Considering building a bar and not sure if you have enough space? At times it can be challenging at the onset to know if a facility can indeed meet all of one’s design criteria. As an example, here’s a bar layout of a recent project. The new addition to this building, which earmarked 1,000 square feet for the prospective bar, appears large enough to accommodate nearly any bar. However, the Owner also wanted a drink rail with seating on three sides of the room. The space for the prospective bar was beginning to appear marginal, because island bars require a significant amount of aisle space. As I mentioned in an earlier video about bar planning, the first goal is to draw a preliminary cross section of the proposed bar.
The Booth That Became the Buzz The Krowne booth at NAFEM 2025 wasn’t just a display—it was a destination. Imagine a steady flow of attendees turning into a crowd, then a crowd into a crush. At one point, the energy around Krowne’s space was so intense, it felt more like an experience than a …