Form + Function

SugarFISH, Studio City Update

2012-01-23T09:46:00.000-08:00

SugarFISH's newest location is slated to open this summer in Studio City. Original fans of celebrated sushi chef Kazunori Nozawa and his first outpost will still be able enjoy his famous Trust-Me sushi there.

Enjoy this first look of the space.

Best Wishes in 2012

2012-01-03T10:46:00.000-08:00

From all the hands at DEX.

Sneak Peak: Photos from Post and Beam Remodel

2011-12-07T15:07:00.000-08:00

Please enjoy this sneak peak of DEX's recent residential remodel project in Bel Air. Click here to see the final photos!

How Soon Can You Get to The Tripel or Hudson House?

2011-11-09T14:59:00.000-08:00

Because once you read about their new menu items, you will definitely want drop by the DEX-designed restaurants as soon as possible! Our favorite chef/owner duo Brooke Williamson and Nick Robert just added several new items to the restaurants' menus and we wanted to be the first to let you know!

Along with favorites like The Tripel Burger and Hudson's Pretzel Burger, here are the new items you can look forward to at:

The Tripel:
-Charred Baby Octopus with Black Coconut Rice, Jalapeno, and Saffron
-Wild Mushroom and Barley Stuffed Quail with Parsnip Puree, and Pickled Quince
-Humboldt Fog “Baklava” with Peppercress, Toasted Walnuts, and Herbed Honey Vinaigrette
-Crispy Grain Cake with Apricot, Black River Blue Cheese, and Baby Red Leaf Lettuce

Hudson House:
-Roasted Beets and Bocconcini with Radish, Orange-Coriander Vinaigrette, and Black Sea Salt
-Thai Coconut Steamed Clams with Lemongrass and Grilled Bread
-Pressed Pulled Pork and Prosciutto Cubano with Sweet Pickles, Swiss Cheese, and Honey Mustard
-Braised Beef Shortrib with Collard Greens, Parsnip Puree, Pomegranate, and Crispy Onions

SugarFISH Coming to Studio City

2011-11-01T16:14:00.000-07:00

DEX is excited to announce it will be designing SugarFISH's newest location in Studio City. Check back for updates and a sneak-peak of the restaurant design!

Progess at Precision Development Continues

2011-10-27T15:29:00.000-07:00

Construction for DEX's latest project for Precision Development, a firm focused on building e-based solutions for businesses, is rapidly nearing completion. Their new location on Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach will feature six executive offices, DEX-designed furnishings, and custom features at the reception area mixed in with mid-century touches.

Enjoy these photos of demolition:

and as framing and electrical go up:

Construction Underway at Lucia's Cafe

2011-09-23T10:40:00.000-07:00

Construction is well underway for DEX's latest project, Lucia's Cafe, in Westwood. The neighborhood restaurant plans to open in early fall. Enjoy these site photos of framing and check out our the latest interior renderings on our website by clicking here:

Renderings

DEX Home Featured in NBC's "Up All Night"

2011-08-30T15:45:00.000-07:00

DEX's Rancho Street residence is featured as the home on NBC's newest series, "Up All Night," with Christina Applegate, Will Arnett, and Maya Rudolph. Enjoy these screen shots and the trailer here:

Up All Night

Check out our photos to see if you can place the scenes.

Bell Featured in Herman Miller's Lifework Series

2011-07-25T09:15:00.000-07:00

DEX's principal, Glen Bell, was featured in this week's Lifework Series with Herman Miller. The Q+A Series has featured architects David Freeland and Brennan Buck, James Meyer, Leo Marmol and Ron Radziner, John Friedman, and Jim Jennings.

The interview covers Bell's childhood influences, work on his most recent residential project in Silver Lake, his signature use of texture, and what currently inspires him.

Enjoy the interview and visuals here:
http://hermanmiller.com/lifework/

Imbibe Magazine Features The Tripel

2011-07-20T13:16:00.000-07:00

The July/August edition of Imbibe magazine features The Tripel as one of five new restaurants around the country "brewing up a new school of beer cocktails." DEX designed the neighborhood restaurant, which opened last April, in Playa del Rey.

Demolition Underway at Post and Beam Remodel

2011-07-14T15:47:00.000-07:00

DEX is currently under construction in Bel Air on a post and beam remodel. Enjoy these photos as demolition progresses and take a look at the before photos here.

