HAPPIES HANDMADE

Happies Handmade is Chef Joshua Skenes’ first step into fast casual dining, bringing the precision and thoughtfulness of fine dining into a more relaxed, approachable setting. Designed to seat approximately 30 guests, the space offers a warm, intimate atmosphere with a focus on material quality and spatial clarity.

Built-in custom banquettes line a slat wall that divides the interior from an adjacent restaurant, creating a sense of enclosure while maintaining visual continuity. Elevated finishes and carefully selected light fixtures lend refinement to the compact footprint, balancing comfort with craft.

An open kitchen invites guests to observe the rhythm of food preparation, reinforcing the restaurant’s transparent ethos. With its cozy scale and elevated design, Happies Handmade redefines fast casual as an experience rooted in care, connection, and culinary excellence.

SIZE
2,275 sf

COMPLETION
2025

ROLE
Principal Architect