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denie@deniedesignstudio.com • M 410–707-6055
OWNER OF DENIE DESIGN STUDIO
Since 2002, DDS has provided commercial design services starting from initial design concept, construction
drawings, permitting, and bidding through construction admin., until user occupancy. DDS is involved
mostly in restaurant, retail and high-end office spaces. Clients are referred from ongoing developer
relationships to repeat restaurant or retail ownership.
For a new chapter in my career I’ve decided to pursue relationships solely from the construction or
developer/retail side of our industry. This past year, I thought about Denie Design Studio’s logo
"Conception to Completion" and which part do I truly enjoy. My answer was "Completion"…seeing the
design come to life during construction and the relationships built during this time or at the beginning when
a client is introduced to a new space, looking for all it’s potential.
SKILLS The following services are typically provided by Denie McLaren during each project:
Schematic/design development for space (commercial kitchen design also provided for restaurant).
Assemble all consultants involved to achieve design intent (M/E/P, Structural, Civil, Landscape).
Create permit, bid and construction drawing sets in AutoCad.
Attend developer, community and/or city meetings to present project (new, historic or renovation).
Apply for all permits, including health department or zoning permits.
Create HACCP’s and SOP’s for health department if requested for restaurant use.
Consult with owner for selection of qualified contractors or sub-contractors
Organize pre-bid meetings and answer questions promptly.
Review bid submissions with owner
Hold pre-construction meeting prior to commencement of work.
Attend construction meetings to review progress, budget and change orders.
Quick to make on-site decisions as needed to keep project on schedule and on budget.
Communicate with sub-contractors via RFI & supplement drawings as needed.
Deal with contractor/owner or contractor/sub-contractor situations if issues arise during construction.
Provide final punch list and monitor to achieve owner satisfaction.
Proficient in Outlook, Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCad. Able to quickly learn new software as needed.
EMPLOYMENT
2002-Present Denie Design Studio Howard County , MD
Owner /Commercial Interior Designer
Projects range from small start-ups to multi-establishments. Spaces range from $180,000 - $4.5 m.
1997-2002 Kann Partners (Associates) Baltimore, MD
Commercial Interior Designer / Junior Project Manager
Assisted architects, historic preservation specialists and principals to manage interior aspects of projects.
Began to manage own projects, dealing with clients, developers and contractors directly in historic, retail and restaurant
establishments. During this time, Kann entered a number of my projects to win awards and were 18,000-20,000 s.f. in size.
1996 Aumen/(Michael)Asner Associates Baltimore, MD
Junior Interior Designer
Worked with high end FF&E selections for corporate, senior living and hospitality spaces.
1993-1996 GVA Columbia, MD
Junior Interior Designer
From my college education, I acted as a junior interior designer under a senior project architect. I provided
construction dwgs and finishes for banks, public schools, hospitality, corporate offices and retail shopping centers.

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EXAMPLE PROJECTS BY DENIE DESIGN STUDIO
RESTARANT
° Towson Hot Bagels (Charles Village)
- 3,100 s.f. / $ 1.1 m
° Facci Ristorante (Turf Valley)
- 6,000 s.f. / $ 1.2 m (equip. not incl.)
° MammaLucia’sattheBay(ChesapeakeBeach)
- 8,500 s.f. / $ 2.6 m (equip. not incl.)
° Trattoria(4spaces)/PastaBlitz (3 spaces)
- Avg. 4,200 s.f.
° Great Sage Organic Restaurant (Clarksville)
- 3,200 s.f. / $ 640,000 (FF&E included)
° Japanese Steakhouse (Laurel)
- 5,000 s.f. / CA not provided.
° Java Grande (Ellicott City)
- 3,800 s.f. / $ 240,000 (FF&E included)
° Sticky Fingers Bakery (N. Hampshire Ave)
- 3,400 s.f. / $ 200,000 (equip. not incl.)
° Donna’s Coffee (2 spaces)
REAL ESTATE REHAB & OTHER SPACES
° 1722 Night Club
- 2,300 s.f. / $ 50,000 (lighting & finishes)
° Historic Redwood Trust Night Club
- 18,000 s.f. / $ 4.25 m (FF&E included)
° Rehab for DC real estate investors
- Ex. condition of homes varied from major structural
repair to minor upgrade.
RETAIL
° Bark! (Clarksville)
- 1,600 s.f. / $ 180,000 (fixtures not included)
° Woofs and Wags (dog training & boarding)
- 6,500 s.f. / $ 320,000 (equip. not included)
° VA Bag (multi mall locations)
- Avg. 2,000 s.f. / $ 120,000
° Bibelot Bookstores (2 locations)
- Avg. 14,000 s.f. / $ 2.5 m (FF&E included)
° Nest Gift Shop (Clarksville)
- 1,400 s.f / $ 260,000 (FF&E included)
° Roots Natural Market (Clarksville)
- 14,400 s.f. / $ 1.2 m (FF&E included)
° Columbia Furniture (multi mall
locations)
- Avg. 2,400 s.f.
° Race Pace Bike Shop (Hunt Valley)
OFFICE FIT-OUT
° 2HB Software Designs Inc. (Columbia)
- 4,500 s.f. / $970,000 (FF&E included)
° National Aquarium in Baltimore
- 3 internal office renovations, 1 pending.
AWARDS / ARTICLES
ASID 1st Place Historic Design -Bibelot Bookstore – Baltimore
ASID 1st Place Commercial Design -Roots Natural Market – Howard County, MD
ASID Honorable Mention Commercial Design -Bibelot Bookstore – Cross Keys, Baltimore
Contemporary Stone Feature Article -Bibelot Bookstore – Cross Keys, Baltimore
Baltimore Sun Article during construction -Redwood Trust Night Club – c. 1886 Bank
Stone World Cover Page/Main Article -Bibelot Bookstore – Baltimore
EDUCATION
State University of New York – F.I.T. New York City, NY
Associates Degree Interior Design
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