Soft Bar | Thoughtful Design Meets Mindful Hospitality by Bolt Builds


 
Bolt Builds partnered with Carl Radke to design and build Soft Bar, a first-of-its-kind non-alcoholic bar and café in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Created as a stylish and inclusive alternative to traditional nightlife, Soft Bar redefines how New Yorkers can gather, socialize, and enjoy drinks without alcohol. Inspired by Radke’s own five-year sobriety journey, the concept goes beyond the typical sterile NA lounge to become a versatile third-space for wellness, creativity, and community connection.

The 2,300-square-foot space, once an industrial garage, has been transformed through Bolt’s integrated design and fabrication approach. Exposed brick and concrete floors set the stage for a space softened by natural materials, warm wood fixtures, plush seating, and muted pastel tones, while a striking glass façade and infinite bar create a sense of openness and flow. From morning through evening, Soft Bar evolves effortlessly: serving locally roasted coffee and functional adaptogen drinks during the day, offering a welcoming workspace and creative studio, and transforming into a soft-cocktail bar and event destination at night.

More than just a bar, the project embodies Radke’s mission to create a safe, stylish, and health-conscious space where anyone, sober, sober-curious, or simply seeking something new, can feel at home. Through thoughtful design and fabrication, Bolt Builds helped bring Soft Bar to life, setting a new standard for non-alcoholic hospitality in New York City.

Soft Bar | Thoughtful Design Meets Mindful Hospitality by Bolt Builds
 
Bolt Builds partnered with Carl Radke to design and build Soft Bar, a first-of-its-kind non-alcoholic bar and café in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Created as a stylish and inclusive alternative to traditional nightlife, Soft Bar redefines how New Yorkers can gather, socialize, and enjoy drinks without alcohol. Inspired by Radke’s own five-year sobriety journey, the concept goes beyond the typical sterile NA lounge to become a versatile third-space for wellness, creativity, and community connection.

The 2,300-square-foot space, once an industrial garage, has been transformed through Bolt’s integrated design and fabrication approach. Exposed brick and concrete floors set the stage for a space softened by natural materials, warm wood fixtures, plush seating, and muted pastel tones, while a striking glass façade and infinite bar create a sense of openness and flow. From morning through evening, Soft Bar evolves effortlessly: serving locally roasted coffee and functional adaptogen drinks during the day, offering a welcoming workspace and creative studio, and transforming into a soft-cocktail bar and event destination at night.

More than just a bar, the project embodies Radke’s mission to create a safe, stylish, and health-conscious space where anyone, sober, sober-curious, or simply seeking something new, can feel at home. Through thoughtful design and fabrication, Bolt Builds helped bring Soft Bar to life, setting a new standard for non-alcoholic hospitality in New York City.

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Rendering

FFE Sourcing

Project Management

Custom Fabrication

Construction Management

Permit Acquisition

Engineering (Coordination)

Architecture (Coordination)

Soft Bar 

Telfar Flagship | Custom Lightbox Menu Board by Bolt Builds 



Located inside Century 21 in downtown Manhattan NYC, Telfar’s first flagship store features a custom illuminated lightbox fabricated entirely in-house by Bolt Builds. Drawing inspiration from Chinatown fast food menu boards, the installation transforms everyday urban signage into a bold retail statement. The glowing display highlights Telfar’s iconic bag collection while serving as both a branding element and an architectural focal point. 

Completed on an efficient two-month timeline, the project showcases Bolt Builds’ in-house capabilities: from site consultation through fabrication and installation, delivering a piece that merges cultural reference, identity, and craftsmanship into an immersive shopping experience.


Telfar Flagship | Custom Lightbox Menu Board by Bolt Builds 

Located inside Century 21 in downtown Manhattan NYC, Telfar’s first flagship store features a custom illuminated lightbox fabricated entirely in-house by Bolt Builds. Drawing inspiration from Chinatown fast food menu boards, the installation transforms everyday urban signage into a bold retail statement. The glowing display highlights Telfar’s iconic bag collection while serving as both a branding element and an architectural focal point. 

Completed on an efficient two-month timeline, the project showcases Bolt Builds’ in-house capabilities: from site consultation through fabrication and installation, delivering a piece that merges cultural reference, identity, and craftsmanship into an immersive shopping experience.


Telfar Flagship | Lightbox Display

Sol de Janeiro | A Thoughtful Workplace Design and Custom Craft by Bolt Builds



Bolt Builds designed an office expansion for Sol de Janeiro, creating a workspace that blends natural warmth, acoustic comfort, and functional flexibility. The project includes a new conference room, workplace extension, and a refreshed photo studio—each shaped by a shared design logic rooted in material clarity and human-centered usability.

At the heart of the expansion is a custom 14-seat solid walnut conference table, crafted with curved edges and a removable planter centerpiece to introduce softness and biophilic presence. Surrounding the table, wood-wool acoustic wall paneling

adds visual depth while improving sound quality, creating a meeting environment that is both elevated and comfortable.

Beyond the conference room, Bolt led the FFE sourcing, and departmental coordination needed to redefine Sol de Janeiro’s day-to-day workflow. Ergonomic seating, adaptable desk setups, and thoughtfully selected tech solutions support productivity while maintaining the brand’s warm, inviting identity.

