LEED Platinum renovation of vegan restaurant located in two historic buildings in Burlingame. Winner of a 2025 AIA East Bay Honor Award for Adaptive Reuse.
Project scope included new outdoor courtyard, build out for a new restaurant in adjacent interconnected buildings, plus new wall openings, mechanical supports, and reinforcement of existing walls.
On-site renewable energy, an upgraded building envelope, structural reinforcement and carefully sourced materials ensure that the environmental mission of the restaurant is authentically reflected. A rainwater catchment system recycles grey water to restaurant irrigation and restrooms. A chef’s greenhouse is the starting place for LEED walking tours and composting demonstrations cultivating awareness of sustainable food systems and a zero-food-waste philosophy. – AIA East Bay
