CASE STUDY:

Voodoo Doughnut

Scope:

The Voodoo Doughnut project involved the renovation of a 2,400-square-foot skateboard shop into a specialty kitchen, doughnut shop, and retail store in the heart of Universal CityWalk. This consisted of selective interior and exterior demolition, including all electrical and mechanical systems, and construction of a fully operational kitchen. The kitchen required the tie-in of all wastewater, water supply, electrical, and refrigeration to existing Universal utilities. The interior also required new electrical distribution, air handlers and ductwork, a kitchen hood system, cooler and exhibition kitchen. The exterior required new storefront glass, parapet, ACM panels and an automatic door system. All of the project required some impressive finishes, props, and displays.

Challenges: 

The project from the demolition phase to the opening date had to be completed in only four months. Logistically, the project required both nighttime and daytime deliveries to the front of the store because of the lack of access from the tunnel and the large equipment that had to be delivered. Security had to escort multiple deliveries during park hours, as the schedule dictated. JK2 had eight lifts working in 900 square feet with a spiral staircase going up in the middle of the room in order to complete the project on time – including stacking the HVAC, working on electrical, installing props, painting, finishing the storefront, and installing decorative metals. All work had to be done while protecting the multiple uses of the tunnel and storage areas below. JK2 was incredibly proud of our work and the work of our partners to finish this project and make it a staple for visitors to Universal CityWalk. The photos show just how SWEET this project was!