Client

New View Properties LLC

Sector

Buildings

Location

Worth, IL

Turmasayya Plaza

Saray Design Group (SDG) is providing full architectural and engineering services for a ground-up new construction strip mall in Worth, Illinois. This mixed-use development comprises three distinct buildings totaling approximately 15,016 square feet, designed to accommodate a café, retail spaces, and a restaurant.

The project is designed around the client’s vision of clean, cost-effective vanilla box interiors — featuring large open spaces, white paint finishes, no ceilings, and bare minimum lighting and ventilation — while ensuring structural integrity and future adaptability.

 

BUILDING PROGRAM

Building

Area

Description

Building 1

3,000 sq. ft.

Café with drive-through window, basement foundation, framing for future 2nd floor + elevator

Building 2

2,000 sq. ft.

Retail space with basement foundation and framing designed for future 2nd floor expansion

Building 3

10,016 sq. ft.

Multi-use building: 6,983 sq. ft. divided into five retail units + 3,033 sq. ft. restaurant space

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

  • Vanilla box design philosophy across all units: open layouts, white finishes, exposed structure
  • Drive-through window integration for Building 1 café tenant
  • Future-proofed framing in Buildings 1 and 2 to support second-floor additions
  • Elevator shaft rough-in included in Building 1 structural design
  • Five individually divisible retail units within Building 3 for maximum leasing flexibility
  • Dedicated restaurant space with appropriate MEP provisions in Building 3
  • No ceilings across all buildings to reduce costs and maintain industrial aesthetic

 

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Architectural Design

Detailed interior and exterior building drawings, 3D renderings, and vanilla box design specifications

Structural Engineering

Foundation plans, framing plans, sections, details, and roof framing for all three buildings

MEP Coordination

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design including basic lighting and drive-through accommodations

Permit Coordination

Full coordination with the City of Worth for all required building permits and regulatory approvals