subject matter of the Agreement.
2. REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES. Reimbursable expenses incurred by the Architect in the interests of the Project shall be reimbursed on a direct cost basis plus 15% to cover administrative costs. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the Owner shall reimburse the Architect for all Project-related expenses including, but not limited to the following: printing and reproduction of prints, models, calculations, and reports; overnight mail, messenger and courier services; long distance phone calls; filing fees and application fees, if applicable; and other reasonable outof-pocket costs incurred for the Project.
3. PROJECT-RELATED TRAVEL. Mileage for meetings and site supervision (if and to the extent included in the scope of services) within Los Angeles County is included within the total contract amount. All Project-related travel beyond Los Angeles County will require prior written approval from the Owner. Air travel for the Project will be booked in business class. All reasonable travel-related expenses including airfare, lodging, meals, tolls, taxis, ride-shares, transit-fares, etc. will be billed at cost, as reimbursable expenses. Vehicle mileage will be billed at the current IRS mileage rate for specific Project-related trips (e.g., product and material research and selection, and long-distance job meetings).
4. ADDITIONAL SERVICES. The following services are considered Additional Services and shall be charged on a time and expenses basis at the Architect’s hourly rates in accordance with Section C of the Agreement (subject to annual adjustments in accordance with the Architect’s normal salary review practices), plus reimbursable expenses as described in Section 2 of these Terms and Conditions: (a) any and all services beyond the agreed scope of work specifically described in the Agreement, (b) any changes or additions requested by the Owner that constitute a substantial change to the work already completed, (c) additional entitlement applications, public hearings, or work with regulatory agencies other than the building department and planning department for the Project’s jurisdiction, (d) services necessitated by the enactment or revisions of codes, laws or regulations, (e) services necessitated by decisions of the Owner not rendered in a timely manner, (f) services necessitated by act or neglect of the Owner or others, including the contractor, and (g) services necessitated by a material change in the scope of the Project. Prior to performing any Additional Services, the Architect shall first notify the Owner in writing of the need for such Additional Services. If The Architect’s services specified in the Agreement have not been substantially completed within twenty-four (24) months from the start of services, the Architect’s fee shall be subject to good faith renegotiation by the parties hereto.
5. SUSPENSION. If the Owner fails to make timely payments to the Architect in accordance with the Agreement or others defaults under the Agreement, on not less than ten (10) days’ written notice, the Architect shall have the right to suspend the performance of its services under the Agreement until such payment is made or default is cured, as applicable. In the event of a suspension, the Architect shall have no liability to the Owner for any damage or delay caused to the Owner due to such suspension. Before resuming services, the Owner shall pay all amounts due to the Architect, including any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Architect due to the suspension and resumption of the Architect’s services. The Architect’s fees for the remaining services and time schedules, if any, shall be equitably adjusted, if appropriate under the circumstances.
6. TERMINATION. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Agreement to the contrary, the Agreement may be terminated by either party, upon written notice to the other party if the other party fails to perform in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and such failure is not cured within ten (10) days of the giving of such notice for monetary defaults and within thirty (30) days of the giving of such notice for non-monetary defaults. In such event,
the parties shall have such rights, remedies and obligations as may be provided at law or in equity. In addition, upon no less than ten (10) days’ written notice to the Architect, the Agreement may be terminated by the Owner if the Owner abandons or suspends the construction work at the Project site. In the event of termination of the Agreement, the Architect shall be compensated for all work completed under the Scope of Services up to the termination date, plus any reimbursable expenses incurred pursuant to Sections 2 and 3 of these Terms and Conditions and any other costs incurred as a result of such termination.
