Akar Studios

Name

Akar Studios

Legal name

Akar Studios

Website

https://akarstudios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and Interior Design Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141), Graphic Design Services (541430)

akta.pro primary industry

Creator Content Production & Co-Creation Studios (BPAFAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Content & Creative Studio for Creators (Concepting/Production) (MPAAAHAD)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Interior design services
• Branding design services
• Lighting design services
• Multidisciplinary design practice

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Monica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Design Services: Professional design services across architecture, interior design, branding, and lighting design for various clients including corporations, entrepreneurs, homeowners, and retail brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Akar Studios is a California-based multidisciplinary design practice delivering architecture, interior design, branding/graphic design, and lighting design services for corporations, entrepreneurs, homeowners, and retail brands. Projects span restaurants, airport terminals, retail environments, and residential properties, distinguished by an integrated mix of materials, lighting, and bold colors delivered through a collaborative design process.

Product overview

Akar Studios is a California-based multidisciplinary design studio that offers an integrated portfolio of architecture, interior design, branding/graphic design, and lighting design services. The studio operates as a single unified practice rather than a platform-plus-modules structure, with specialized expertise in restaurant and food & beverage design, airport terminal design, residential projects, and retail/commercial spaces. The core services (architecture, interior design, branding, lighting) are delivered as an integrated offering across all project types, with the studio handling the complete design process from concept through execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Design Services Comprehensive architectural design services for commercial and residential projects, including new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse, delivered to corporate clients, entrepreneurs, homeowners, and retail brands.
• Interior Design Services Interior design services encompassing spatial planning, material selection, and furniture design for restaurants, retail spaces, commercial properties, and residential environments.
• Branding and Graphic Design Services Visual branding and graphic design services including logo design, visual identity systems, menu design, signage, and collateral materials for food and beverage entrepreneurs, retailers, and non-profits.
• Lighting Design Services Lighting design services integrated with architectural and interior design projects to create visually responsive experiences in restaurants, retail, airport, and residential spaces.
• Restaurant and Food & Beverage Design Specialized multidisciplinary design services for restaurants, cafes, bars, and food & beverage establishments, combining architecture, branding, interior design, and lighting for clients including Eggslut, Homeboy Bakery + Café, Urth Caffé, California Pizza Kitchen, Khan Saab, and Wicker Park Seafood across US and international locations.
• Airport Terminal Design Design services for airport terminal spaces including LAX Terminal 1, 2, 3, and 6, San Diego International Airport Terminal 1, and Chicago O'Hare Terminal 2, covering concessions, restaurants, and common-area refurbishments such as overhead perforated metal panels, terrazzo flooring, furnishings, and lighting.
• Retail and Commercial Design Design services for retail spaces, commercial properties, and mixed-use developments including brand identity, store layout, signage, color palette, fixture design, and graphic theme for clients such as Healthy Spot pet retail and spa locations and True Family Enterprises office spaces.
• Residential Design Services Residential architecture and interior design services including single-family homes, ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units), and renovations such as the Seal Beach Residence and Landor Lane ADU projects.

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Marnell ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Marnell Architecture as the casino's architect on the Eggslut Rio project at Rio Las Vegas, working together on the interior design and space planning for the restaurant inside the casino lobby.
• Willy Bietak ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign team works closely with Willy Bietak Productions as the producer for the annual ice skating event at Union Square in San Francisco, creating the festive venue design for the event.
• Bietak ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBietak Productions is developing the temporary ice skating rink at Cityline Downtown Sunnyvale, working with Akarstudios on the design for this community recreational venue.
• Tony HawkflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed the Novecientos Grados restaurant and bar concept with legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk for San Diego International Airport Terminal 1, incorporating skateboard culture into the design.
• Chef Claudette ZepedaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with acclaimed celebrity chef Claudette Zepeda to develop the Novecientos Grados concept for San Diego Airport, serving contemporary Mexican cuisine with the theatrical design platform.
• Tenor Retail and Entertainment Complex (Toronto)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEggslut's second Toronto location at the Tenor complex is being developed in partnership with a local developer for the retail and entertainment complex in the heart of the city.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gensler: Global architecture, design, and planning firm with substantial hospitality, retail, and airport practice. Comparable to Akar's broader design services as a much larger incumbent capable of delivering integrated architecture, interiors, and brand experiences across geographies.
• Pentagram: Multidisciplinary design consultancy with strong identity, graphic design, and brand systems work across industries. Comparable to Akar's branding and graphic design capabilities as a far larger incumbent serving many F&B and retail clients.
• Landor & Fitch: Global branding and design consultancy operating across multiple sectors at scale. Comparable to Akar's branding practice as a much larger incumbent that frequently handles visual identity systems for major restaurant and retail brands.

Direct peers

• Yabu Pushelberg: Toronto-based interior design and branding studio with major hospitality, residential, and retail clients. Comparable to Akar in combining interior design with brand identity work for premium F&B and lifestyle brands.
• AvroKO: Hospitality-focused design firm specializing in restaurant, bar, and hotel interiors with branded identity work. Directly comparable to Akar in its restaurant-driven portfolio and integrated branding-plus-interior delivery model.
• Studio Munge: Toronto-based multidisciplinary interior design firm with a heavy hospitality, restaurant, and hotel portfolio. Comparable to Akar in delivering bold, immersive interiors for premium hospitality and F&B clients.
• Parts and Labor Design: Los Angeles-based design studio focused on restaurant and hospitality branding, interiors, and graphic identity. Highly comparable to Akar in F&B-specialized integrated branding and interior design for emerging and established restaurant brands.
• Meyer Davis Studio: New York-based interior design firm with a strong restaurant, hospitality, and residential portfolio. Comparable to Akar in delivering high-craft interiors for premium F&B brands and integrating architecture with brand storytelling.
• Rockwell Group: New York-based multidisciplinary architecture and design firm with deep hospitality, restaurant, and entertainment venue work. Comparable to Akar in delivering integrated architecture, interiors, and branding for high-profile F&B and cultural clients globally.
• Eight Inc. Retail and hospitality design firm known for flagship retail and hospitality environments. Comparable to Akar in integrating brand experience, architecture, and interior design for premium commercial clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AkarStudios
• Facebookfacebook.com/AkarStudios-100053957210056
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akarstudiosofficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/akarstudios

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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