Sol de Janeiro | A Thoughtful Workplace Design and Custom Craft by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed an office expansion for Sol de Janeiro, creating a workspace that blends natural warmth, acoustic comfort, and functional flexibility. The project includes a new conference room, workplace extension, and a refreshed photo studio—each shaped by a shared design logic rooted in material clarity and human-centered usability.

At the heart of the expansion is a custom 14-seat solid walnut conference table, crafted with curved edges and a removable planter centerpiece to introduce softness and biophilic presence. Surrounding the table, wood-wool acoustic wall paneling adds visual depth while improving sound quality, creating a meeting environment that is both elevated and comfortable.

Beyond the conference room, Bolt led the FFE sourcing, and departmental coordination needed to redefine Sol de Janeiro’s day-to-day workflow. Ergonomic seating, adaptable desk setups, and thoughtfully selected tech solutions support productivity while maintaining the brand’s warm, inviting identity.

Sol de Janeiro Office 

Lotsa Balls | Bold Nostalgia and Maximalist Design by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed and built Lotsa Balls, a playful, memory-rich interior shaped through bold color, mixed media, and a thoughtful maximalist point of view. The space blends saturated tones with nostalgic textures to create an intimate, time-warp atmosphere that feels both energetic and familiar.

A standout feature of the project is a custom VCR-tape wall, constructed from hundreds of tapes collected by the Bolt team. This textured backdrop is complemented by red striped shelving, velvet accents, and curated sports memorabilia that anchor the room in retro character.

Custom lighting and fixtures—including medal-inspired wall mounts and bold graphic forms—double as conversation starters, adding a spirited nod to competition and vintage sports culture. Together, these elements create a punchy, immersive environment where nostalgia and contemporary design collide.

Lotsa Balls | Bold Nostalgia and Maximalist Design by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed and built Lotsa Balls, a playful, memory-rich interior shaped through bold color, mixed media, and a thoughtful maximalist point of view. The space blends saturated tones with nostalgic textures to create an intimate, time-warp atmosphere that feels both energetic and familiar.

A standout feature of the project is a custom VCR-tape wall, constructed from hundreds of tapes collected by the Bolt team. This textured backdrop is complemented by red striped shelving, velvet accents, and curated sports memorabilia that anchor the room in retro character.

Custom lighting and fixtures—including medal-inspired wall mounts and bold graphic forms—double as conversation starters, adding a spirited nod to competition and vintage sports culture. Together, these elements create a punchy, immersive environment where nostalgia and contemporary design collide.

Lotsa Balls

Telo Labs | Redefining the Medical Spa Experience by Bolt Builds



Bolt Builds partnered with Telo Labs to design and build a revolutionary medical spa in New York City that merges science with hospitality. Conceived as a modern wellness destination, Telo Labs redefines the medical spa experience by creating an environment that feels both restorative, modern and elevated.

The design is anchored in contrast with rich, dark oak cabinetry and trim set against soft serene walls that establish a sense of warmth and sophistication. A custom reception desk, crafted from glass block panels with integrated lighting, serves as a luminous focal point that welcomes guests and sets the tone for the experience. Stainless steel details and curated material pairings further enhance the balance of modernity and elegance throughout the space.

Every corner of the spa was designed with intention, offering clients a refined environment that prioritizes comfort, care, and atmosphere. The interplay of textures through wood, glass, and steel creates a sleek yet inviting interior that reflects Telo Labs’ forward-thinking approach to wellness.

With the Bolt team's integrated design, build, and fabrication process, Telo Labs came to life as more than just a medical spa—it is a sanctuary where science and design converge to create a new standard for health and beauty in New York City.

Telo Labs | Redefining the Medical Spa Experience by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds partnered with Telo Labs to design and build a revolutionary medical spa in New York City that merges science with hospitality. Conceived as a modern wellness destination, Telo Labs redefines the medical spa experience by creating an environment that feels both restorative, modern and elevated.

The design is anchored in contrast with rich, dark oak cabinetry and trim set against soft serene walls that establish a sense of warmth and sophistication. A custom reception desk, crafted from glass block panels with integrated lighting, serves as a luminous focal point that welcomes guests and sets the tone for the experience. Stainless steel details and curated material pairings further enhance the balance of modernity and elegance throughout the space.

Every corner of the spa was designed with intention, offering clients a refined environment that prioritizes comfort, care, and atmosphere. The interplay of textures through wood, glass, and steel creates a sleek yet inviting interior that reflects Telo Labs’ forward-thinking approach to wellness.

With the Bolt team's integrated design, build, and fabrication process, Telo Labs came to life as more than just a medical spa—it is a sanctuary where science and design converge to create a new standard for health and beauty in New York City.

Branding

Telo Labs

Agency of Record | A Sleek, Full-Service Interior by Bolt Builds



Located in Midtown Manhattan NYC, Agency of Record is a meticulously executed 3,000 sq ft interior completed in just 11 months. Bolt Builds, a Brooklyn-based design-build-fabrication studio, masterfully handled everything, from interior design, lighting design, rendering, and FF&E sourcing to custom fabrication and full-service construction.

Agency of Record is a cocktail lounge and restaurant nestled in the heart of the historic Renwick Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. An ode to the Mad Men era, the project is designed through the lens of the golden age of advertising and the old-school glamour of New York City, setting the scene to capture the essence of mid-century New York with a playful twist. Fit for an indulgent midday martini, the space is also designed for dancing the night away. With a fully equipped DJ booth and state-of-the-art sound system; every moment is a celebration of the eclectic spirit.

