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Hospitality Design

The newest 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters, located in the Fortis BC Building lobby in Downtown Vancouver, posed a unique challenge: integrating a commercial kitchen into a space not zoned for it. To meet health, safety, and fire regulations, HDI designed a fully self-contained structure—essentially a building within a building. This technical solution inspired the design concept: a sculptural “gift-wrapped box” clad in bold striped Carrera marble and white oak. The enclosure conceals the fire-rated kitchen and mechanical systems, delivering both function and a refined visual statement within the lobby.

Interior design, hospitality design, hotel design, hager design, interior designers

49TH PARALLEL, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Interior design, hospitality design, hotel design, hager design, interior designers

The front counter design features a clean, contemporary look with black-framed glass display cases to highlight the gourmet doughnuts. Black metal accents are paired with rich marbles, warm oak wood tones, and leather benches to create a warm and sophisticated café environment.

Interior design, hospitality design, hotel design, hager design, interior designers
Interior design, hospitality design, hotel design, hager design, interior designers
Interior design, hospitality design, hotel design, hager design, interior designers
Interior design, hospitality design, hotel design, hager design, interior designers

Once a run-down laundromat, the Main Street location has been revitalized into a trendy coffee spot, now a popular Vancouver icon with an open patio and comfortable seating. This project, inspired by the early 20th-century Brooklyn industrial warehouse look, has won 1st place in the North West Design Awards and the IDIBC Shine Awards in the Food & Beverage category.

Simple yet bold bespoke wall sconces and large-scale pendant lighting were installed over the long service counter and seating areas to create a sense of awe. A vast wood ceiling "box" with wire mesh was added to conceal the large overhead ducting vent.

Interior design, hospitality design, hotel design, hager design, interior designers
Interior design, hospitality design, hotel design, hager design, interior designers
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