7. WORK PRODUCT. All drawings, plans, specifications and other documents (collectively, the “Work Product”) prepared by the Architect under the Agreement are instruments of the Architect's services and subject to the terms of the Agreement, the Architect shall retain all common law, common statutory and other reserved rights, including the copyright. The Architect grants to the Owner a non-exclusive license to reproduce the Architect’s instruments of service solely for purposes of constructing, using, maintaining, remodeling and rebuilding the Project, provided that the Owner substantially performs its obligations under the Agreement, including prompt payment of all sums when due. In the event the Owner uses the Work Product without retaining the authors of the Work Product, the Owner releases the Architect and its consultant(s) from all claims and causes of action arising from such uses. The Owner, to the extent permitted by law, further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Architect and its consultants from all costs and expenses, including the cost of defense, related to claims and causes of action asserted by any third person or entity to the extent such costs and expenses arise from the Owner’s use of the Work Project Without the Architect’s prior written consent, the Work Product may not be used by the Owner or any third party for future phases or additions to the Project, or for any other projects, whether by the Owner or others. Any unauthorized use of the Work Product without specific written verification and adaptation by the Architect for its intended purposes will be at the user's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to the Architect. The Architect retains ownership of any developed designs, graphics, patterns, custom-designed products/furniture, branding, etc. and reserves all rights to reuse them on future projects with other clients.
8. OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES. The Owner shall provide the Architect with all necessary information, documents, surveys, reports and drawings required for the design services for this Project in a timely manner, and the Architect shall be entitled to rely on the same. The Owner must make decisions and approve the Architect’s submittals in a timely manner to avoid unreasonable
delay in the Architect’s progress of services. The Owner must provide prompt written notice to the Architect if the Owner becomes aware of any defect or fault in the Project, including errors, omissions or inconsistencies in the Architect’s surveys, models, sketches, drawings, specifications, and other similar materials. If requested by the Architect, the Owner shall furnish evidence that financial arrangements have been made to fulfill the Owner’s responsibilities under the Agreement. If and to the extent the Project includes any services in connection with more than one (1) residential unit, the Owner represents and warrants to the Architect that the Project is intended to be developed as an apartment complex and the Owner does not currently intend to sell or transfer ownership of any apartment unit or other improvement to separate owners for individual residential use. The Owner acknowledges that the Architect has not been asked to design the Project for condominium ownership and that the Architect’s risk of liability or potential liability in condominium projects is greater than in "for-rent" residential apartment projects. Accordingly, in no event may the Owner convert the Project to a condominium prior to ten (10) years from the date a certificate of occupancy is issued for the Project.
9. INSURANCE . The Architect, at its sole cost and expense, shall maintain the following insurance for the duration of the Agreement: (i) Commercial General Liability in the amount of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate, naming the Owner as an additional insured; (ii) Professional Liability covering negligent acts, errors and omissions in the performance of professional services with policy limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per claim and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate; (iii) Worker’s Compensation as required by law; and (iv) Automobile Liability covering owned and rented vehicles operated by the Architect with policy limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit and aggregate for bodily injury and property damage. All insurance policies described above shall be issued by insurance companies authorized to do business in the jurisdiction where the Project site is located, with a policy holder rating of B+ or better and a financial size category of VII or better in Best’s Insurance Guide. Upon execution of the Agreement, the Architect shall promptly deliver to the Owner a copy of the certificate of insurance evidencing the coverage described in this section. All insurance referenced above shall be primary and non-contributing with any insurance maintained by the Owner.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. In recognition of the relative risks and benefits of the Project to both the Owner and
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the Architect, the risks associated with the Project are hereby allocated such that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the total aggregate liability of the Architect and its shareholders, officers, directors, employees, agents and consultants to the Owner and its officers, directors, shareholders, managers, members, trustees, beneficiaries, employees, agents, general contractor, separate contractors, and other consultants for any and all claims, losses, costs, and damages of any nature whatsoever arising from or related to the Project, shall be limited to the lesser of (i) the fees actually received by the Architect for services rendered under the Agreement, and (ii) the amount of the Architect’s available insurance. Said limitation of liability shall apply regardless of the legal basis for the claim, loss, cost or damage, including, but not limited to, claims, losses, costs or damages based on the theory of breach of contract, professional or ordinary negligence, or breach of warranty. Neither the Owner nor the Architect shall be liable under the Agreement for punitive, exemplary, consequential or other indirect or special damages. It is intended by the parties to the Agreement that, except as permitted by applicable law (e.g., fraud), the parties’ obligations under the Agreement shall not subject the Owner’s or the Architect’s individual shareholders, employees, officers or directors to any personal legal exposure for the risks associated with this Project. Therefore, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, except as permitted by applicable law, the Owner and the Architect agree not to direct or assert any claim, demand or suit against any of the Owner’s or the Architect’s individual shareholders, employees, officers or directors.
