Since 2012, when David Chang's Momofuku brand opened in Toronto, locally based DesignAgency has been the go-to firm behind some of the restaurateur and chef's most notable F&B haunts. Chang's righthand woman Marguerite Mariscal, chief of staff and creative director at Momofuku, and DesignAgency's founding partner Anwar Mekhayech have mapped out a fruitful and mutually beneficial relationship that has launched four properties under the brand in Toronto, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and New York, with more on the boards, including a recently announced project in Manhattan's South Street Seaport. Throughout it all, Mariscal and Mekhayech have discovered a shorthand when it comes to developing restaurants that require a distinct, considered, and precise approach. These multifaceted spaces reveal what can happen when a design firm and brand work in tandem to ultimately create something truly exceptional. Here, the pair discuss the nuances behind their design partnership, as well as the importance of trust.
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