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
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
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