Redcliff Debuts on Dwell Home Tour

2011-06-27T13:06:00.000-07:00

DEX's principal, Glen Bell, was on hand at the Redcliff Residence in Silver Lake last Saturday for the Dwell on Design home tour. Thank you to homeowner John Shields for opening his residence to 400-500 design enthusiasts who viewed the space!

Enjoy these shots from Dwell's maplets:

Continued coverage of the tour can be found at:

Design Milk

Alice in Designland

Cassa Decor

Adelia Avenue

New Photos of Redcliff Revealed

2011-06-20T12:45:00.000-07:00

DEX's latest residential project in Silver Lake will be featured on the 2011 Dwell on Design Home Tour on June 25th. In conjunction with the home tour, we are also excited to reveal new photos of the space. Enjoy these shots and click through to our website for before and construction photos.

Bell Presents at Dwell's "Meet the Architects" Night

2011-06-20T12:20:00.000-07:00

DEX's principal, Glen Bell, presented at Dwell's "Meet the Architects" Night at Gandia Blasco / DIVA Group Showroom in West Hollywood. Bell, along with seven other architects, gave a brief talk and showed slides related to their projects on this year's Dwell on Design Home Tour. Dwell's Senior Editor Aaron Britt hosted the event to a full-house of industry professionals and a select group of design enthusiasts.

SugarFISH Downtown Wins the Nightlife Rose

2011-06-13T09:43:00.000-07:00

The Downtown Breakfast Club, an organization of professionals who recognize and encourage growth in Downtown LA, honored DEX-designed SugarFISH Downtown with a Nightlife Rose. The roses (alongside lemons) are given out annually for the "best" and "worst" projects Downtown. Other Nightlife Rose winners include The Spring Street Bar and the Exchange LA. Congratulations to the team at Sushi Nozawa!

Enjoy the complete list of winners here.

Calendar Alert: DEX + Dwell On Design, June 25th

2011-06-01T14:37:00.000-07:00

DEX's latest residential project, a hillside home in Silver Lake, will be featured on the June 25th Dwell on Design Home Tour. Check out our profile at:

Dwell On Design

The home will be featured alongside other projects in East Los Angeles by Norman Millar Architects, FUNG + BLATT Architects, and Space International.

The Tripel Opens Today!

2011-04-05T11:59:00.000-07:00

DEX is excited to announce its latest project, The Tripel, a small production wine and craft beer bar, at 333 Culver Blvd opens today. DEX worked with acclaimed husband-and-wife team, Brooke Williamson and Nick Roberts (currently owners of Hudson House in Redondo Beach and formerly of Venice's Beechwood and Amuse Cafe) to design a modern, crafted setting that would reflect The Tripel’s inspired menu. Stand-out items include The Tripel Burger (duck confit, pork, aged beef, onion brioche bun, truffle pecorino, argula, house-made apricot jam) and Calamari Po Boy (wasabi tartar sauce, lettuce, vine ripe tomato.) To ground the small space, DEX modernized the feel of a neighborhood store found on Culver Blvd. in the 1950s.

Enjoy these photos and be sure to stop by.

DEX Is Coming to Westwood

2011-03-21T11:53:00.000-07:00

Team DEX is excited to announce that they are designing a new pizza and pasta restaurant in Westwood Village. DEX will be working with the owners of Lucia's Pizza & Pasta to bring a new restaurant concept to Le Conte Avenue for students and residents to hang out, grab a slice of pizza, and relax in a casual indoor-outdoor environment.

Enjoy these preliminary sketches.

Sigma Nu Renderings Revealed

2011-02-14T10:16:00.000-08:00

DEX is designing the remodel of Sigma Nu at USC. Enjoy these renderings and check out the before photos at our website at:

Before Photos

SugarFISH Santa Monica Opens

2011-02-07T10:47:00.000-08:00

Enjoy these photos of our latest SugarFISH restaurant at the corner of 2nd St. and Santa Monica Blvd.

