2013 is here!

As 2013 is now here, we are all wondering what happened in the second half of 2012!  It went by in a blur as we were incredibly busy with great projects with great clients!

We did add another new talented staff member in early fall, Zachary Collins has joined us from Southern Illinois - we are excited to have him as a part of Maverick - and I'm sure he is happy about being away from the Midwest winters!

On the Project front, we have had many projects open - these include:

*  Splitsville at Downtown Disney - Orlando.  This 60,000 sf three story entertainment facility has opened to much fanfare and success.  Professional photos will be forthcoming soon.
*  Royal Pig Pub - Ft. Lauderdale.  One of the most successful projects to open recently and one that looks great - if we do say so ourselves.
*  Italio - Boca Raton.  The first of many in the national expansion, this fast casual Italian eatery is also doing very well and the food is beyond good! 

On the construction front, we have several new projects underway as well:

*  Nona Blue - Lake Nona - Orlando:  This high end tavern concept is set to open in mid February.
*  Italio - Winter Park - Orlando:  The second unit is well under way and is set to open in mid February.  Additionally, units in Orland Park, Illinois and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida are under way.
*  The Walt Disney Company hired Maverick to help them create a new concept preview center for their developments - this 3,000 sf concept room is nearing completion.
*  Cerene - Nassau, Bahamas:  We begun this multi-phased destination day trip resort in the fall and several of the components are already under construction in this faced based island retreat.
*  Hooters - New York City:  The high profile location across from Madison Square Garden has begun demolition with an opening set for early fall 2013.
*  Lexus of Denver is about 3 months or so from opening.  The progress is looking amazing.

We have been very lucky with the new projects underway on our "boards".  These include:

*  We are in the beginning stages of a large multi-concept development in Las Vegas - Twenty3's will be spectacular and trend setting.
*  Concepting for a local Cuban iconic eatery - YaYa's.  We are looking for a national positioning with this neighborhood joint.
*  The Cerene project will be a continuous, long term project as this island retreat will be continually developed over the next 5 years!
*  We are looking at new Hooters' locations in Countryside, Illinois - Hialeah, Florida and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
*  Love Field - Dallas, Texas.  We are developing a mixed use private aviation terminal, multiple car dealerships, hotel, restaurant and retail components to the heart of the City of Dallas.

As you can see  - we are excited about the prospects if 2013.  As I always say - we do great work because of the amazingly talented staff that works with me as well as the wonderful vision of our clients.

Now for the quote...."The only place success comes before work is in the Dictionary."  Vince Lombardi

Raymond R. Schaefer  AIA / NCARB
President / Founder
Maverick Architecture & Design, LLC