Restaurant

With MVN’s expertise in system integration, this 3,500 SF restaurant was equipped with solutions tailored to guest comfort and demanding kitchen operations. The design emphasized efficiency, compliance with food service codes, and adaptability to future tenant needs, ensuring reliable performance and a welcoming dining experience.

Mechanical Design

Rooftop units provided consistent conditioning for dining areas, while exhaust and make-up air systems maintained ventilation, odor control, and code compliance. Mechanical routing was coordinated with layouts and equipment for seamless integration and long-term maintainability.

Plumbing Design

Domestic water systems served restrooms, kitchen fixtures, and dishwashing equipment, with hot water sized for peak demand. Grease waste piping and interceptors ensured compliance, while routing was coordinated for accessibility, durability, and adaptability.

Electrical Design

The electrical infrastructure for this 3,500 SF restaurant was designed to support both front-of-house ambiance and back-of-house operations. Photometric analysis guided lighting for dining, kitchen, and emergency areas, with controls enabling dimming and scheduling flexibility. Circuits and outlets were strategically placed to power appliances, HVAC, and dining technology, creating a reliable backbone. Energy-compliant solutions enhanced efficiency, reduced costs, and ensured adaptability for future tenant needs

Mechanical Design HVAC & Ventilation Systems

The mechanical systems were tailored to the building’s mixed‑use operations. Key design elements include:

First‑floor kitchen exhaust terminated with a wall‑mounted blast fan, supported by a makeup air unit located outside the building.
First‑floor retail space served by a fan coil unit paired with a gas‑fired furnace.
Second‑floor retail tenant similarly equipped with a dedicated fan coil and furnace system.
Each dwelling unit on upper levels provided with its own fan coil unit for independent comfort control.
Condensing units strategically located at grade level outside the building for efficient operation and service accessibility.

Electrical Design Power, Lighting & Safety Systems

Electrical systems were designed to meet the varied needs of restaurant, retail, and residential spaces. Key highlights:

Existing services leveraged with new panels provided as required to support tenant improvements.
Kitchen areas on the first level equipped with GFI outlets for safety compliance.
Retail and dwelling units fitted with outlets in full compliance with code.
Lighting design incorporated aesthetic round fixtures, coordinated with the architect’s reflected ceiling plan (RCP).
Lighting ensures both functionality and visual appeal across all restaurant, retail, and residential spaces.

Plumbing Design Water, Drainage & Gas Systems

The plumbing design presented unique challenges due to the absence of an external grease interceptor:

A below‑floor grease interceptor engineered to serve the basement restaurant space — meeting all regulatory and operational requirements.
Each floor equipped with a gas‑fired water heater to provide reliable hot water service across residential and retail tenants.
System designed for efficiency, compliance, and long‑term durability throughout the building’s mixed occupancies.

Project Details

Total Area Per Site

3,500 sq. ft

Location

Costa Mesa, California, USA

Duration

1.0 Weeks

Software

Revit, Visual

Scope of Work

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing

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