California English: Technical Case Study
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California English isn’t your typical restaurant. Started by acclaimed chef Richard Blais, this innovative dining destination takes center stage in the heart of Sorrento Mesa’s Class A Life Science campus. California English: a place where locally sourced flavors, friendly service, and a cool, laid-back vibe feel like home to both neighbors and travelers.
Project Details
Location: Sorrento Mesa, San Diego, California
Opened: 2024
System Installed: Link & Lock™ (2″, 4″, 8″ profiles)
Finish: Light Bamboo
Applications: Ceilings, Pergolas, Fences & Gates (Exterior and Interior)
Pergolas & Ceilings: A Sense of Place and Shade
On California English’s patio, the design team introduced a series of bold pergolas clad in Link & Lock™. The exposed structure’s rhythm and the warm Light Bamboo finish tie into California’s sun-soaked landscape. Inside, matching ceiling treatments deliver a seamless transition for guests moving between the bright outdoors and the relaxed interior.
Function Meets Personality
The Link & Lock™ system isn’t just for show. Used as fencing and privacy screens, it balances openness with comfort, offering gentle separation for diners and staff while letting filtered sunlight animate seating areas. The result: privacy and intrigue, all in one.
Why Light Bamboo? The choice isn’t just about looks. The Link & Lock™ system, made with durable extruded aluminum in an authentic woodgrain finish, delivers the beauty of natural wood with little maintenance, a must for busy restaurants. Its modular system ensures consistent spacing, crisp lines, and simple integration on both indoor and outdoor surfaces.
California English shows how inventive design and execution can redefine what a restaurant looks and feels like: welcoming, memorable, and unmistakably Californian.
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Longboard Architectural Products is committed to inspiring the design and construction community with innovative architectural solutions that breathe life into their projects. Our diverse range of aluminum products, spanning from baffle ceiling systems to interior partitions and beyond, serve both interior and exterior applications.
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