SugarFISH's Soft Opening in Santa Monica

2011-01-24T15:58:00.000-08:00

DEX is excited to announce its third SugarFISH opening in the heart of downtown Santa Monica at 1345 Santa Monica Blvd. The space features a living wall with over 1,000 tillandisa and an outdoor garden lounge that opens to the main dining room. DEX will share final photos in the coming week, but in the meantime, check out the coverage at Eater LA:

http://la.eater.com/archives/2011/01/24/sugarfish_brings_quality_fish_to_sm.php

Eater also has a photo album of the space at:

SFSM Photo Album

The Tripel Goes Gold

2011-01-19T09:37:00.000-08:00

Progress continues at Tripel, Brooke Williamson and Nick Roberts' latest craft-beer and small-production wine restaurant, which will open in the next few weeks in Playa del Rey. During the recent rains, Voo Doo Daddy-0, a well-known sign artist and gold-silver leaf designer in Southern California, began his gold-leaf work on the restaurant's exterior windows. The windows on both sides of the entrance will read "Social Lubrication" and "Fine Food and Libations."

Enjoy Voo Doo Daddy-o's portfolio on his website:
http://www.museumofsigns.com/index.html

DEX will continue to post photos of the construction progress, so be sure to check our website for updates.

DEX-Designed Home Gets "Googie" Treatment

2011-01-12T11:40:00.000-08:00

Graphic Designer and Silverlake home-owner, Nat Gozzano, used his DEX-designed home as the inspiration for his latest piece.

Check out more of Nat's work at:
http://natreed.com

DEX Rings in 2011

2011-01-01T12:08:00.000-08:00

Wishing everyone a wonderful 2011!

Stefano's at Santa Monica Place Opens

2010-12-14T13:46:00.000-08:00

DEX Studio worked with the owners of Stefano's Pizzeria, Stefan Gaudio and Todd Ziman, to design their third franchise at the new Santa Monica Place mall. The restaurant is located on the third-level Dining Deck. DEX chose to use a combination of rustic and industrial materials, like a twenty-eight foot I-beam, to showcase Stefano's philosophy of bringing New York-style pizza and old-world Italian recipes to the West Coast.

Scroll down to see our latest photos.

DEX Designing The Tripel in Playa del Rey

2010-12-08T13:09:00.000-08:00

After working with chefs Brooke Williamson and Nick Roberts on Hudson House in Redondo Beach in 2009, DEX is teaming up with the chefs on their latest project, The Tripel. The name, Tripel, is a clever take on the location's address and the beer, Belgian Tripel Ale. The beer and wine bar will replace Minotaure at 333 Culver Blvd. and is set to open this January.

Eater LA and Grubstreet have already picked up the news:

http://la.eater.com/tags/brooke-williamson

http://losangeles.grubstreet.com/2010/11/brooke_williamson_planning_oin.html

Check back for photos as progress continues.

SugarFish Santa Monica Sneak-Peek

2010-11-03T11:44:00.000-07:00

Enjoy our sneak-peek at the design for Santa Monica's newest sushi restaurant, SugarFish. The DEX-designed restaurant with a cult-like following is slated to open in mid-January of 2011!

Progress at AK Productions Continues

2010-11-01T11:47:00.000-07:00

With offices and work pods complete, DEX is focusing on the Conference Room design for AK Productions. The main structure, chairs, custom cushions, and oak bench are already in place, so expect the pendant lights, TV pole, and ceiling treatment to be installed shortly.

Construction Begins at SugarFish Santa Monica

2010-10-23T11:21:00.000-07:00

DEX is working on its third SugarFish sushi location with the Chef Nozawa and his team. On the heels of SugarFish Downtown opening at 7th and Grand, DEX is now designing the newest location at 2nd Street in Santa Monica. As the design for each SugarFish is unique, the Santa Monica location will feature a living wall, outdoor patio area, and asymmetrically sloped ceilings. Check back as progress continues.

SugarFISH Downtown LA Opens

2010-10-18T17:38:00.000-07:00

DEX Studio is excited to announce the opening of SugarFISH Downtown LA. DEX designs each SugarFISH restaurant to have a unique feel that reflects its surrounding environment. The Downtown location, in the heart of LA’s Restaurant Row, is no exception. DEX employed its signature warm and modern aesthetic with a strong focus on the restaurant’s urban location and the building’s historic standing to create an understated, yet dynamic design.

With cleverly engineered circular cut-outs in the ceiling, DEX sought to highlight the building’s structural concrete columns and original ceiling structure, which date back to 1915. To tie the restaurant to its urban location on 7th and Grand, DEX employed industrial materials throughout the space. This is most evident in SugarFISH’s centerpiece, a thirty-five foot stretch of wall covered in over 5,000 feet of softly undulating, hand-bent carbon steel pipe that references a topographical map of Tokyo Bay.