The Bolt Team carved out the space with moody intimate corners and lounge-like atmosphere. The design philosophy revolved around the tactile and the personal. Through layered patterns and meticulously selected textures, including rich cut velvets, fluted glass, decorative fringe, custom lighting, and millwork fabricated in Bolt’s workshop in Greenpoint, Brooklyn; every element was carefully selected and serves as a testament to their commitment to crafting an experience where comforting nostalgia is greeted with a contemporary touch.

Agency of Record highlights Bolt’s capacity to harmonize design innovation with practical execution. As a licensed general contractor and utilizing their in-house fabrication team, Bolt Builds ensures high-quality craftsmanship and seamless integration at every stage, from dynamic lighting to bespoke elements.

Agency of Record | A Sleek, Full-Service Interior by Bolt Builds

Located in Midtown Manhattan NYC, Agency of Record is a meticulously executed 3,000 sq ft interior completed in just 11 months. Bolt Builds, a Brooklyn-based design-build-fabrication studio, masterfully handled everything, from interior design, lighting design, rendering, and FF&E sourcing to custom fabrication and full-service construction.

Agency of Record is a cocktail lounge and restaurant nestled in the heart of the historic Renwick Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. An ode to the Mad Men era, the project is designed through the lens of the golden age of advertising and the old-school glamour of New York City, setting the scene to capture the essence of mid-century New York with a playful twist. Fit for an indulgent midday martini, the space is also designed for dancing the night away. With a fully equipped DJ booth and state-of-the-art sound system; every moment is a celebration of the eclectic spirit.

The Bolt Team carved out the space with moody intimate corners and lounge-like atmosphere. The design philosophy revolved around the tactile and the personal. Through layered patterns and meticulously selected textures, including rich cut velvets, fluted glass, decorative fringe, custom lighting, and millwork fabricated in Bolt’s workshop in Greenpoint, Brooklyn; every element was carefully selected and serves as a testament to their commitment to crafting an experience where comforting nostalgia is greeted with a contemporary touch.

Agency of Record highlights Bolt’s capacity to harmonize design innovation with practical execution. As a licensed general contractor and utilizing their in-house fabrication team, Bolt Builds ensures high-quality craftsmanship and seamless integration at every stage, from dynamic lighting to bespoke elements.


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Agency of Record

Maxwell Tribeca | A Modern Social Club with Vintage Soul by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed Maxwell Social in Tribeca, a 4,000-square-foot members’ space that brings together dining, lounging, and social gathering under one cohesive vision.

The design layers vintage charm with modern sophistication, blending a full-service bar, open kitchen, cozy lounge, and intimate dining areas into a seamless experience. Rich textures, custom shelving, and soft lighting evoke a sense of warmth and familiarity, while timeless materials such as wood, marble, and aged brass anchor the interior with depth and character.

Through Bolt’s collaborative design and sourcing process, the result is a timeless gathering place—designed for conversation, built for community, and reflective of Tribeca’s enduring character.

Maxwell Tribeca | A Modern Social Club with Vintage Soul by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed Maxwell Social in Tribeca, a 4,000-square-foot members’ space that brings together dining, lounging, and social gathering under one cohesive vision.

The design layers vintage charm with modern sophistication, blending a full-service bar, open kitchen, cozy lounge, and intimate dining areas into a seamless experience. Rich textures, custom shelving, and soft lighting evoke a sense of warmth and familiarity, while timeless materials such as wood, marble, and aged brass anchor the interior with depth and character.

Through Bolt’s collaborative design and sourcing process, the result is a timeless gathering place—designed for conversation, built for community, and reflective of Tribeca’s enduring character.

Maxwell Tribeca

Long Branch Home | A Modern Coastal Retreat Curated by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed a contemporary vacation home in Long Branch, crafting a serene retreat defined by neautral materials, clean lines, and carefully curated furnishings.

At the heart of the home is a custom white oak staircase with glass paneling, creating a light-filled architectural moment that separates the dining and living spaces with ease. The dining area features a sculptural light fixture and a deep-toned marble table that plays against natural light to create a refined atmosphere.

Bolt Builds led a comprehensive FFE selection process, visiting over 20 showrooms with the client to curate furniture, fixtures, and materials that reflect a modern, restful sensibility. Throughout the home, natural wood tones, and soft textures come together to shape an environment designed for comfort, clarity, and restoration.



Long Branch Home | A Modern Coastal Retreat Curated by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed a contemporary vacation home in Long Branch, crafting a serene retreat defined by neautral materials, clean lines, and carefully curated furnishings.

At the heart of the home is a custom white oak staircase with glass paneling, creating a light-filled architectural moment that separates the dining and living spaces with ease. The dining area features a sculptural light fixture and a deep-toned marble table that plays against natural light to create a refined atmosphere.

Bolt Builds led a comprehensive FFE selection process, visiting over 20 showrooms with the client to curate furniture, fixtures, and materials that reflect a modern, restful sensibility. Throughout the home, natural wood tones, and soft textures come together to shape an environment designed for comfort, clarity, and restoration.



