Callie Restaurant, San Diego Commercial Interior, California Building, Californian Architecture Photos
Callie Restaurant in San Diego
Apr 26, 2022
Design: Studio UNLTD
Location: San Diego, California, USA

Photos: Tanveer Badal
Callie Restaurant, California
The Callie Restaurant design project, by Los Angeles-based Studio UNLTD, includes the replacement of the interiors of a 638 square meter space on the ground floor of a corporate high-rise in downtown San Diego, California. In Callie, Studio UNLTD has designed a space that possesses warmth, soul, and a sense of wonder which will reverberate beyond its doors to establish Callie as a true destination restaurant.

A timeless reverence for the warmth of the sun and the soul of the ocean connects the old world with the new at Callie (East Village, San Diego), chef Travis Swikard?s first solo venture. The design tells the story of an intrepid explorer who has returned home after traveling abroad to gather knowledge and inspiration for new endeavors.
A collection of materials and fabrics inspired by a Mediterranean-meets-California palette are at play with touches of modernity creating a mood imbued with irreverence and levity. Skate and surf references throughout the space disrupt the old-world aesthetic and bring moments of rebellion and energy inspired by chef Swikard.
Upon entry to the space, guests are invited to unwind in the eclectic bar lounge which is anchored by a dramatic ?breaking wave? constructed of massive, r...