Televisaunivision
Project Profile
- Location: New York, New York
- Project Type: Historic Hospitality Renovation
- Project Size: Approximately 40,000 SF
- Interior Capacity: 400+ Guests
- 242 Custom Loose Seating Elements
- Fully Bespoke Furniture Program
- Banquettes, Dining Seating, Lounge Seating, Tables & Benches
- International Artisan Manufacturing – Lake Como, Italy
Executive Challenge
The project required developing a fully bespoke furniture program capable of preserving the designer's handcrafted vision while creating the project's initial procurement budget, coordinating international artisan manufacturing, and delivering the durability required for a landmark, high-volume hospitality environment.
- Translate handcrafted concepts into manufacturable furniture solutions
- Establish the project's furniture budget and procurement strategy where no defined budget previously existed
- Coordinate artisan fabrication with manufacturers in Lake Como, Italy
- Maintain cost discipline throughout a fully bespoke furniture program
- Manage multiple custom furniture typologies across the property
- Integrate procurement, fabrication, logistics, and installation into one coordinated delivery strategy
Approach
Financial & Procurement Strategy
- RFP Development & Competitive Bid Management
- Cost Management, Budgeting & Benchmarking
- Procurement Planning & Capital Cost Control
Design Integration & Product Development
- Furniture Strategy, Design Due Diligence & Risk Advisory
- Prototype Development & Product Evaluation
- Design Translation for Artisan Manufacturing
- Custom Product Engineering
- Material & Finish Coordination
Project Implementation
- Process Protocol, Scheduling & Vendor Management
- Procurement, Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
- International Manufacturing Coordination
- Installation Oversight & Construction Integration
- Quality Assurance, Project Closeout & Day-2 Continuity
KPIs + Results
- Project Budget Established – Developed the initial furniture budget and procurement framework for a fully bespoke program where no defined budget previously existed
- 242 Custom Loose Seating Elements successfully engineered, manufactured, and installed
- International artisan manufacturing successfully coordinated from Lake Como, Italy through final installation
- Handcrafted design intent translated into manufacturable, high-performance furniture solutions
- Long-term durability demonstrated within one of New York City's highest-volume hospitality environments
Project Impact
Rather than simply procuring furniture, the current Meraki leadership team created the financial framework, product strategy, procurement program, and implementation process that transformed a handcrafted design concept into a fully realized hospitality environment. The result is a timeless destination where artisan craftsmanship, operational performance, and long-term durability continue to support one of New York City's most recognized dining experiences.