SugarFish 7 Grand under Construction

2010-09-02T17:01:00.000-07:00

Dex continues to work with the ever-expanding SugarFISH sushi restaurant franchise. Their latest restaurant will be in Downtown Los Angeles at 7th and Grand. This location will feature exposed elements in the ceiling as well as a signature wall that showcases electrical conduit rippling throughout the space.

Dex Develops Design for Beechwood Canyon Residence

2010-09-02T16:38:00.000-07:00

Team Dex is working on the conceptual design for a single-family residence in Beechwood Canyon. The 3-story home features sweeping views of Los Angeles and will include environmentally-friendly features such as grey water treatment system, active and passive solar heating, denim insulation, and FSC-certified wood.

Photos from Dex-designed Financial Planning Office

2010-08-09T16:04:00.000-07:00

DEX Studio stayed local for its latest project at Dogtown Station in Venice, CA. The Studio worked with a local financial planning firm to create a functional office that breaks the mold of traditionally sterile corporate spaces. By combining strong architectural details with a variety of custom-designed furniture, DEX delivered an unconventional office with a two-story wall of walnut louvers, glass, and leaf-green painted panels to serve as the backdrop for all the firm's activities. Enjoy photos from around the office.

Brooke Williams and Hudson House Featured on L.A.Sates

2010-07-15T10:13:00.000-07:00

L.A. Sates just posted a great video featuring Chef Brooke Williams at her DEX-designed restaurant, Hudson House, in Redondo Beach. Enjoy the video and the great shots of the bar!

http://lasates.com/chef-series-brooke-williamson-interview

Construction Begins on AK Productions Office

2010-04-22T16:10:00.000-07:00

Construction has begun at DEX's latest project, a production office in Venice, CA. The initial framing for the conference room platform, built-in benches, and 2 private offices is well underway. Work on the structural steel framework that will house nested workspaces is also in production. Continue to check back for more updates.

SugarFISH Sushi Restaurants Continue to Expand with DEX

2010-04-14T16:50:00.000-07:00

After successfully designing SugarFISH’s Brentwood restaurant, DEX is slated to design two new SugarFISH restaurants in Santa Monica and Downtown Los Angeles. The Santa Monica location will be on 2nd Street just north of Santa Monica Boulevard while the Downtown location will be located on Grand Street in the old Robinson-May building.

DEX Delivers Custom Roof Deck Furniture

2010-04-14T15:35:00.000-07:00

DEX designed multi-functional outdoor furniture for a local Venice residence. The pieces were craned onto the home's roof deck just in time for spring beach weather.

The furniture is divided into sections that are easily convertible into cushioned seating, benches, side tables, and storage units. These options are achievable because the cushions are mounted inside a hinged lid that forms the back support for banquette seating and, when pulled down, becomes a wood top for benches and side table options.

DEX is continuing to design special features for the roof deck including a convertible chaise lounges, a built-in dining table around a tree, and a movable firepit cover. We will continue to update with more photos as the project moves along…!

DEX Project Featured in Coast Magazine

2010-03-01T16:27:00.000-08:00

DEX is excited to announce that our most recent residential project has been featured in this month’s Coast magazine. DEX designed the 4,300 square foot home from the ground-up for Javier Vasquez in Newport Beach, CA. You can read the full article by:

1) Clicking on http://www.coastmagazine.com and then clicking on the digital edition of the magazine (which shows this month’s cover). Our story is on pages 84 – 87.

or

2) Visit http://www.coastmagazine.com/articles/vasquez-1144--.html. This is Coast’s online blog that shows a full slideshow of our project as well as the article’s text.

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement!

DEX Updates Stefano’s Pizzeria on 3rd St. Promenade

2010-02-03T16:20:00.001-08:00

DEX and Stefano’s Pizzeria, a local favorite for pizza, calzones, and salads in Santa Monica, worked together to udpate their 3rd St. Promenade location. DEX designed a variety of budget-friendly changes to give the space a fresh look and more functional lay-out for customers. For the patio, DEX designed a new awning with an updated logo, had the existing trimwork painted and clad with metal panels, and added bar-height counters and stools around the perimeter of the space. Inside the restaurant, DEX updated the existing pendant lights, designed a new menu board, and repositioned the existing equipment so that customers can easily add toppings to their pizza and grab salads or drinks from the cooler. The overall look will complement DEX’s design for a new Stefano’s Pizzeria, which is slated to open early Fall 2010 at Santa Monica Place.

