About Us
With over 200 systems designed in the mechanical engineering field, including extensive experience in large projects for restaurants, theme parks, hotels/resorts, office buildings/complexes and retail centers. We are currently licensed to work in all 50 states with the latest AutoCAD tools and are proficient in Revit. Specializing in HVAC and Plumbing design for restaurant, hospitality, theme parks rides, health clubs and custom residences among others.
We help restaurants and hotels design mechanical systems that reduce operating costs and elevate guest comfort — from HVAC design to hot water systems that never fail during peak occupancy.
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Our Services
We provide complete mechanical and plumbing engineering design and consulting for all phases of hospitality and commercial projects — including new construction, additions, remodels, and tenant improvements. Whether you’re developing a new restaurant, expanding an existing property, or upgrading systems for improved performance and efficiency, our team delivers practical, code-compliant solutions tailored to your space.
As a licensed engineering firm in all 50 states, we support clients nationwide with consistent quality, fast response, and deep experience in the unique demands of restaurant and hospitality environments.
Full Service Engineering
From early planning to project turnover, we deliver full mechanical engineering support under one roof. Our clients rely on us for complete design packages, technical coordination, and responsive guidance through every phase of construction — so your restaurant or hospitality project runs smoothly from start to finish.
Title 24 Documentation
Commercial and Residential
We provide complete Title 24 energy compliance documentation for both commercial and residential projects throughout California. Simply send us your design drawings, and our team will handle all required calculations and forms — ensuring your project meets current state energy standards.
You’ll receive digital copies of the official compliance reports, typically within one business day. Fast, accurate, and code-compliant service — every time.
Design Assist(HVAC & Plumbing)
Our Design Assist service helps architects, contractors, and owners make smart HVAC and Plumbing decisions early — saving time, reducing rework, and improving bid accuracy.
We collaborate with your design team to select appropriate equipment, zoning, system types, minimize pipe clutter and minimize extraneous pipe lengths..After completing Title 24 documentation and load calculations, we help you refine air device locations and main duct layouts to align with your architectural intent.
You’ll receive a Design-Build criteria package — including specifications, sketches, and compliance reports — that ensures clear communication with bidders and a smoother construction process.
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A few examples
of our work
Kushner-Varker Associates has provided mechanical engineering design and consulting services for hundreds of projects nationwide, spanning restaurants, resorts, amusement parks, studios, commercial developments, and custom residences. Below is a selection of our representative work.
Hospitality & Restaurant Projects
We have designed HVAC and plumbing systems for more than 200 Cheesecake Factory locations, over 100 Chick-fil-A restaurants, and 250+ Denny’s Diners, as well as many other national and boutique dining brands, including:
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Grand Lux Café
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Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
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TGI Fridays
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Houlihan’s
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Claim Jumper
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Coco’s Restaurants
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Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks
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BJ’s Restaurants
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Yard House
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Fatburger
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Joey Restaurants
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RockSugar – Century City, CA
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Bouchon Bakery – Beverly Hills, CA
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Carthay Circle Restaurant – Disneyland Resort
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Din Tai Fung – South Coast Plaza
Resorts & Hotels
Our hospitality portfolio includes luxury resorts, hotel renovations, and multi-occupancy developments for premier brands:
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JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
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Marriott Shadow Ridge Resort
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Sheraton Harbor Island – San Diego, CA
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Hyatt Hotels – Multiple Locations
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Hampton Inn – Multiple Locations
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Balboa Bay Club – Members Lounge
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Westin Hotel Remodels – Multiple Locations
Theme Parks & Attractions
KVA has collaborated extensively with Disney Imagineering and Universal Studios on themed entertainment and attraction projects:
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Indiana Jones Adventure – Disneyland, Anaheim, CA
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Transformers: The Ride – Universal Studios, Universal City
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Despicable Me – Universal Studios
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Shrek 4D – Universal Studios
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Mummy: The Ride – Universal Studios
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Back to the Future – Universal Studios
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Castle Fantasy Faire & Frontierland Foodcourt – Disneyland
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Globe Theater & CityWalk Retail – Universal Studios
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Mystery Theater – Knott’s Berry Farm
Studios & Production Facilities
We have provided design services for major film and television studios including:
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20th Century Fox – Zanuck Theater, Commissary, Post Production Complex
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Warner Bros. – Dubbing Theater, Production Buildings 5–7, 67–69, and 133
Commercial & Retail Developments
Our engineering expertise extends to complex commercial and mixed-use projects, such as:
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Viejas Springs Indian Casino Retail Shops (500,000 sq. ft.)
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Avenue of the Peninsula – Pacific Palisades (600,000 sq. ft.)
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Pierside Pavilion – Huntington Beach (90,000 sq. ft.)
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TRW Buildings DH-5 & DH-6 (180,000 sq. ft.)
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StorQuest & North American Self Storage – Multiple Locations
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South Coast Plaza Retail Expansion
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The Row Tartine Bakery & Restaurant – Los Angeles, CA
Custom Residential Projects
We have designed mechanical systems for many high-profile and luxury residences across California, including projects for:
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Steven Spielberg – Amalfi Drive Residence
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Vino Khosla – Palo Alto Residence
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Richard Donner – West Hollywood Residence
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James Garner – Santa Ynez Residence
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Alfred Mann – Sherman Oaks Residence
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Bud Knapp – Bel Air Residence
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Freddy DeMann – Bel Air Residence
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Gábor Csupó – Mulholland Drive Residence