Ocio Design Journal | Vol. 8 | Knockaround's HQ & Candor by Giuseppe

Ocio Design Journal | Volume Eight | June 2019

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KNOCKAROUND

• Project: : Knockaround -- the go-to for fashionable yet affordable sunglasses -- selected OCIO to design their Old Town HQ

• Result: Staying true to the brand, OCIO kept things practical, yet stylish; timeless, but designed to take a beating. The space communicates the youthful spirit and high energy of this growing company

• The Look: OCIO brought the OUTdoors IN with organic, grass-inspired carpet. We maximized the functionality of every imaginable area: conference rooms host product displays, and the kitchen doubles as a employee hub. Custom-made oversized sunglasses hang above the reception desk with a nod to color palettes from Knockaround’s previous collections

corporate | recently completed

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ON THE BOARDS

From hospitality to retail, corporate headquarters in San Diego and beyond, here is a preview of OCIO design group’s upcoming projects:

Crab Hut Group’s Kingfisher, a modern take on traditional Vietnamese, Golden Hill
Fashionphile’s nationwide retail expansion through its Neiman Marcus partnership
Herringbone restaurant at Atlantis the Palm, Dubai
Vegas-based eggslut's "egghole" @ Dick’s Last Resort former Gaslamp locale
Little Italy HQ of well-known San Diego-based entertainment group
New North County HQ (40,000 SF) of global AV technology giant

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CANDOR

• Project: San Diego culinary icon Giuseppe Ciuffa chose OCIO for his latest La Jolla project Candor. Giuseppe and OCIO had previously collaborated on Caroline’s Seaside Café over a decade ago

• Result: Casual & approachable, cool & intimate, this European Bistro is sure to be a La Jolla destination for travelers and locals alike. Features a cozy dining area, wine bar and covered patio dining

• The Look: Wood-look floor tile with a soft, worn feel contrasts with the crisp white walls. An unexpected high ceiling with exposed beams showcases clusters of corrugated cardboard pendant lighting. Classic Carrara marble countertops and bright teal stools at the bar offer guests an intimate view into Giuseppe's kitchen

hospitality | under construction

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Alyssa Romano
Designer | Project Manager

@ OCIO since: November 2017
OCIO Projects: Knockaround, Irvine Company (4), eggslut
Guilty Pleasure: Peanut M&M’s
Fave Piece/ Style: Eiffel Chair/ mid-century modern
Fave SD Spots: Sunset Cliffs, Fiesta Island, Balboa Park
Hobbies: Painting, paddle boarding, hiking with my dogs

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

Adam Moyer, Knockaround
Owner| Founder

“Even though Knockaround was all grown up, our previous HQ still had that ‘start-up’ feel. OCIO delivered a concept for our new offices that was colorful & eccentric, but with the sophistication & functionality our growing sunglasses company needs to thrive.”