Design-Build Excellence for Authentic Dining Experiences
Project Spotlight: Taipei Chinese Kitchen – Legacy Park, Mechanicsburg, PA
Design-Build Excellence for Authentic Dining Experiences
Taipei Chinese Kitchen brings the rich culinary tradition of Taiwan to Central Pennsylvania—and Hannold Associates was honored to help bring their vision to life. Located in Legacy Park in Mechanicsburg, this full-service restaurant was delivered through a design-build collaboration between Hannold Associates and Hannold Management, seamlessly integrating concept, design, and construction into one cohesive experience.
A Holistic Restaurant Design Approach
Designing a restaurant is about more than just finishes and furnishings—it’s about creating a flow that supports the kitchen, staff, and guest experience in equal measure. At Taipei Chinese Kitchen, the client came to us with a clear goal: to open a warm, efficient, and visually inviting restaurant that honored their cultural roots while appealing to a broad audience in a modern development.
Our team approached the project with careful attention to:
Kitchen & Back-of-House Flow
We collaborated with the ownership and kitchen consultants to lay out a compact yet efficient kitchen space that maximizes productivity and supports high-volume service. Storage, cooking lines, and prep zones were all fine-tuned for operational efficiency.
Dining Area Layout & Experience
The front-of-house layout balances seating density with comfort—ensuring ample space for both dine-in traffic and takeout operations. We incorporated thoughtful pathways for guest entry, order pickup, and staff circulation, creating a smooth and intuitive customer experience.
Brand-Infused Design
While subtle, the design celebrates the restaurant’s Taiwanese heritage through material selections, color palettes, and subtle architectural cues. Warm tones, wood textures, and clean modern finishes create a relaxed and elevated feel that reflects the quality of the cuisine.
Design-Build Efficiency with Hannold Management
With Hannold Management as the construction arm of the project, we delivered this space through a single-source design-build model—combining architecture, permitting, and construction management under one coordinated team.
This approach offered:
Faster timelines with fewer delays
Real-time cost and constructability feedback during design
Smoother inspections and code compliance
A more enjoyable and less stressful experience for the client
Legacy Park Location
Located within the growing Legacy Park development in Mechanicsburg, Taipei Chinese Kitchen now serves as an anchor for the area’s growing culinary and commercial offerings. The building’s shell provided an ideal blank canvas for this tenant fit-out, and the restaurant now stands as a testament to both the client’s vision and the strength of a collaborative, design-forward approach.
Taste the Difference
Now open and proudly serving the community, Taipei Chinese Kitchen invites guests to experience authentic Chinese cuisine in a space that’s as thoughtfully designed as the menu itself. From their handmade dumplings to bold noodle dishes, every detail—on the plate and in the space—speaks to care and craft.
📍 Visit them at:
100 Legacy Park Dr, Suite 208, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
🌐 taipeikitchen.co
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