DEX to Remodel Mid-Century Home in Pacific Palisades

2010-02-03T16:04:00.000-08:00

DEX is working with a couple in the Pacific Palisades to modernize their mid-century home. Remaining sensitive to the original context that the house was built in, DEX designed the remodel to accentuate the structure’s original details with a warm, modern sensibility.

Latest Photos from Santa Monica's Melisse

2010-01-19T14:38:00.000-08:00

DEX remodeled Melisse, one of a select group of restaurants to receive Two Michelin Stars, in 2009. To update Santa Monica’s well-known French restaurant, DEX specified new furniture, finishes, millwork, and flooring. The subtle design creates a unique ambiance that enhances the sophisticated menu. Enjoy these new photos and check back to our website for more detailed shots.

DEX to Design Production Company Office in Venice

2009-12-10T15:03:00.000-08:00

DEX is designing an office for a small production office in Venice, CA. The design features lofted workspaces that employees can reach by ladder trolleys, which pull out to expose storage. The office will also feature an elevated meeting area with tiered seating for employees or clients to gather.

LA Times and Apartment Therapy Following SugarFISH's Rippou-Tai Wall

2009-11-18T09:35:00.000-08:00

The LA Times and Apartment Therapy wrote about DEX's design for their Rippou-Tai wall at SugarFISH sushi restaurant in Brentwood. Check out their links:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2009/11/sugarfish-kibaku-wall-rippoutai-sushi.html

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/la-times-house-garden-roundup/la-times-home-garden-roundup-111409los-angeles-101433

Finishes Add Life to Construction at DEX’s Silverlake Home

2009-10-29T15:04:00.000-07:00

The warm, modern character of DEX’s residential project in Silverlake is becoming more apparent as construction progresses. The home’s geometric lines are offset by the lot’s leafy landscaping, while random-plank redwood cladding transitions from the underside of the roof to the 2nd-story ceiling and down the adjacent wall.

Sites Tracking DEX at Parking Day

2009-09-24T10:02:00.000-07:00

Check out these websites for more images and information about DEX's parking space conversion:

Christian Science Monitor

Curbed LA

la.streetsblog.org

OurLA.org

BBN3/LosAngeles

DEX at PARK[ing] Day

2009-09-18T11:26:00.000-07:00

DEX participated in the 3rd annual Park[ing] Day L.A. on Friday, September 18th. The day is set aside for local groups to “transform numerous parking spaces and parking lots into ephemeral parks for the day.”

DEX created a relaxing outdoor space; complete with custom benches, planters and bike racks from recycled and leftover construction materials. Thank you for all who stopped by to see our parking space-to-park place conversion!

More Photos of Newport Coast Home Emerging

2009-08-27T13:48:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the latest photos of our Newport Coast residential project:

DEX to Participate in Park[ing] Day L.A

2009-08-26T13:11:00.000-07:00

DEX plans to participate in the 3rd annual Park[ing] Day L.A. on Friday, September 18th. The day is set aside for local groups to “transform numerous parking space and parking lots…into ephemeral parks for the day.” Stop by Abbot Kinney in Venice for the big reveal of our parking space-to-park place conversion!

DEX to Update L.A.’s Arsenal

2009-08-26T12:49:00.000-07:00

The Arsenal has chosen DEX to update its three-room space. With a long-standing history in LA that dates to 1874, the Arsenal developed from an adobe structure to a local saloon for gold prospectors and orange farmers during the turn of the 19th century and later became popular speakeasy during the 1930s. Since then, the Arsenal has remained a West Side hot spot by transitioning to a restaurant/bar known for steaks and cocktails during the 1950s. Recognizing the Arsenal’s rich and varied history, DEX plans to design its renovations to modernize as well as compliment the existing structure.

DEX’s Silverlake Remodel Continues to Grow

2009-08-21T13:02:00.000-07:00

DEX’s latest residential project in the hills of Silverlake moves closer to completion. The newly-constructed roof lines take on an increasingly dynamic feel against the backdrop of a tree-heavy landscape.

Design Development Begins for KAA Office

2009-08-03T16:01:00.000-07:00

DEX is envisioning a creative office space for a local financial planning firm. Combining custom-designed furniture with a strong mix of materials, the office design will create a dramatic backdrop for all the firm's activities. Above are some of the initial design concepts.