Long Branch Summer Home 

Brooklyn Mirage | Geometric Illusion and Immersive Atmosphere by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed the feature stage wall cladding for Brooklyn Mirage, creating a sculptural backdrop that enhances both the visual identity and the experiential energy of the venue.

The design centers on a single-line diamond geometry, traced continuously to form an optical illusion that shifts with movement and light. This approach amplifies the sense of depth and perspective, turning the wall into a dynamic focal point that resonates across music, performance, and large-scale gatherings.

Balancing creativity with intention, the cladding introduces refinement, texture, and dimensionality to the Mirage’s expansive environment. The result is a feature that elevates the stage while reinforcing the venue’s immersive, world-building atmosphere.

Brooklyn Mirage | Geometric Illusion and Immersive Atmosphere by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed the feature stage wall cladding for Brooklyn Mirage, creating a sculptural backdrop that enhances both the visual identity and the experiential energy of the venue.

The design centers on a single-line diamond geometry, traced continuously to form an optical illusion that shifts with movement and light. This approach amplifies the sense of depth and perspective, turning the wall into a dynamic focal point that resonates across music, performance, and large-scale gatherings.

Balancing creativity with intention, the cladding introduces refinement, texture, and dimensionality to the Mirage’s expansive environment. The result is a feature that elevates the stage while reinforcing the venue’s immersive, world-building atmosphere.

Brooklyn Mirage 

Diesel Hypefest | Interactive CRT Installation by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds created a custom installation for the Diesel Haute Couture pop-up at Hypefest, blending nostalgia and contemporary presentation in a dynamic visual display. The installation featured a curated mix of CRT televisions and modern screens arranged on metal racks, giving the space a layered, tech-driven presence that references both vintage analog culture and today’s digital energy.

By integrating diverse screen formats into a cohesive structural system, the design activated the environment with rhythmic visuals and tactile material contrast. The result was an immersive, eye-catching centerpiece that amplified Diesel’s brand identity and enhanced the festival experience.

Diesel Hypefest | Interactive CRT Installation by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds created a custom installation for the Diesel Haute Couture pop-up at Hypefest, blending nostalgia and contemporary presentation in a dynamic visual display. The installation featured a curated mix of CRT televisions and modern screens arranged on metal racks, giving the space a layered, tech-driven presence that references both vintage analog culture and today’s digital energy.

By integrating diverse screen formats into a cohesive structural system, the design activated the environment with rhythmic visuals and tactile material contrast. The result was an immersive, eye-catching centerpiece that amplified Diesel’s brand identity and enhanced the festival experience.

Diesel Hypefest Pop-up 

A$AP Rocky AWGE x Under Armour | Custom Stage Design for a Pop-Up Experience by Bolt Builds

 for the A$AP Rocky AWGE x Under Armour pop-up event, creating a bold focal point that merged performance, brand, and immersive experience.

metal fabrication, forming a strong architectural backdrop designed to amplify live music. The structure balances industrial clarity with high-impact graphics, delivering a dynamic presence within the temporary event environment.

Developed in collaboration with MATTE Projects, the installation reflects a seamless blend of creative direction and technical execution—resulting in a stage design that supported both the energy of the performance and the identity of the collaboration.

A$AP Rocky AWGE x Under Armour | Custom Stage Design for a Pop-Up Experience by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed a custom music stage for the A$AP Rocky AWGE x Under Armour pop-up event, creating a bold focal point that merged performance, brand, and immersive experience.

The stage features custom LED screens framed by custom fabricated metal fabrication, forming a strong architectural backdrop designed to amplify live music. The structure balances industrial clarity with high-impact graphics, delivering a dynamic presence within the temporary event environment.

Developed in collaboration with MATTE Projects, the installation reflects a seamless blend of creative direction and technical execution—resulting in a stage design that supported both the energy of the performance and the identity of the collaboration.

A$AP x Under Armour Pop-up

WOW Donuts | Pastel Interiors and Custom Fabrication by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed and fabricated the interior for WOW Donuts and Drips, creating a vibrant, pastel-filled space that captures the playful spirit of the brand. The design blends whimsy and thoughtful materiality to create an inviting environment where every detail feels intentional and joyful.

Central to the concept are custom-designed donut cases, built in Brooklyn and shipped to Dallas, that anchor the service area with precision and presence. Complemented by marble tabletops, steam-bent wood bench-style banquettes, and playful fluted details, the interior strikes a balance between refined finishes and fun, approachable design.

The interior unfolds as a vibrant café that brings WOW Donuts’ playful identity to life.

WOW Donuts | Pastel Interiors and Custom Fabrication by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed and fabricated the interior for WOW Donuts and Drips, creating a vibrant, pastel-filled space that captures the playful spirit of the brand. The design blends whimsy and thoughtful materiality to create an inviting environment where every detail feels intentional and joyful.

Central to the concept are custom-designed donut cases, built in Brooklyn and shipped to Dallas, that anchor the service area with precision and presence. Complemented by marble tabletops, steam-bent wood bench-style banquettes, and playful fluted details, the interior strikes a balance between refined finishes and fun, approachable design.

The interior unfolds as a vibrant café that brings WOW Donuts’ playful identity to life.

Kitchen Design

WOW! Donuts

Design and branding for four food hall concepts for the University of Southern California dining hall.  