11. PHOTOGRAPHY. The Architect retains the right to photograph and/or arrange for photography of the project; and the right to present the project in publications, upon consulting with the Owner. The Architect may include photographic or artistic representations of the design of the Project among the Architect’s promotional and professional materials. However, the Architect’s materials shall not include information the Owner has identified in writing as confidential or proprietary. The Owner shall provide professional credit for the Architect in the Owner’s promotional materials for the Project.
12. ARBITRATION . Any dispute arising out of or relating to the Agreement or a breach thereof shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the Engineering and Construction Arbitration Rules & Procedures of JAMS currently in effect unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. Demand for arbitration shall be filed in writing with the other party to the Agreement and with JAMS. In no event shall the demand for arbitration be made after the date when institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on such claim, dispute or other matter in question would be barred by the applicable statutes of limitations. The foregoing agreement to arbitrate shall be specifically enforceable under any applicable law in any court having
jurisdiction thereof. The prevailing party in such arbitration shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred by it in addition to any other relief which may be awarded, all as determined by the arbitrator.
13. ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES. The Architect shall perform its services under the Agreement as is consistent with the professional skill and care that architects practicing in the same or similar community under the same or similar circumstances ordinarily provide. The Architect does not have control over and shall not be responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, nor for safety precautions and programs in connection with the work at the Project site, since those are solely the contractor’s responsibility. The Architect shall not be responsible for the contractor’s schedules, delays or failure to carry out the work at the Project site in accordance with the construction documents. The Architect shall not have control over or be responsible for the acts or omissions of the contractor, subcontractors, their agents or employees, or any other persons or entities performing portions of the work at the Project site. Evaluations of the Owner’s Project budget, preliminary estimates of Construction Cost and detailed estimates of Construction Cost, if any, prepared by the Architect, represent the Architect’s good faith judgment as a design professional familiar with the construction industry. It is recognized, however, that the Architect has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment, the contractor’s methods of determining bid prices, or competitive bidding, market or negotiating conditions. Accordingly, the Architect cannot and does not warrant or represent that bids or negotiated prices will not vary from the Owner’s Project budget or from any estimate of construction cost or evaluation prepared or agreed to by the Architect.
14. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. The Architect shall have no obligations or responsibilities with respect to the discovery, presence, handling, removal or disposal or exposure of persons to hazardous materials of any form at the Project site, including, but not limited to, asbestos, asbestos products, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) or the toxic substances.
15. PRIOR WORK. Notwithstanding the Effective Date of the Agreement, the parties recognize and agree that if any portion of the work and services required under the Agreement has been performed prior to the Effective Date, all such work and services shall nevertheless be governed by the terms and conditions of the Agreement.
16. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. The Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their successors and/or assigns. Neither party may transfer or assign its interest in the Agreement, the work or
any part thereof without the other party’s prior written consent; provided, however, that upon at least ten (10) days’ prior written notice, the Owner may assign the Agreement to a lender making a loan in connection with the Project.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The proposal to which these Terms and Conditions are attached, together with all exhibits and documents attached thereto or referenced therein, including these Terms and Conditions, represent the entire and integrated agreement among the parties regarding the services contemplated herein and supersedes all prior negotiations, oral or written.
18. SEVERABILITY. If any part of any provision of the Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect the enforceability of the remainder of such provision or any other provision of the Agreement. In the event of any inconsistency between, the Agreement and these Terms and Conditions, the Agreement shall prevail.
19. AMENDMENT. The Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument duly executed by both the Owner and the Architect.
20. GOVERNING LAW. The Agreement shall be governed by the law of the jurisdiction in which the Project is located.
