Chonka Projekt with offices in Oslo Norway and Phoenix Arizona is a highly recognized architecture, interiors and design practice with specialties in Residential, Retail and Restaurant Design. The diverse work of Chonka Projekt reveals its depth of capability and includes a wide range of private commissions both residential and commercial in nature including single family residential, multifamily residential, office, retail, restaurant, industrial, medical and public art. Chonka Projekt concerns for place, spatial interaction, light, context and the environment are evident in the works produced. Each commission undertaken endeavors to respond to the specifics of site, client need, and budget in a creative and responsive manner. Our creative and resourceful process where we respond to and collaborate with our clients produces works that are engaging and delightful to user and visitor alike. Central to CHONKA PROJEKT is an underlying fundamental truth of systemic structures and building material integrity.

The Coffee Shop

An exisitng concrete block tractor shed located at Agritopia in Gilbert was tranformed into this Coffee House by converting the existing shed into a interior seating area and adding on an area for kitchen, service and toilet rooms. Agritopia Website, The Coffee House Website, Video

During Construction

Orbit Espresso

This Cafe, Blues and Jazz Club located in Central Phoenix is a build out of an existing space originally occupied by a five and dime store constructed in the 1950's. The design incorporated a unique set of design elements that define diverse dining and entertainment spaces within an otherwise long and narrow footprint. The use of simple materials as well as economic construction techniques brought the project in at $50.00/sf.

Scottsdale Arizona Town Home

The complete interior demolition and rebuild of an existing 300 sm (3250 sf) town home in conjunction with Maria Dawson Design Associates interiors.  Luxe Magazine Article

Before Remodeling

bld Restaurant Chandler Arizona

This 465 sm (5000 sf)  Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner so it needed to incorporate all of the elements required to be successful during those periods of the day. The restaurant is divided into 3 areas. A breakfast and lunch space that happens near the entry where daylight is plentiful with 2 top tables. A dinner dining area off to the side that incorporates 4 top and 6 top tables with a dimmer dining atmosphere and a bar area with seating arrangements more conducive to socializing.  bld website

Phoenix Art Museum Wine Bar

These computer images are design concepts for a new Wine Bar to be located adjacent to the Museum Store. The Museum’s intent is to create a place of repose and a meeting place for visitors so they can relax and reflect on what was experienced during their museum visit. Full Construction Documents have been developed awaiting implementation when funding is arranged.

Paradise Valley Arizona Residence

This custom residence in Paradise Valley, Arizona was designed and built for a contemporary couple. A series of bar shaped elements are combined to address the needs of the couple’s lifestyle, including entertaining friends, displaying an extensive art collection, and accommodating visiting family and guests. A narrow, south-facing skylight illuminates a massive masonry wall as it bisects the house longitudinally before ending in a vertical glass slit at the entryway. Long, thin shade canopies provide refuge for the patio and large windows. The contemporary design uses steel, concrete masonry, zinc paneling and insulated glass to frame the breathtaking views of the mountains surrounding this 930 sm (10,000 sf) home.

Industrial Warehouse Projects

Broadway Mesa Industrial Complex

All American Pipeline Gilbert Arizona

Retail Projects

These are a few examples of the retail work completed. The women's accessory shop was a one off project however we completed the design for approximately 15 Industrial Ride Shops in 8 states.  Industrial Ride Shop Website

Women's Accessory Shop Phoenix, Arizona

Industrial Skate Board Shop Gilbert, Arizona

Industrial Skate Board Shop Scottsdale, Arizona

Industrial Skate Board Shop Peoria, Arizona

Industrial Skate Board Shop East Mesa, Arizona

Industrial Skate Board Shop East Mesa, Arizona

Industrial Skate Board Shop East Mesa, Arizona

Bank Projects

First Interstate Bank Wickenburg Arizona

Wells Fargo Bank Scottsdale Arizona

Wells Fargo Bank Oro Valley Arizona

First Interstate Grocery Store Bank 20 Locations in Arizona

Facade Remodel Study Wells Fargo Bank Phoenix Arizona

Arizona State University Modular Wells Fargo Bank

Arizona State University Modular Wells Fargo Bank

Wells Fargo Bank Kiosk Arizona State University

East Blue Hill Maine Residence

 

This Residence was designed for past clients of the "Scottsdale Patio Home" in 2005 and designed for year round use although it is primarily a summer home for these clients. The home is designed in a Contemporary Maine vernacular style fitting the the small village of East Blue Hill.