Graphic Design

USC, Ronald Tutor Campus Center

Yardstick | A Modern, Home-Inspired Dog Hotel by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed Yardstick, a contemporary dog hotel shaped around comfort, familiarity, and modern identity. The exterior features a gable-roof facade in deep cobalt blue—a playful, house-like silhouette chosen for its warmth and inviting presence.

Inside, Bolt developed custom dog suites through detailed research, prototyping, and 3D design, ensuring durability, safety, and a sense of home. Integrated millwork, thoughtful layouts, and well-considered materials support a calm, dependable environment that feels both elevated and approachable.

Through Bolt’s collaborative design process, Yardstick reimagines the dog hotel experience, offering families a modern, trustworthy space where comfort and care meet.

Yardstick | A Modern, Home-Inspired Dog Hotel by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed Yardstick, a contemporary dog hotel shaped around comfort, familiarity, and modern identity. The exterior features a gable-roof facade in deep cobalt blue—a playful, house-like silhouette chosen for its warmth and inviting presence.

Inside, Bolt developed custom dog suites through detailed research, prototyping, and 3D design, ensuring durability, safety, and a sense of home. Integrated millwork, thoughtful layouts, and well-considered materials support a calm, dependable environment that feels both elevated and approachable.

Through Bolt’s collaborative design process, Yardstick reimagines the dog hotel experience, offering families a modern, trustworthy space where comfort and care meet.

Yardstick 

Norm’s Pizza Park Slope | A Classic Shop with Modern Edge by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds crafted Norm’s Pizza in Park Slope, transforming a compact 500 SF footprint into a slice shop that blends retro ease with crisp, contemporary detailing. Located in Brooklyn’s Park Slope, the space channels the familiar charm of a neighborhood pizzeria with a refined, modern touch.

Brick-clad walls, an unconventional peg board, a built-in countertop planter, and Norm’s signature glossy yellow tile shape a warm, graphic interior that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Careful material transitions and tight detailing keep the room cohesive while amplifying the space’s character.

Through Bolt’s integrated design, build, and fabrication process, the team shaped a space that’s efficient, expressive, and true to Norm’s vision, proving that even the smallest footprint can make a bold statement.

Norm’s Pizza Park Slope | A Classic Shop with Modern Edge by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds crafted Norm’s Pizza in Park Slope, transforming a compact 500 SF footprint into a slice shop that blends retro ease with crisp, contemporary detailing. Located in Brooklyn’s Park Slope, the space channels the familiar charm of a neighborhood pizzeria with a refined, modern touch.

Brick-clad walls, an unconventional peg board, a built-in countertop planter, and Norm’s signature glossy yellow tile shape a warm, graphic interior that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Careful material transitions and tight detailing keep the room cohesive while amplifying the space’s character.

Through Bolt’s integrated design, build, and fabrication process, the team shaped a space that’s efficient, expressive, and true to Norm’s vision, proving that even the smallest footprint can make a bold statement.

Norm's Pizza

Layered Raleigh | Experiential Patisserie Design by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed the interior for Layered Croissanterie in Raleigh, North Carolina, celebrating the art of patisserie and the kitchen as an integral part of the guest experience. The space is shaped to highlight process, craft, and movement throughout the café.

Transparent geometric walls introduce playful intrigue while visually connecting guests to the rhythm of baking and making. Custom concrete elements, refined materials, and layered detailing reinforce the tactile nature of the space, while bold branding ties the interior to Layered’s identity.

The result is an immersive café environment that invites curiosity and brings the craft of croissant-making into focus.

Layered Raleigh | Experiential Patisserie Design by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed the interior for Layered Croissanterie in Raleigh, North Carolina, celebrating the art of patisserie and the kitchen as an integral part of the guest experience. The space is shaped to highlight process, craft, and movement throughout the café.

Transparent geometric walls introduce playful intrigue while visually connecting guests to the rhythm of baking and making. Custom concrete elements, refined materials, and layered detailing reinforce the tactile nature of the space, while bold branding ties the interior to Layered’s identity.

The result is an immersive café environment that invites curiosity and brings the craft of croissant-making into focus.

Layered Croissanterie

The Juice Shop | Bold Color and Playful Geometry by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed and fabricated the interior for The Juice Shop in Downtown Brooklyn, creating a bright, energetic space defined by bold color, clean lines, and joyful visual contrast.

The design centers on the meeting of vibrant green and crisp white, a striking intersection that makes the space feel fresh, modern, and instantly uplifting. Custom fluted shelving—featuring curved volumes, integrated millwork, and smooth geometric transitions—adds both sculptural presence and everyday functionality.

From concept to fabrication, every detail was shaped to amplify movement, encourage flow, and bring a sense of delight to the guest experience. The result is a lively, expressive interior that embodies The Juice Shop’s spirited identity.

The Juice Shop | Bold Color and Playful Geometry by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed and fabricated the interior for The Juice Shop in Downtown Brooklyn, creating a bright, energetic space defined by bold color, clean lines, and joyful visual contrast.

The design centers on the meeting of vibrant green and crisp white, a striking intersection that makes the space feel fresh, modern, and instantly uplifting. Custom fluted shelving—featuring curved volumes, integrated millwork, and smooth geometric transitions—adds both sculptural presence and everyday functionality.

From concept to fabrication, every detail was shaped to amplify movement, encourage flow, and bring a sense of delight to the guest experience. The result is a lively, expressive interior that embodies The Juice Shop’s spirited identity.