Angles in DEX’s Silverlake Remodel Emerging

2009-08-03T15:46:00.000-07:00

As the roof deck construction nears completion at the site of DEX's Silverlake home remodel, the structure's dramatic angles are becoming more prominent.

In addition, several critical decisions regarding the window framing have been made. Enjoy these updated renderings showing how the finished project will appear.

DEX’s Newport Coast Home on the Verge on the Completion

2009-07-14T14:05:00.000-07:00

Starting from the ground up, DEX designed this coastal home to combine an open plan around a series of garden spaces. The overall goal was to create a modern retreat that takes advantage of passive solar technologies, feels warm and comfortable, and provides the client with ample room for entertaining.

DEX Home Remodel to Capitalize on Venice Location

2009-07-07T11:09:00.000-07:00

In the Studio’s most recent residential project, DEX plans to maximize the benefits of a Venice family’s location by incorporating environmentally-friendly features such as greywater systems, solar panels, and passive cooling and heating. In addition, the family will keep the modest footprint of the home, allowing them to enjoy an expansive sideyard for increased outdoor living.

SugarFISH Brentwood Opens Showcasing DEX Studio’s Design Work

2009-07-01T11:01:00.000-07:00

Brentwood’s newest sushi restaurant, SugarFISH, opened this week to public. DEX Studio designed the space with a variety of interesting details throughout the façade and interior. Enjoy some of our favorite photos below.

Multiple Websites Post About DEX's Design for Rose Café

2009-06-25T14:19:00.000-07:00

Check out the websites following DEX Studio and Rose Café by clicking on:

Yo! Venice!
Eater LA
Alli411
carolineoncrack
LA Times at Home Blog

Progress Continues on DEX Remodel of Silverlake Residence

2009-06-25T09:13:00.000-07:00

The windows are framed and plywood is starting to go up as we move one step closer to completing construction on this Silverlake home designed by DEX Studio. With the home's elevated position in the hilly neighborhood, DEX designed the space so that the owners will have incredible views from all angles.

DEX-Designed Patio Opens at Rose Café

2009-06-22T10:08:00.000-07:00

As part of an on-going remodel at Rose Café, DEX envisioned the back patio around an old-growth Coral tree that has been a part of restaurant’s history since it opened in 1979. The redesigned patio includes a series of decks with custom-designed redwood benches built into a vertical screen of magaris wood slats that wrap up the structural framework. To make the outdoor space cozy on breezy Venice nights, DEX designed a large masonry fire pit on the upper deck and added overhead heaters.

DEX also updated the Café’s parking-side façade with a poured concrete planters, new landscaping, an updated color palette, soon-to-be installed signage, and an addition that contains new restrooms.

Construction Begins on Silverlake Residential Remodel

2009-05-13T11:13:00.000-07:00

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During Construction

During Construction

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Construction is underway on DEX’s latest residential project in Silverlake. The hilltop home’s renovation includes reorienting the first floor, adding a second floor, and altering the facade to bring in more natural light and highlight the home’s panoramic views.

Eater LA Tracking SugarFISH Brentwood Construction Progess

2009-05-04T14:25:00.000-07:00

The popular Los Angeles website, Eater LA, is following DEX's construction progress at the soon-to-open SugarFISH Brentwood.

Click here to read about it.

DEX to Update Stefano's Pizza on 3rd St. Promenade

2009-04-28T15:48:00.000-07:00

DEX Studio is designing an updated look for the Stefano’s Pizza on the 3rd St. Promenade in Santa Monica. While the delicious food won’t change, DEX’s designs for a new space plan, awning, and updated furnishings will help make the popular restaurant more customer-friendly. Click on the above image to get an enhance view of the proposed facade.

Progress on Chef Nozawa’s SugarFISH in Brentwood

2009-04-28T14:58:00.001-07:00

With construction for the new SugarFISH Brentwood well underway, locals can expect the restaurant to open in early June. The sushi restaurant will follow the Japanese style of using a straightforward, fixed menu to offer customers the highest quality sushi each day. Keeping in mind the restaurant’s traditional approach to sushi preparation, DEX chose to blend Japanese design characteristics such as fluidity, simplicity, and balance with their innovative and modern aesthetic to create an unexpected and inviting restaurant design. Keep checking back for more photos as progress continues…

Lucky Magazine Features Beechwood Bar and Restaurant in Its Latest Issue

2009-04-17T16:18:00.001-07:00

The April 2009 issue of Lucky features a photoshoot at Beechwood Bar and Restaurant, designed by DEX Studio. Lucky shot several looks for Spring inside the bar and in front of the custom-designed screen wall.

