Year Completed: 2019

Location: Corktown, Detroit, MI

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Typology: Hospitality Construction | Restaurant & Wine Bar Build-Out

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Scope: Complete restaurant tenant build-out featuring custom millwork, bar construction, architectural finishes, lighting, flooring, and coordinated MEP systems to create an intimate seafood and wine bar experience.

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Project Team:

• Architect: Studio AI Architects

• Millwork: Virtuoso Design + Build

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Website: Mink

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Artisan Contracting served as the general contractor for the build-out of Mink Detroit, a modern oyster bar located in downtown Detroit. This hospitality project transformed an existing commercial space into a refined seafood-focused dining destination centered around fresh oysters, elevated cuisine, and an intimate guest experience.

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The project included a complete interior tenant build-out featuring a custom raw bar, commercial kitchen, refrigeration and cold storage systems, millwork, tile, flooring, architectural lighting, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) coordination. Construction emphasized food-safe finishes, efficient kitchen workflow, and specialized seafood preparation areas to support daily operations.

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Working closely with the ownership team, designers, and specialty trades, Artisan Contracting delivered a contemporary space that balances clean design with the operational needs of a high-performing restaurant. Every detail was carefully coordinated to enhance both the guest experience and back-of-house functionality.

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Today, Mink Detroit is recognized as one of the city's premier seafood destinations, offering an exceptional oyster program in a modern, thoughtfully designed setting. This project showcases Artisan Contracting's expertise in restaurant construction, commercial kitchen installations, specialty food and beverage build-outs, and hospitality tenant improvements throughout Metro Detroit.

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Media: 

Eater Detroit