The Juice Shop

Inatteso Café | Minimal Warmth and Custom Fabrication by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed and fabricated custom interior elements for Inatteso Café in Lower Manhattan, shaping a clean, minimalist space grounded in natural materials and subtle warmth.

The centerpiece of the café is a set of handmade in-house banquettes, crafted with soft curves and tailored detailing to create an inviting place for guests to sit, relax, and linger. These custom pieces pair seamlessly with Concrete Collaborative’s textured backsplash tile, forming a quiet yet refined backdrop defined by complementary tones and tactile depth.

A restrained palette of wood, tile, and soft neutrals keeps the space calm and approachable, while thoughtful material transitions add clarity to the compact layout. Designed for everyday comfort, the interior balances simplicity with intention—resulting in a café environment that feels warm, modern, and effortlessly welcoming.

Inatteso Café | Minimal Warmth and Custom Fabrication by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed and fabricated custom interior elements for Inatteso Café in Lower Manhattan, shaping a clean, minimalist space grounded in natural materials and subtle warmth.

The centerpiece of the café is a set of handmade in-house banquettes, crafted with soft curves and tailored detailing to create an inviting place for guests to sit, relax, and linger. These custom pieces pair seamlessly with Concrete Collaborative’s textured backsplash tile, forming a quiet yet refined backdrop defined by complementary tones and tactile depth.

A restrained palette of wood, tile, and soft neutrals keeps the space calm and approachable, while thoughtful material transitions add clarity to the compact layout. Designed for everyday comfort, the interior balances simplicity with intention—resulting in a café environment that feels warm, modern, and effortlessly welcoming.

Inatteso Cafe

Dan Jones Coffee | Soft Geometry and Modern Warmth by Bolt Builds



Bolt Builds designed and executed custom fabrication for Dan Jones Coffee in New York City, creating a modern café defined by soft forms, warm materials, and a light, calming palette.

A custom CNC-crafted wood slat system anchors the design, curving seamlessly from floor to ceiling to shape the counter, guide circulation, and bring sculptural warmth to the interior. Complementary materials, including acrylic mirrors and soft textures, add a subtle sense of movement and brightness while keeping the overall atmosphere grounded and serene.

Through Bolt’s collaborative design and fabrication process, each detail—from slat diagrams to jigsaw joints—was thoughtfully developed to create a café where craftsmanship, comfort, and modern simplicity meet.

Dan Jones Coffee | Soft Geometry and Modern Warmth by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed and executed custom fabrication for Dan Jones Coffee in New York City, creating a modern café defined by soft forms, warm materials, and a light, calming palette.

A custom CNC-crafted wood slat system anchors the design, curving seamlessly from floor to ceiling to shape the counter, guide circulation, and bring sculptural warmth to the interior. Complementary materials, including acrylic mirrors and soft textures, add a subtle sense of movement and brightness while keeping the overall atmosphere grounded and serene.

Through Bolt’s collaborative design and fabrication process, each detail—from slat diagrams to jigsaw joints—was thoughtfully developed to create a café where craftsmanship, comfort, and modern simplicity meet.

Dan Jones

Edith’s Grocery | Warm Materials and Handmade Details by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed and fabricated custom interior elements for Edith’s Grocery in Brooklyn, creating a warm, textural space rooted in craft and character. Built with in-house–made red oak shelving, poplar moulding, and hand-framed Talavera tile, these elements introduce rhythm and depth throughout the compact shop.

Vintage mosaic and Moroccan tiles were hand-selected and carefully installed, adding color and history while giving these refurbished materials new life. The Bolt team also fabricated custom shelving, built-in benches, and an oak product display that complement the exposed brick, forming inviting pockets for browsing and gathering.

The result is a cozy, character-rich environment that reflects Edith’s blend of old-world charm and modern neighborhood appeal.

Edith’s Grocery | Warm Materials and Handmade Details by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed and fabricated custom interior elements for Edith’s Grocery in Brooklyn, creating a warm, textural space rooted in craft and character. Built with in-house–made red oak shelving, poplar moulding, and hand-framed Talavera tile, these elements introduce rhythm and depth throughout the compact shop.

Vintage mosaic and Moroccan tiles were hand-selected and carefully installed, adding color and history while giving these refurbished materials new life. The Bolt team also fabricated custom shelving, built-in benches, and an oak product display that complement the exposed brick, forming inviting pockets for browsing and gathering.

The result is a cozy, character-rich environment that reflects Edith’s blend of old-world charm and modern neighborhood appeal.

Edith's Grocery

Upside Pizza Greenpoint | A Neighborhood Staple by Bolt Builds 


Bolt Builds worked with Upside Pizza to design and build their Greenpoint, Brooklyn location, bringing the classic New York slice shop to life with a distinct neighborhood character.

The 2,000-square-foot interior space blends warmth and boldness with fluted wood millwork, deep green accents, exposed brick, and checkered floor tiling unify the space; while glass block detailing and integrated lighting add brightness and texture throughout. The moment you step in, the framed ceiling geometry anchors the counter and circulation, creating a strong focal point. Bolt led the interior design, custom fabrication, and lighting design to shape a cohesive and highly crafted space.

Located in the heart of Greenpoint, this shop reflects the rhythm of the neighborhood while amplifying Upside’s bold personality. The result is a space that balances nostalgia with precision—a lively corner spot built to last.

