Kitchen Design

Where efficiency meets experience.

A well-designed kitchen is more than a collection of appliances and prep stations—it’s a finely tuned system where every detail impacts the rhythm of service. At Studio GWA, we approach kitchen design with the precision of a chef and the foresight of a designer, drawing from restaurant experience to craft spaces that work under pressure.

Whether you’re opening a cozy café, reimagining a downtown restaurant, or designing a full-service commercial kitchen, we ensure every square foot supports speed, safety, and quality.

Our Kitchen Design Services Include:

  • Workflow & circulation diagrams

  • Station layout and equipment placement

  • Storage & refrigeration planning

  • MEP integration and coordination

  • Accessibility and code compliance

  • Consultation with operators and chefs

Kitchen Design Services

We design for movement—not just equipment. We map out how ingredients, dishes, and people move through your space to minimize unnecessary steps and avoid service bottlenecks. By walking through scenarios from delivery to dishwashing, we help you visualize how your kitchen will function on a packed Saturday night.

Basement and Multi-Level Planning

Working with Main Street and historic buildings often means working with basements or tight footprints. We’re experienced in making multi-level kitchens efficient and code-compliant—whether that means locating walk-ins downstairs or creating prep zones that support scratch cooking without crowding the line.

Why Studio GWA?

Commercial kitchen design with a chef’s perspective.

At Studio GWA, we believe that exceptional kitchen design starts with understanding how a kitchen truly works—not just how it looks. That’s why our commercial kitchen design services are led by Jonathan Griffin, a classically trained chef with deep, hands-on experience in the culinary world.

Jonathan has worked in Michelin-starred fine dining, fast-casual concepts, brewpubs, espresso bars, catering operations, and more, across New York City, Los Angeles, and the Midwest. He’s also been a restaurant owner, giving him a 360-degree view of what it takes to run a successful kitchen.

 Whether you're launching a new concept or reimagining an existing space, we help you make informed decisions that lead to efficient, functional, and cost-effective kitchens. With Studio GWA, you’re not just getting a design—you’re getting a partner who understands the rhythm of the line, the pressure of service, and the importance of every square foot.