KETTNER EXCHANGE
Scope Interior Design, Fabrication, Installation
Completed 2014
Location San Diego, CA
Type Commercial / Restaurant
Client Matthew Spencer and Tyler Charman
Collaborators Blue Motif, [oo-d-a], SDCM
Photography Bowman Group Architectural Photography and Jorgensen Photography
Recognition : 2015 Orchid for Architecture | San Diego Architectural Foundation
THE LONG STORY
Kettner Exchange balances the natural tones of San Diego’s landscape with industrial and naval influences. The lower level features steel elements and dark textures, evoking vintage charm, while custom seating, mirrored ceilings, and a central fire foster socializing. Upstairs, lighter materials create a relaxed, open vibe, connected to the lower level by a twenty foot hanging eucalyptus sculpture. The upstairs patio offers VIP cabanas with sliding screens, minibars, and a bar featuring an integrated liquor-infusing system.
