GOLDEN BEAR

Anaheim, CA

Client: OC Sports & Entertainment
Architect: Smith Celemente
Services:

  • Branding

  • Environmental Graphics

  • Experiential Storytelling

  • Identity Signage

The Golden Bear at OCVIBE reimagines one of Orange County’s most iconic music venues for a new generation. Developed in collaboration with 3d-identity and the OCVIBE team, the project drew from photographs, memorabilia, stories, and personal archives shared by the original club owner. This research informed the venue’s brand identity and experiential graphics, translating the spirit and cultural significance of the original Golden Bear into a contemporary 300-seat music venue and bar. The result balances modern energy with the authenticity that made the original venue legendary.

Architect: Smith Celemente

Digital rendering of exterior view of the Golden Bear
Digital rendering of the exterior view of the Golden Bear
Digital rendering of the interior bar of the Golden Bear
Digital rendering of the interior of the Golden Bear
Digital rendering of the stage
Digital rendering of the interior of the Golden Bear
Design plans for the 'GOLDEN BEAR'
Design plan for Mama Bear Bar featuring a neon sign reading 'Mama Bear', a gallery wall with framed pictures, a bar with neon signage, and interior decorative details.
Design schematic of the Mama Bear Center Divide Elevation featuring a brick facade with arches, large windows, and mural art, accompanied by a color palette and reference images of a themed bar interior with neon lighting and vintage décor, dated Oct