About the Studio
Kastella Design Studio is a Los Angeles–based interior design practice specializing in healthcare, hospitality, and complex commercial environments. The studio brings nearly two decades of experience guiding projects from early concept through construction, collaborating closely with private enterprises, architects, and contractors, and developers to deliver interiors that balance design clarity, technical precision, and real-world performance.
Known for its disciplined and collaborative approach, Kastella supports projects where thoughtful design must operate seamlessly within demanding environments. The studio’s work focuses on creating interiors that are both emotionally resonant and operationally sound.
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Kastella Design Studio was founded with a clear purpose: to provide a more dedicated and design-driven partnership for clients seeking thoughtful, high-impact environments.
After nearly two decades leading complex projects at globally recognized design firms, including a formative tenure at Gensler Los Angeles, founder Dimitra Dorbacopoulos established Kastella in 2023. Encouraged by trusted industry collaborators and long-standing professional relationships, she created the studio to bring together design leadership, technical expertise, and a deeply collaborative process.
Rooted in her dual Greek and Angeleno heritage, Dimitra envisioned Kastella as a practice grounded in human-centered design, where cultural awareness, material sensitivity, and technical rigor work together to shape meaningful environments.
Today, Kastella partners with clients and project teams who value clarity, integrity, and thoughtful leadership. The studio continues to create environments that elevate experience, reflect authentic stories, and endure over time.
Rooted in her dual Greek and Angeleno heritage, Dimitra envisioned Kastella as a practice grounded in human centered design, where cultural depth, technical precision, and creative vision work together. The studio was built on the belief that strong design is both intentional and collaborative, shaped by context, experience, and respect for the people it serves.
Today, Kastella partners with clients and project teams who value clarity, integrity, and leadership. The studio continues to create environments that elevate experience, reflect authentic stories, and endure over time.
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Kastella (Καστέλλα) is named after the historic hilltop neighborhood in Piraeus, Greece, connected to Dimitra’s family heritage. Known in antiquity as Munychia, the area has long been associated with civic life, creativity, and cultural exchange.
For Dimitra, Kastella represents more than a place. It reflects a perspective shaped by history, human connection, and respect for craft. The name honors her ancestry and the enduring values that guide the studio’s work.
At the heart of Kastella Design Studio are principles drawn from Greek culture:
Meraki — doing work with intention, care, and soul
Philoxenia — generosity and respect for those who enter a space
Kefi — joy, vitality, and the spirit that gives environments lifeTogether, these values shape an approach to design that is thoughtful, human-centered, and enduring.
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Design is both a problem-solving discipline and a storytelling process. Every project begins with understanding context, purpose, and the people the environment serves.
Kastella approaches each project by listening first, uncovering the goals, constraints, and opportunities that define it. Through clarity of vision, cultural awareness, and technical expertise, ideas are translated into environments that are emotionally resonant, operationally sound, and built to perform over time.
Creativity is balanced with discipline, ensuring that design intent aligns with constructability, durability, and real-world performance.
Led by founder Dimitra Dorbacopoulos, a certified interior designer with nearly two decades of experience shaping complex, high-performance environments, the studio brings thoughtful design leadership and deep technical expertise to every project.
Her work blends narrative-driven design with operational precision, creating spaces that feel deeply considered while meeting the rigorous demands of contemporary environments.
