Hudec Woodworking Corp.

Aria Group Architects, Inc. return to top

Project

• Two Restaurants / Lounge at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, Il. (Shor, Forno, M/X Lounge)
• Completed 2/2/07
• Responsible for complete interior woodwork build-out, metal work, stone work and glass

Woodwork Features

• Dark, rich rift sawn oak species
• Massive focal point center booth feature
• Wine Room
• Wood slat / acrylic room divider partition doors
• Wood beam / column / trellis system at “Patio”
• 10’ High back bar features Onyx / wood panels
• Stone Tapas Bar with glass / stainless steel feature
• Very Quick turnaround – from preliminary architectural drawings in November 2006, substantial completion February 2, 2007

Why Hudec?

“We’ve worked with Hudec on literally hundreds of projects – we have grown to rely on their advice in determining how best to execute a design concept. All the Hudec people seem to share the same outlook toward the work, toward quality, toward quick-=turnaround, and that extends all the way to John Hudec himself.”

“You sense a healthy balance in the Hudec teams—extraordinary craftsmanship balanced against respect for the business urgencies of the project and its timeframes. You’d swear they were all artists when you see the finished work; yet they get along well with the other trades and are serious about getting their work done on time.”

- Jim Lencioni, Owner of Aria Group Architects

"Whenever Hudec is working on a project you do not have to worry about anything . . . they take care of it all!"

Lillian Reyes-Brahar, Aria Group Architects

Wildfire Restaurantsreturn to top

Project

• Wildfire Restaurant – Atlanta, Ga. (L.E.Y.E. Restaurant)
• Completed October 2006
• 10,000 SF Restaurant

Woodwork Features

• Rift oak wood work throughout
• Different design/image concept from other Wildfire locations
• Massive wood beam ceilings and trim
• Wood wall panel throughout
• Contemporary wood/glass host and carry out millwork with stainless steel features
• Focal point bar and back bar areas with prominent wood details and metal features
• Wood / Glass wine walls / Functional displays
• 9’ Round wood soffit and wine cabinetry in "wine room"
• Private dining room wall panels and trim
• Responsible For complete interior woodwork build-out, metal, glass

Why Hudec?

“Hudec was recommended by the original architect. Hudec has done all 7 Wildfire restaurants and has worked with Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises for over 15 years on various projects.”

“Hudec is big enough to bid on the really big projects—they did interior build-out for our new 10,000 sf. restaurant in Atlanta—and yet still small enough to do whatever it takes to get the job completed—aesthetically and schedule-wise.”

- Howard Katz, Wildfire Restaurant’s Owner/Partner

Keefer's Restaurantreturn to top

Project

• 20 West Kinzie, Chicago, Illinois 60610
• Completed August 2001

Woodwork Features

• Cherry wood solids and veneers throughout
• Massive curved front and back bar which parallels curved storefront
• Classic wood bar top with cork / wood trim diewall
• Back bar shelving open / screen to main dining room
• 40’ long curved soffit / beam feature suspended over bar area
• Full round wood column and trims throughout
• Dramatic full height wood toilet partitions and toilet room woodwork

Why Hudec?

“You wouldn’t believe the craftsmanship of the woodwork in here. what’s so different from their competition is how well things have held up. All this complicated woodwork was put in here over five years ago and it still looks like it did the day it was installed.”

“I met them when the architect recommended them for our first project. But when the second came along, and now the third, I already knew who I wanted for the woodwork on those projects.”

Surprises

“Little unforeseen consequences always happen when many last-minute things are coming together. The woodworkers have it the toughest—they’re the last trade on the job, they have to work around training, deliveries, media tours. And yet their work has the largest single effect on people’s reaction when they enter the restaurant. Hudec kept its eyes on producing the ‘Wow’ and just powered through any obstacle that threatened it.”

- Glen Keefer, Owner of the Award-Winning Steakhouse

Pioneer Constructionreturn to top

Project

• Lumber Baron Lounge at Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
• Completed September 2004
• Storied bar in the historic Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

Woodwork Features

• Every square foot of floor, wall, and ceiling surface is clad in wood
• Raised wood wall panels and columns
• Wood coffered ceiling
• Wendell Gooch Design Studio – Architect
• Extremely highly detailed
• Mahogany and Jequitiba species throughout
• Half round bar die and top with wood / metal / glass back bar
• Wood storefront to match historic Pantlind Lobby within Amway Grand Hotel

Why Hudec?

“We met Hudec Woodworking through the designer of this project. As the General Contractor of the project, I can’t get too deeply into any one sub-contractor’s work—I need them to show up, execute what’s on the drawings, and not require a lot of hand-holding. Hudec did that and produced highly craftsmanlike work that made the owner and every visitor extremely pleased. I found Hudec to be reliable and every employee on our project unquestionably committed. I look forward to working with Hudec again.”

- Jim Czanko