Venice’s Beechwood Restaurant and Bar Re-Opens with Updated DEX Design

2009-04-15T16:26:00.000-07:00

Beechwood Restaurant and Bar, located at 822 West Washington Blvd. in Venice, California, recently reopened with an updated dining room designed by DEX Studio. With the dining room complete, guests now have the best of both worlds—a lively bar scene filled with locals enjoying cocktails and a tranquil dining room for food aficionados to savor the house specials.

Another Member of DEX's Staff Becomes LEED Certified

2009-04-12T16:15:00.000-07:00

Over half the staff members at DEX Studio are now LEED Certified. The United States Green Building Council created LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, as a rating system for green building. By encouraging staff members to become LEED Certified, the Studio's continues its on-going commitment to sustainable design.

The Daily Breeze Praises Hudson House Design

2009-04-08T16:16:00.000-07:00

The Daily Breeze wrote an in-depth article on DEX-designed Hudson House in Redondo Beach. Complimenting the bar’s design, the article proclaims, “This is a bar with design cachet, supplied by Venetian favorite Glen Bell.” The article also reviews several of chefs Brooke Williamson and Nick Roberts’ gastro-plates. Read the full article at:

http://www.dailybreeze.com/food/ci_12093169

Newport Coast Residential Water Feature Installed

2009-04-02T16:53:00.000-07:00

DEX’s Newport Beach home will include a custom-designed water feature that channels water through linear slots. The water eventually drops into a reflecting pool adding a sense of simple tranquility to the home’s entry.

SugarFISH’s Ripple Wall Construction Underway

2009-04-02T10:23:00.000-07:00

Installers began work on SugarFISH’s custom ripple wall. The wall is made of 3” x 3” blocks of Douglas fir. The subtle changes of depth in the wall create a compelling texture that will become an even stronger feature as construction continues.

Newport Coast Home Close to Completion

2009-03-31T15:10:00.001-07:00

The design of this coastal home by DEX Studio combines an open plan with a series of garden spaces. The unique treatment of glass, concrete, and steel makes this modern home feel lived-in and comfortable.

DEX Designing Ecologically Modern Home in Venice Neighborhood

2009-03-31T15:06:00.000-07:00

A young family has chosen DEX to redesign their home using sustainable practices and materials. The design will focus on providing creative spaces for the family to interact and inspire each other.

Redcliff Residence to Break Ground

2009-03-31T14:57:00.000-07:00

DEX has redesigned this hillside home in Silverlake to take full advantage of its panoramic views and natural light.

Rose Café's Remodeled Patio Set to Open

2009-03-31T13:23:00.000-07:00

As the first part of their three-phase remodel, DEX Studio redesigned the outdoor patio of Venice's Rose Cafe with a series of raised decks nestled among an old-growth coral tree. Locals can look forward to multileveled benches, poured concrete planters, and a fire-wall to warm customers on chilly Venice nights.

SugarFISH Brentwood To Begin Construction April 2009

2009-03-31T11:03:00.000-07:00

Construction begins next week for SugarFISH, a new sushi restaurant in Brentwood.

Beechwood Dining Room Redo

2009-03-31T10:48:00.001-07:00

Venice's Beechwood restaurant is scheduled to open this week with makeover courtesy of Glen Bell and DEX Studio. After dinner, be sure to check out the bar and lounge which DEX also designed.

Hudson House: Redondo Beach’s Newest Gastropub

2009-03-14T12:13:00.000-07:00

DEX-designed gastropub, Hudson House, opened 3 weeks ago in Redondo Beach. Chefs Brooke Williamson and Nick Roberts (Zaks, Amuse Café, and Beechwood) serve a mix of elevated pub fare and over 30 microbrews in the warm, modern setting.

Melisse Restaurant Revamp

2009-01-01T13:33:00.000-08:00

Award-winning Santa Monica restaurant, Melisse, selected DEX Studio to redesign its interiors. Using a mixture of natural materials and sophisticated colors, the completed design showcases Josiah Citrin’s signature plates.