Panoramic Party Space

Lance Stratton

Studio Stratton, San Diego, CA

Located in an upscale coastal area of San Diego, this outdoor kitchen was designed by Lance Stratton, owner of SoCal-based firm Studio Stratton, to accommodate gatherings of family and friends. Paramount to the design’s concept was honoring the panoramic views, while providing plenty of space for mingling guests.

Serving as a focal point in the space is a 54″ Lynx outdoor grill and side burner, framed by a plaster chimney hood and Walker Zanger wood-look porcelain and marble backsplash tile. The serving counters feature White Dune quartzite and the flooring is porcelain, ensuring ease of cleaning and maintenance. The pavilion features an Asko dishwasher, two Sub-Zero undercounter refrigerators and two beverage centers, as well as an ice maker, making the outdoor space a self-contained entertaining center.

Of course, an outdoor space still needs to provide some degree of protection from the elements for both guests and materials; in order to shield seating areas from wind, a folding glass partition was installed by the pool. Additionally, weatherproof cabinetry by NatureKast was included to help the kitchen withstand the elements.