a new approach to real estate development - tenant first.

5901 melrose avenue - Pawn Shop, a new culture-forward hospitality concept rooted in sports.

Pawn Shop is the vision of entrepreneur and real estate developer Diego Torres-Palma, who set out to create a category-redefining concept and a new model for sports hospitality. Conceived around a broader cultural shift in how fans gather, celebrate, and connect through sports, Pawn Shop blends hospitality, design, culinary ambition, and fan energy into a fully immersive experience built for how people gather around the game today.

Backed by an investor group that represents the full spectrum of sports culture, from entertainment and media to the world-class athletes Pawn Shop’s investors like entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Los Angeles Dodgers President of Operations Andrew Friedman, legendary television producer Michael Davies, former Olympian and Angel City FC captain Ali Riley, and former NBA player Chandler Parsons bring rare credibility to the concept.

1401 N. Main St - Chinatown (DTLA)

Located in Downtown L.A. near the city's civic and cultural center, Chinatown is one of L.A.'s most popular tourist destinations. Chinatown celebrated its grand opening in June 1938 as "New Chinatown" - L.A.'s first Chinatown was razed to make way for Union Station. The first such neighborhood in the U.S. that was owned by Chinese residents, Chinatown is experiencing a modern-day renaissance. From the hottest new restaurants to art galleries and Bruce Lee's former studio…. stay tuned as we completely reimagine this building!

1401 N Main St - Chinatown - Los Angeles, CA

Fatty Mart - Mar Vista

Formerly known as GRAND VIEW MARKET. The market was focused on serving Local Favorites. Ranging from All-Day Breakfast and Organic Coffee to Beer/Wine Service and live music shows. Today Fatty Mart is the brain child of Chef David Kuo. Chef Kuo has been considering the world of packaged goods and takeout somewhat seriously for years now, and he’s dreamed for nearly as long that he’d be able to share some of his findings with a culturally curious audience. Fatty Mart is the culmination of all those thoughts and dreams, a multi-hyphenate space that pushes far beyond Taiwanese food or grocery fare to become — if Kuo has his way — one of the coolest culinary incubators and retail spaces anywhere in the city.

The Design, Bitches team (Verve, Button Mash, Superba) and Curato built a space with flow and intention, ringed at the edges by hot bar stations filled with Mexican food at the Juntos stand, Korean dishes at K Fatty, Vietnamese options, American staples at Pizza and Deli, and beyond, all compiled by Kuo and culinary director James Lai (Republique).

Benny Boy Brewing - Lincoln Heights (DTLA)

As the first combination brewery/cidery in LA, Benny Boy will also be the only brewery in Lincoln Heights. Benny Boy’s has plenty of room for group hangouts, with its 3,200 square feet of indoor and outdoor space. Curato Design-Build oversaw the construction, restoring the building’s 1920s bow truss ceiling and installing a 55-foot bar from reclaimed wood. Drinkers can actually see the production equipment while seated at the bar. A reconstructed tree from the apple orchard lies on the premises, as does a mural from LA street artist Shandu One. The outdoor area separates the two buildings that house the cidery and brewery with comfy seating areas.

FArm Cup Coffee / OFFICE / apartment

7748 Santa Monica Blvd - west Hollywood

This project includes 2 buildings spread across one lot. The front of the retail space is home to Farm Cup Coffee, where you can see a food truck parked permanently inside the building!

Located in West Hollywood between Fairfax & LaBrea, this property is found among the most happening hot spots in and around Los Angeles, close proximity to Fairfax District, and is located between Beverly Hills and Hollywood. WeHo is famous for its vibrant commercial corridors, world-renowned dining establishments and eccentric nightlife focused on Santa Monica Blvd and the Sunset Strip.

Farm Cup Coffee - view from Santa Monica Blvd

2021: Pasadena Medical Office

2707 E Foothill Blvd — Pasadena

The subject property is currently a Class C warehouse industrial property with office space and a mezzanine level. Ventana Ventures and CURATO Design Build will be converting the space for its new owners into a medical office building with 15 exam rooms, a large open waiting room, six private offices, and plenty of cubicle space for office support staff.

Financed with bank execution, PSRS was able to secure for its borrower a six-year term with one year of interest only during the construction period.

Border x Brewery

Border X Brewing - City of Bell - Completed March 2019, Sold 2022

The project includes two buildings located in the City of Bell.

The 7,000 sf building became home to Border X Brewing in March of 2019. The Border X Brewing development is located on 4400 Gage Avenue. The project is expected serve as a catalyst for the development of a "Downtown Bell" environment, and create redevelopment momentum along the Gage corridor.