Howard CDM constructed San Francisco-based Sightglass Coffee’s first Los Angeles flagship location in the emerging Sycamore Media District in Los Angeles. Scope of work of the 11,000 SF adaptive reuse space included a coffee bar, full-service kitchen, coffee roastery, outdoor patio, vibrantly-red stained concrete flooring and more.
Sightglass Coffee’s inspiration for the design and color palette came from a number of sources. They looked at historic libraries with vast common areas, old Hollywood in the era of Gene Tierney, the sculptural furniture design of Mario Bellini, and the stunning interior of Adolf Loos’ Café Museum in Vienna.
Vibrant reds and aquatic greens, both saturated and subdued, set a chromatic mood. Crimson stained concrete floors enliven the main entrance, drawing guests in toward a custom, hand-painted copper clad bar and casework filled with an abundance of pastry and Roman-style pizza. Large, theatrical lighting pays homage to the Golden Gate Bridge’s iconic fixtures and our San Francisco hometown. Long, deep library tables with reading lights make up the bulk of the interior seating, with study carrel-style booths showcasing views into the roastery.