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  • TAG in the Spotlight!

    We're thrilled to be featured on Home Builder Digest among "The Best Architects in Miami, Florida". In the ever-evolving architecture landscape, recognition from industry leaders and influencers is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovation that define our company. This recognition not only reaffirms our commitment to excellence but also serves as a reminder of the incredible journey we have embarked upon together. Check out the article on Home Builder Digest and discover why TAG is making waves in the industry! Rendering: Residential Architecture & Design, Key Largo, Florida

  • 'Love letter to Cuba': Owners of popular restaurant open supper club in Little Havana

    When chefs Justin Sherrer and Lisetty Llampalla opened the Little Havana gem Doce Provisions in 2016, the restaurant was called “a gift to its neighborhood” by the Miami Herald. A comfortable, relaxed space just north of Calle Ocho, Doce Provisions continues to serve contemporary Cuban cuisine in an unpretentious way, gaining praise from such sources as Bon Appétit, which earlier this year urged readers to try the restaurant in its cover story on the growing Miami food scene. Doce Provisions also earned a nod from the Michelin Guide, which called the spot “a backyard oasis like no other.” Now Sherrer and Llampalla are widening their scope with the new Social 27 Supper Club, which they call their “love letter” to the Cuba of the 1940s and 1950s, where supper clubs were all the rage. With Doce Provisions, which also has a location inside the Shoma Bazaar food hall in Doral, Sherrer and Llampalla focused on food. At Social 27, now open on Eighth Street, their focus doesn’t so much stray as expand, encompassing cuisine but also music, classic Cuban cocktails and the cultural ties that bring a community together. “The concept of Social 27 Supper Club is to create a space where people can come together to enjoy the best of Cuban cuisine while experiencing the infectious energy of Miami,” Sherrer said. “We want to provide not just a meal but a memorable experience that resonated with both locals and visitors.” When chefs Justin Sherrer and Lisetty Llampalla opened the Little Havana gem Doce Provisions in 2016, the restaurant was called “a gift to its neighborhood” by the Miami Herald. A comfortable, relaxed space just north of Calle Ocho, Doce Provisions continues to serve contemporary Cuban cuisine in an unpretentious way, gaining praise from such sources as Bon Appétit, which earlier this year urged readers to try the restaurant in its cover story on the growing Miami food scene. Doce Provisions also earned a nod from the Michelin Guide, which called the spot “a backyard oasis like no other.” Now Sherrer and Llampalla are widening their scope with the new Social 27 Supper Club, which they call their “love letter” to the Cuba of the 1940s and 1950s, where supper clubs were all the rage. With Doce Provisions, which also has a location inside the Shoma Bazaar food hall in Doral, Sherrer and Llampalla focused on food. At Social 27, now open on Eighth Street, their focus doesn’t so much stray as expand, encompassing cuisine but also music, classic Cuban cocktails and the cultural ties that bring a community together. “The concept of Social 27 Supper Club is to create a space where people can come together to enjoy the best of Cuban cuisine while experiencing the infectious energy of Miami,” Sherrer said. “We want to provide not just a meal but a memorable experience that resonated with both locals and visitors.”

  • Products in Play: Latin Café 2000, Miami

    Opened in downtown Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, the restaurant is the third for the casual-dining concept. Pedro Ramos, president of TAG, helped develop Latin Cafe 2000's initial prototype and was tapped to design the Brickell unit as well. Stripping the walls bare at the outset, his goal was to provide brand consistency and authenticity while taking advantage of the location's indoor--0utdoor character. To those ends, the design features plenty of greenery, wood, handcrafted materials, and vibrant colors and patterns. The mix includes several wall covering products and styles that support the narrative. Ramos explains: Geometric Tile Pattern We wanted something geometrically simple that wouldn't take away from the back bar or compete with the mosaic tile wall. It has a 3-D cube image that you can also see some of in the big mosaic wall. Bahama Shutters It's framed in traditional Bahama shutters, like those you'd see on tropical island homes. They fit the concept, but they're also functional because there's storage behind them. Lining the back bar itself is thin porcelain tile that looks like marble and is lit to show off the bottles. Mosaic the Wall For the long dining room feature wall, we created a mosaic of cement tiles that are handmade in a small town nearby. We selected several styles, put them all on the floor, and played with them to create an interesting mix of colors and patterns for the wall. It’s finished with a border of sol id gray tiles. All tiles are 8 by 8 inches, but some are combined to create bigger patterns and appear to be larger or L-shaped. We went with cement tiles because they're handcrafted and authentic, which fits with the brand. And because they were going on a wall, we weren't as concerned about the maintenance that would be required had they gone on the floor. Tropical Wallpaper On one smaller dining room wall, the client requested a bold, tropical wallpaper be used. It’s laminated for extra protection and adds great dimension to a wall that otherwise might have been just painted. It also helps to connect the landscaping outdoors with the indoor space. Neutral Wall Coverings In other accent areas, and to create a zone around a takeout window, we selected neutral, muted wall coverings that provide visual balance - wood paneling and the same concrete look porcelain tile that's used on the floor. Faux Foliage The outdoor seating space is narrow and long between two tall buildings, so we tried to create an oasis in this busy urban area. Green was very important inside and out. Rather than just a solid tone, the landscape architect included different colors of faux greenery on a long wall enclosing the patio and lighting that highlights it.

