Pamela Manhas ASID, LEED AP
Principal Designer
Pamela Manhas has been designing restaurants since 1997. Her prolific career has included the design of over 100 restaurants nationwide.
Educated as an architect, she received her Design and Architecture degrees from the University of Florida. She began her architectural career working with legendary architect Richard Meier in New York. After a successful architectural career in Manhattan, which included multiple museum and civic scale projects, she joined the award-winning Zakaspace Corporation. There she served as Director of Design Projects. After six years with the company, she established her own restaurant design firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
As a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional and a member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC), she is commited to sustainable and eco-friendly "green" design. Recognized for her timeless designs, she has been the creative force behind numerous projects, working with industry leaders such as the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Wyndham Hotels and Darden Restaurants.
Manhas Design Philosophy
Identity by design - that is our goal. In contrast to design that subscribes to a signature style, our work reflects each individual project's identity through design. From conceptual development through design documentation, the project's uniqueness is developed and nurtured. This approach transcends stylistic trends and provides our clients with designs that are timeless yet innovative.
We are committed to serving our clients with the finest service and personalized attention. From conception to completion, we are with you each step of the way. A successful project demands a great team. Our extensive experience in the restaurant industry has allowed us to establish a wealth of resources and an expert team of consultants. Always sensitive to project budgets, operational considerations, and product durability, we remain committed to executing design aesthetics, value-engineering as necessary, without compromising the design integrity.
We believe that sustainable design is smart design. When properly executed, sustainable "green" design methods not only benefit our planet but also provide direct financial savings to our clients over the course of the project's life cycle. We are dedicated to achieving our clients' sustainability goals.