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Design Opera Architects

Design Opera Architects

Los Angeles, CA | Tijuana, MX

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A photograph of a herd of Oryx was imprinted onto a series of perforated sheets in order to form the project's facade. In doing so, the project's exterior, like its interior, establishes its own unique design language.
A photograph of a herd of Oryx was imprinted onto a series of perforated sheets in order to form the project's facade. In doing so, the project's exterior, like its interior, establishes its own unique design language.
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Oryx Capital

Project Completion:  2014

Project Size:  2,800 Square Feet

Narrative: With its proximity to southern California and its influence from Baja-Med, Tijuana has become a culinary hot spot, blending flavors and style to create a unique culinary experience. Oryx Capital is a casual and comfortable space for young professionals, entrepreneurs, and the well traveled to enjoy.By avoiding the design process used by other local restaurants − mimicking popular San Diego design trends − a truly unique space was created.

 
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Status: Built
Location: Tijuana, MX
Firm Role: Architect, Interiors
Additional Credits: Photographer: Paul Rivera

 
A rare animal in a rare environment, this restaurant draws you in and through the space in an unanticipated way.
A rare animal in a rare environment, this restaurant draws you in and through the space in an unanticipated way.
The duality of the city, the food, and the space allow us to merge comfort with progress.
The duality of the city, the food, and the space allow us to merge comfort with progress.
A clandestine and classy space, located inside Oryx Capital, where the spirit of the Prohibition-Era Speakeasy lives on.
A clandestine and classy space, located inside Oryx Capital, where the spirit of the Prohibition-Era Speakeasy lives on.
The simplicity of the wooden slabs are reworked by more modern bending techniques, giving Nortico a completely different yet elegant atmosphere.
The simplicity of the wooden slabs are reworked by more modern bending techniques, giving Nortico a completely different yet elegant atmosphere.
Instead of serving bootleg gin, this speakeasy serves specialty cocktails.
Instead of serving bootleg gin, this speakeasy serves specialty cocktails.