Callie
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. 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.
PROJECT SUMMARYLOCATIONSan Diego, CA
YEAR2021
CLIENTChef Travis Swikard
SIZE6,865 sq. ft.
“Being able to deliver a design that is, at once, very personal and in strict alignment with the client’s values and goals is a great feeling. This was very much the case with our design for Callie and I just know this will translate into great success for the restaurant.”
Greg BleierFounding Principal
The cornerstone of the project is the dramatic arched bar design with its use of structural glulam beams which toes the line between innovation and beauty. Here, the architectural lighting, color scheme and finish materials coalesce and bring the magic of the golden hour to life.
Skate and surf references throughout the space disrupt the old-world aesthetic and bring moments of rebellion and energy inspired by chef Swikard.
“The Dude”
The private dining room is surrounded by partitions of steel and glass faced with shelving on which the bounty of the journey is displayed. Wood flooring gives way to a contemporary take on a Persian rug in a rich burgundy tone which wraps up the wall and envelops like an immersive cloak.
Mural by San Francisco-based artist Schuyler Beecroft.