Oakland, CA

Stanton Architecture led the renovation of a former nail salon inside the carriage wing of the historic Claremont Hotel & Spa in Oakland, California. Situated on a prominent corner of the 279-guest room hotel, the new cafe welcomes patrons with its transitional daily menu, crafted by Executive Chef Arwi Odense.

The project required a significant seismic retrofit in order to create its traditional old-world show kitchen, complete with imported German bread oven. SA collaborated with M. Winter Design, a Los Angeles-based interior design studio, to pay homage to the original architecture and the storied history of this Class A1+ historic Oakland landmark.

The 36-seat cafe is divided into fixed banquette seating, loose family-style dining, and open merchandising. The adjacent Carriage Porch received a cosmetic refresh, offering additional seating and a suitable portal for guests entering from the tennis courts and outdoor pool.

Interior Design: Matt Winter Design
Contractor: Rod Heisler Construction
Kitchen Design: TriMark Federighi
Photography: Matt Boone and The Claremont Hotel