Upside Pizza Greenpoint | A Neighborhood Staple by Bolt Builds 


Bolt Builds worked with Upside Pizza to design and build their Greenpoint, Brooklyn location, bringing the classic New York slice shop to life with a distinct neighborhood character.

The 2,000-square-foot interior space blends warmth and boldness with fluted wood millwork, deep green accents, exposed brick, and checkered floor tiling unify the space; while glass block detailing and integrated lighting add brightness and texture throughout. The moment you step in, the framed ceiling geometry anchors the counter and circulation, creating a strong focal point. Bolt led the interior design, custom fabrication, and lighting design to shape a cohesive and highly crafted space.

Located in the heart of Greenpoint, this shop reflects the rhythm of the neighborhood while amplifying Upside’s bold personality. The result is a space that balances nostalgia with precision—a lively corner spot built to last.

Upside - Greenpoint

Upside Pizza SoHo | A Classic Slice Shop Reimagined by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds partnered with Upside Pizza to design and build their SoHo location, channeling the spirit of New York’s classic slice shop through a modern, elevated lens.

The space blends playful energy with refined detailing—anchored by checkered tile floors, warm wood paneling, green banquette seating, and a clean, neutral ceiling that keeps the focus on the counter and brand experience. Bolt led the kitchen design and custom fabrication, delivering the full project in just 4.5 months from start to finish.

Through an integrated design, build, and fabrication process, Upside SoHo captures the brand’s bold personality while offering a timeless, neighborhood-friendly destination in Lower Manhattan.

Upside Pizza SoHo | A Classic Slice Shop Reimagined by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds partnered with Upside Pizza to design and build their SoHo location, channeling the spirit of New York’s classic slice shop through a modern, elevated lens.

The space blends playful energy with refined detailing—anchored by checkered tile floors, warm wood paneling, green banquette seating, and a clean, neutral ceiling that keeps the focus on the counter and brand experience. Bolt led the kitchen design and custom fabrication, delivering the full project in just 4.5 months from start to finish.

Through an integrated design, build, and fabrication process, Upside SoHo captures the brand’s bold personality while offering a timeless, neighborhood-friendly destination in Lower Manhattan.

Upside - SoHo

The Druid Garden | Contemporary Restaurant Design in Bangalore by Bolt Builds

Inspired by nature and the garden, The Druid Garden in Bangalore, India, is a striking hospitality project where modern brewery design meets cultural craftsmanship. Bolt Builds, a Brooklyn-based design, build and fabrication studio reimagined this expansive restaurant by drawing inspiration from the natural landscape and infusing the interiors with outdoor materials and organic geometries.

From the moment guests arrive, they are greeted by bold architectural gestures, angular thresholds, soaring ceilings, and a dramatic two-sided staircase that anchors the space and creates multiple layers of experience. The interiors combine concrete, brick, teak wood, and lush greenery with vivid colors and playful patterns, resulting in a setting that feels deeply rooted in place. To ensure authenticity, Bolt Builds worked closely with skilled local artisans and used locally sourced materials from Bangalore, weaving handmade textures and bespoke details into the design.

The result is a space that harmonizes craft, culture, and innovation into a full-circle experience. By merging local materiality with international design sensibilities, The Druid Garden establishes itself as one of the most distinctive brewery and restaurant interiors in Bangalore, showcasing how Bolt Builds delivers hospitality spaces that balance durability, beauty, and immersive atmosphere.

The Druid Garden | Contemporary Restaurant Design in Bangalore by Bolt Builds

Inspired by nature and the garden, The Druid Garden in Bangalore, India, is a striking hospitality project where modern brewery design meets cultural craftsmanship. Bolt Builds, a Brooklyn-based design, build and fabrication studio reimagined this expansive restaurant by drawing inspiration from the natural landscape and infusing the interiors with outdoor materials and organic geometries.

From the moment guests arrive, they are greeted by bold architectural gestures, angular thresholds, soaring ceilings, and a dramatic two-sided staircase that anchors the space and creates multiple layers of experience. The interiors combine concrete, brick, teak wood, and lush greenery with vivid colors and playful patterns, resulting in a setting that feels deeply rooted in place. To ensure authenticity, Bolt Builds worked closely with skilled local artisans and used locally sourced materials from Bangalore, weaving handmade textures and bespoke details into the design.

The result is a space that harmonizes craft, culture, and innovation into a full-circle experience. By merging local materiality with international design sensibilities, The Druid Garden establishes itself as one of the most distinctive brewery and restaurant interiors in Bangalore, showcasing how Bolt Builds delivers hospitality spaces that balance durability, beauty, and immersive atmosphere.

The Druid Garden

Bull & Butterfly | Natural Warmth and Refined Craft by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed Bull & Butterfly, a 3,300-square-foot restaurant in Los Angeles that blends rustic charm with modern sophistication. Inspired by the warm tones of the California landscape, the interior pairs organic materials, soft color palettes, and custom furnishings to create a calm, inviting atmosphere.

The design features fluted wood panels, curved mirrored showcases, and custom banquettes that define the dining experience with sculptural precision. Layered textures and gentle lighting reinforce a sense of ease and intimacy, balancing contemporary finishes with timeless comfort.