  • Top Design Trends for Healthcare Facilities

    The principal trends in the interior design of hospitality spaces in the recent years has been incorporating nature into our environments. It has been well documented that exposure to nature has a calming/healing effect on humans. In healthcare design in particular there has been a focus away from the institutional, sterile environments to more residential type environments, incorporating nature in the materials, color and graphics selected. Interior design trends in healthcare are focused largely on comfort and easing anxieties, as well different layouts and ease of use. The following are the principal trends that should be incorporated in Healthcare Facilities. Wayfinding A common feature in retail and hospitality flooring designs, wayfinding is a must-have feature in healthcare interior design. Wayfinding is the idea that flooring designs, patterns and colors can serve as a map to give people a clear guide throughout large, unfamiliar places and with COVID-19 calling for strictly enforced social distancing, using floor layouts to guide people and their spacing has never been more important. The trends now, are to move away from a facility with the same floor and pattern though out. There are infinite options for flooring that are both durable and uniquely designed for creating a clear and distinct pathway that is easy and aesthetically pleasing. Selecting the right material, furnish, colors, and graphics are the most important part of healthcare interior design. This selection and placement should be designed to direct people from waiting room to exam room, therefore assisting in clarifying the wayfinding and reducing anxiety. Transparency Storefront visibility that allows arriving patients to observe the activities that occur within the building sets them at the ease and reduce the anxiety of what to expect. Our patients are inside the clinic, windows to the exterior allows them to identify interior and exterior landmarks, similarly, transparency within the clinics to show group activities, i.e. activity room, physical therapy is important. Art Incorporating Art & Graphics into healthcare environments is an important element to move away from a sterile environment and closer to a residential and health-spa type environment. These elements reduce stress and add something for patients to focus on/and distract them from their current anxiety/ailments. A Home Away from Home Creating an atmosphere that is more residential in feel than commercial/institutional is an important design trend to reduce stress, anxiety and increase the calming atmosphere of a home like environment. Incorporating floor walls, counter materials that resemble natural materials is essential. With the latest advances in synthetic materials there many options in LVT, counter tops and laminates available. These new products option has been designed to meet the healthcare industry requirements including durability, infection control and ease of maintenance. Versatile Waiting Areas The waiting area in healthcare facilities is where many patients used to spend large amounts of time waiting. After COVID-19, much of that changed. Updated waiting areas are being designed to be easily changed, moved around, and cleaned. Additionally, there are more areas with USB outlets and plugs to help pass the time for families or individuals who what to stay in touch with family or entertained with their mobile devices. These elements bring many of the touches of home into a healthcare space, and can make life easier for patients, and even healthcare providers. The selection of materials for furniture should be durable as well as aesthetically coordinated with the remaining material selection to create a relaxing, homelike environment, which incorporates simulated natural materials, color, art, and graphics to create an atmosphere similar to a health-spa or wellness center. Using different seating types and layouts to accommodate a variety of health conditions. Benches and sofas can provide extra spaces for patients which are obese or have physical disabilities. Configuring seating in flexible grouping is essential to avoid the institutional layout of endless rows and seats. Conclusion These trends are only a few of the many that we implement into our designs to create a more inviting and comfortable atmosphere for everyone. It is important to understand the trends in today's design and incorporate them into a healthcare setting. For this, you may want to hire professionals in this field and allow them to create the spaces that you desire. TAG can develop an architectural and interior design palette that provides a range of choices that fall within a large healthcare network identity

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