We deliver certainty, speed, and brand protection.
How We Help You Succeed
Reduce Risk Early
Site selection, test fits, surveys, lease reviews.
From Decision to Delivery
Design, vendor coordination, turnkey project management.
Built to Scale (Scale & Protect)
Franchise support, brand standards, rollout leadership.
Entertainment projects we’ve delivered
Our portfolio spans family entertainment centers, immersive venues, and multi‑location rollouts. Each project demonstrates how we reduce risk, coordinate complex vendors, and deliver spaces that engage audiences.
Consistency and Quality
Our standardized processes and brand frameworks ensure every venue delivers a high-quality, cohesive guest experience.
Streamlined Communication
As your corporate architect, we centralize all design decisions, simplifying your internal pipeline and reducing complexity.
Aligned with Your Business
We understand your business and align our services with your operations.
Continuous Improvement
Continuous process improvement, reporting, and program management.
Immediate Application
Immediate application of new standards and improvements across the network.
Scalable Solutions
From pilot locations to multi-site national rollouts, we provide modular, efficient, and repeatable processes for rapid growth.
Operational Excellence
We design spaces that optimize flow, throughput, and safety, while adapting to each site’s unique conditions.
Entertainment projects aren’t like typical commercial builds.
Family entertainment centers, multi‑attraction venues, and experiential concepts entail greater complexity, multiple vendors, and higher financial risk. Success depends on making the right decisions early, before leases are signed and construction begins.
Why We Are Different
Consistency and Quality
Our standardized processes and brand frameworks ensure every venue delivers a high-quality, cohesive guest experience.
Streamlined Communication
As your corporate architect, we centralize all design decisions, simplifying your internal pipeline and reducing complexity.
Aligned with Your Business
We understand your business and align our services with your operations.
Continuous Improvement
Continuous process improvement, reporting, and program management.
Immediate Application
Immediate application of new standards and improvements across the network.
Scalable Solutions
From pilot locations to multi-site national rollouts, we provide modular, efficient, and repeatable processes for rapid growth.
Operational Excellence
We design spaces that optimize flow, throughput, and safety, while adapting to each site’s unique conditions.
The Team
At PISTIL, we are more than designers—we are a multidisciplinary team driven by collaboration, integrity, and creativity. We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, ensuring trust, accountability, and innovation in everything we do.
Guided by a shared vision, we strive to shape spaces that bring people together to work, live, and play in harmony with their surroundings—building not only high-performing environments but also a culture of respect and growth within our team.
David Contreras
AIA, NCARB / COO
Angie Contreras
CEO
Martina Romano Norri
Business Development
Brian Henley
NCARB / Director Of Design
Nnamdi Ihemelu
Senior Design Manager
Isabel Amiano
Studio Manager