OZ developed a prototype franchise concept for Myntswirl, a frozen yogurt franchise. The franchise concept included multiple space types ranging from freestanding 200 SF kiosks to an 800 SF ‘grab-and-go’ space, to a 1,500 SF lifestyle eatery. Rigorous space plan considerations were employed to strategically highlight the product, while maximizing the efficiency of the operator and the experience of the customer.

The client aspired to be the very first LEED Platinum Certified franchise chain in the country -- built from the ground up. Materials and finishes needed to be both durable and environmentally cutting edge, re-enforcing a lifestyle of healthy, vibrant sustainability. Careful research went into the product and construction materials as well as the furniture and Energy Star equipment that continued to re-enforce the prototype’s progressive brand identity and “culture”.
Area: 800 SF- 1,400 SF.

PostNet sought to improve upon their brand identity and store design to bring consistency to over 400 locations world wide.  As one of the forerunners in the Print/Copy/Pack & Ship service industry, PostNet had initiated an ambitious next generation or “GenNext” concept early in 2008.  Changing business models and improved technologies challenged many aspects of the initial concept.  To further complicate matters, the store size and parameters vary widely across several continents.  OZ Architecture was engaged to further refine and similarly introduce new strategies for a timeless go-forward design that enhanced PostNet customer experience functionally, visually, and with improved graphic identity.

Located on 27th and Welton Street, this project will be a renovation of the Denver Landmark where famous jazz artists, such as Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, stayed in the 1920s - 1940s. The 30,000 sf renovation is planned to include a destination Southern Cuisine restaurant, Piano Jazz Bar and nightclub, full kitchen, conference center, multifunctional space, music studio/sound booth, main music hall venue, an old-fashion tavern bar, a VIP lounge, Green rooms (hospitality suites) for performers, dressing rooms and support space for the complex. This venue is intended to be a beacon for the community to space economic and cultural development within the Five Points neighborhood.