Since a first new restaurant development in Chancery Lane in 2011, Mailen Design provided Architecture, Interior Design, Cost Control and Project Management services across all the chain’s major developments.

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All the Chilango projects are unique and designed to make the most of their specific sites. There is however a consistent identity throughout the restaurants that aims to evoke the energy and life of Mexican street food. The interior treatment creates a colourful, vibrant diner experience whilst being well finished and sophisticated.

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They share a palette of materials including burnt timber overlaid with graffiti, sawn oak panelling and exposed masonry complemented by raw industrial steel and mesh to create a harmonious mix of rough and smooth. Innovations in the kitchen and servery area allow the Chilango team to continue increasing their efficiency on each site.

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The projects combine a well developed sophisticated catering operation with low key, cost effective materials in the front of house space. Mailen Design helped the client bring together a specification library of all built elements including all material specifications, costs, general layout principles, signage and bespoke furniture to be used across new site acquisitions across the UK.

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Photography by Kristen McCluskie http://www.kristenmccluskie.com/