Born out of the Great Recession, The Custom District is a Washington, D.C.-area design and manufacturing company known for replacing cookie-cutter production with made-to-order work. For more than ten years, it has helped restaurant and commercial brands turn early concepts into repeatable spaces, including work for nearly half of Sweetgreen’s 120-plus locations.
Lion’s WoodLion’s Wood is a privately held American manufacturer whose Baltimore factory turns hospitality visions into one-of-a-kind commercial furniture. Rather than working from a catalog, its team collaborates with venues from early sketches through production, building each project to order and adapting it to the space and its daily demands.BALTIMORE, MD
Agam GroupFor more than 40 years, Agam Group has been known for turning design concepts into adaptable structures through its Baltimore-area, U.S.-based operation. Its 115,000-square-foot facility supports custom work for companies creating branded environments, including trade-show exhibits and retail spaces.ELKRIDGE, MD
Hanan & Lerner Fine Woodworking, IncFounded in 1980 by artists Peter Hanan and Rick Lerner, Hanan & Lerner Fine Woodworking designs and builds custom millwork and coordinated remodeling projects for homes and commercial spaces across the DC area. Now a second-generation, family-owned company led by Devin Hanan, it works from a 3,000-square-foot Maryland shop and has expanded its commercial capacity through the acquisition of Broadwater Woodworking. Its projects range from custom kitchens to distinctive spaces such as an award-winning Georgetown wine room.CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD