
ELEM
Location: 2110 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Year: 2024
Services:
Pre-Construction
Construction Management
General Contracting
Custom Millwork
Welcome to ELEM, a restaurant that blends bold flavours, innovative cocktails, and an atmosphere inspired by the four elements—Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. Located in Mount Pleasant, ELEM is redefining Vancouver’s dining scene with its visionary food and beverage program, thoughtful design, and community-first approach.
Pacific Solutions Contracting was proud to support the all-star team behind ELEM, including Hassib Sarwari and Winnie Sun of Zarak Vancouver, and Chef Vaishnav (Vish) Mayekar, whose culinary leadership anchors the restaurant.
From Concept to Construction
The vision for ELEM was ambitious: create a dining destination that feels immersive, contemporary, and sustainable, while functioning seamlessly for a high-volume hospitality operation.
Pacific collaborated closely with Simcic Architecture Studio to translate the four-elements concept into a physical space, coordinating all aspects of the restaurant tenant improvement to ensure the build captured both the creative spirit and operational requirements.
Key elements included:
Custom interior detailing inspired by the elements, blending colour, texture, and form.
Commercial kitchen build-out with clear workflow, refrigeration, and ventilation systems.
The copper fronted kitchen pass, an exciting element to pass through the millwork team at The Shop at Pacific.
Cocktail-forward bar design, supporting an innovative program led by Winnie Sun.
Three “moods” for the front-of-house finishes and lighting:
The wood room - warm and grounded in earth-toned luxury.
The fabric room - light, dreamy, and sumptuously comfortable.
The concrete room - raw, bold, and buzzing with energy.
Overcoming Challenges
As with any flagship hospitality project, ELEM presented unique challenges that Pacific navigated with precision:
Tight construction timelines to meet launch deadlines.
Integration of specialized equipment for both the kitchen and bar.
High level of detailing to deliver on the four-elements design concept.
Permitting and inspections in a busy Mount Pleasant corridor.
Through strategic trade coordination, value engineering, and strong communication, Pacific ensured the build stayed on budget and on schedule, while maintaining the integrity of the design.
The Result – A Dining Experience Like No Other
The completed ELEM Vancouver is a showpiece for Vancouver’s hospitality scene. The restaurant group is already receiving top accolades, including being named one of Canada’s Best Restaurants in 2025. From the menu to the cocktails and the room itself, guests are immediately transported to an experience that is immersive, elevated, and globally inspired.
Ready to Build Your Next Restaurant?
At Pacific Solutions Contracting, we specialize in restaurant construction, hospitality renovations, and tenant improvement projects across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. From bold new concepts to established brands, our team helps bring visionary dining experiences to life.
ELEM - before & after