Through Bolt’s integrated design and visualization process, every element—from concept sketches to final renderings—captured the original vision in full detail, ensuring a seamless translation from idea to reality.

Bull & Butterfly | Natural Warmth and Refined Craft by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed Bull & Butterfly, a 3,300-square-foot restaurant in Los Angeles that blends rustic charm with modern sophistication. Inspired by the warm tones of the California landscape, the interior pairs organic materials, soft color palettes, and custom furnishings to create a calm, inviting atmosphere.

The design features fluted wood panels, curved mirrored showcases, and custom banquettes that define the dining experience with sculptural precision. Layered textures and gentle lighting reinforce a sense of ease and intimacy, balancing contemporary finishes with timeless comfort.

Through Bolt’s integrated design and visualization process, every element—from concept sketches to final renderings—captured the original vision in full detail, ensuring a seamless translation from idea to reality.

Bull & Butterfly 

Nat’s on Bleecker | Bold Color and Playful Form by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed and built Nat’s on Bleecker, a 3,100-square-foot restaurant nestled between SoHo and Greenwich Village, where postmodern Italian design meets downtown New York City energy.

Drawing from the Memphis style of the 1980s, the space embraces saturated hues, bold geometries, and high-contrast black-and-white patterns that define its dynamic character. Custom banquettes, tables, and a sculptural squiggle ceiling light add rhythm and personality, while the interplay of material and lighting creates a sense of movement and depth throughout the dining room.

Completed in just 3.5 months through Bolt’s integrated design, build, and fabrication process, Nat’s on Bleecker captures the spirit of 1980s exuberance reimagined for today—a vibrant, expressive dining experience that celebrates form, color, and craft.

Nat’s on Bleecker | Bold Color and Playful Form by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds designed and built Nat’s on Bleecker, a 3,100-square-foot restaurant nestled between SoHo and Greenwich Village, where postmodern Italian design meets downtown New York City energy.

Drawing from the Memphis style of the 1980s, the space embraces saturated hues, bold geometries, and high-contrast black-and-white patterns that define its dynamic character. Custom banquettes, tables, and a sculptural squiggle ceiling light add rhythm and personality, while the interplay of material and lighting creates a sense of movement and depth throughout the dining room.

Completed in just 3.5 months through Bolt’s integrated design, build, and fabrication process, Nat’s on Bleecker captures the spirit of 1980s exuberance reimagined for today—a vibrant, expressive dining experience that celebrates form, color, and craft.

Nat's on Bleecker

Ipanema | Brazilian-Inspired Hospitality Design by Bolt Builds

Ipanema, located in Midtown Manhattan, is a hospitality project that redefines the Brazilian dining experience through a modern New York lens. Bolt Builds, a design, build, and custom fabrication studio based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, oversaw every phase of this project, from schematic design and renderings to fabrication, finishing, and installation, ensuring a cohesive vision at every stage.

The process began with Bolt’s design team developing a mood board that encapsulates the brand identity and a flow analysis of the way guests and staff will move through the space. After that, detailed models and photorealistic renderings are created, allowing the client to preview how the space would come alive through lighting, material choices, and architectural flow. These designs moved seamlessly into production at Bolt’s in-house fabrication facility, where the team prototyped unconventional millwork and tested new fabrication methods before moving into full-scale production.

Custom-built elements that define the restaurant’s identity include CNC-milled woodwork, woven rope ceilings, patterned terrazzo flooring, brass inlays, and bespoke lighting fixtures. Because design, prototyping, and fabrication all happened under one roof, the transition from concept to construction was both efficient and precise, eliminating the gaps that often occur between designers and contractors.

The result of Ipanema is an interior that feels immersive, rhythmic, and distinctly Brazilian, yet rooted in Manhattan’s modern energy. By uniting design, fabrication, and construction under one roof, Bolt Builds delivered a hospitality project that embodies a sensory paradise while evoking the fluid beauty of the Amazon River.

Ipanema | Brazilian-Inspired Hospitality Design by Bolt Builds

Ipanema, located in Midtown Manhattan, is a hospitality project that redefines the Brazilian dining experience through a modern New York lens. Bolt Builds, a design, build, and custom fabrication studio based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, oversaw every phase of this project, from schematic design and renderings to fabrication, finishing, and installation, ensuring a cohesive vision at every stage.

The process began with Bolt’s design team developing a mood board that encapsulates the brand identity and a flow analysis of the way guests and staff will move through the space. After that, detailed models and photorealistic renderings are created, allowing the client to preview how the space would come alive through lighting, material choices, and architectural flow. These designs moved seamlessly into production at Bolt’s in-house fabrication facility, where the team prototyped unconventional millwork and tested new fabrication methods before moving into full-scale production.

Custom-built elements that define the restaurant’s identity include CNC-milled woodwork, woven rope ceilings, patterned terrazzo flooring, brass inlays, and bespoke lighting fixtures. Because design, prototyping, and fabrication all happened under one roof, the transition from concept to construction was both efficient and precise, eliminating the gaps that often occur between designers and contractors.

The result of Ipanema is an interior that feels immersive, rhythmic, and distinctly Brazilian, yet rooted in Manhattan’s modern energy. By uniting design, fabrication, and construction under one roof, Bolt Builds delivered a hospitality project that embodies a sensory paradise while evoking the fluid beauty of the Amazon River.