TEATRO ANGELINA
Costa Mesa, California
Stepping into Teatro Angelina feels like the hush before curtain call—electric, intimate, and full of promise. Nestled beside the Orange County Performing Arts Center, this space is our standing ovation to drama and design. Layered blacks, stage lights, and velvet textures create an atmosphere that’s equal parts mystery and elegance. Light dances on tabletops like a spotlight on a soloist, while mohair green drapery nods to classic stage curtains. Every detail—down to the butterfly chandelier and whisper-quiet acoustics—was choreographed to stir emotion.
Architectural limitations became creative opportunities: old-world plasters, marble-wrapped columns, and hidden acoustic treatments shape an experience that’s as comfortable as it is stunning. Slide open the private dining room doors to reveal a glowing wine cellar—like sneaking a peek backstage. Teatro Angelina invites guests to dine not just with taste, but with awe. A performance in its own right. Every night, a new act.
Project Type: Tenant Improvement
Scope: Interior Design, Construction Documentation, and FF&E Specification. Specialty Services: Lighting Design, Photo-realistic Renderings, and FF&E cost analysis studies.
Square Footage: 4800 sq. ft.
Total Covers: 151 seats, 52 tables
View the Case Study: Lighting that Performs
May 27, 2025
37th Annual
CALIBRE design awards
The Calibre Design Awards honor exceptional achievements and design excellence in commercial interior design within Southern California, and celebrate the collaborative teamwork effort essential for achieving remarkable design innovations.
The Winning Project: Teatro Angelina!
