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Recognition, openings, and updates from make_ design studios.
Press Club Named #34 on The World's 50 Best Bars
Press Club — our Dupont Circle cocktail bar in Washington, DC — lands at #34 on The World's 50 Best Bars. The basement concept pairs a retro living room with an old-school record store, giving music and cocktails equal billing. The World's 50 Best Bars describes it as 'a concept that combines retro living room with old-school record store, where low lighting and shelves of vinyl contribute to the laid-back vibes.'
Featured in Florida/Caribbean Architect
Florida/Caribbean Architect profiles make_ design studios and three of our Michelin-starred restaurant projects—Camille, Kōsen, and Ômo by Jônt—exploring how we translate each chef's unique vision into immersive architectural experiences.
2025 AIA Orlando Design Award Winner
make_ design studios honored by the AIA Orlando chapter for continued excellence in commercial architecture. "An impressive tour de force of design work; materials, color, texture, light, detail and food." —AIA
Sorekara Awarded Two Michelin Stars
Our Baldwin Park project Sorekara earns two Michelin Stars in the 2025 guide — a milestone for the studio and chef.
Ômo by Jônt Opens in Winter Park
Our Michelin-starred collaboration with chef Ryan Ratino opens to acclaim — featured in Eater and Orlando Business Journal.