At Simone, Jessica Largey Puts Her Own Stamp on California Cuisine

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Housed in a cavernous former photo studio turned Art Deco temple downtown, Simone reveals its intricacies almost immediately: Visitors stroll past antique mirrors, an open kitchen, and a cocktail bar surrounded by leaded glass windows to access the 75-seat dining room, one that’s richly outfitted with tufted velvet banquettes and handmade brass chandeliers.

Garrett Snyder, Los Angeles Magazine

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The New Mansur Gavriel Space in Los Angeles Is Much More Than a Store - Vogue

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The custom-designed space brings some of their favorite California elements to life, creating an interplay of indoor and outdoor space in the 5,000-square-foot expanse. “The relationship between architecture and landscape is very different here than in New York,” Mansur says. The shop’s open-air garden, pond, and courtyard deliver just the sort of sensory experience the pair wanted as a backdrop to their seasonal ready-to-wear and accessories collections.

Alexis Brunswick, Vogue

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Sidney Kimmel Entertainment Offices - Electric Bowery

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Inspired by the existing architecture and the Client’s vision of a New York-style loft space, Electric Bowery envisioned a complete redesign of the floor plan. All interior walls were removed to create an open central work space, with new offices and conference areas defined by walls of steel and glass, to facilitate a collaborative work environment. The custom-designed and fabricated steel-framed glazing provides a striking compliment to the building's industrial bones, while the accompanying interior design adds warmth to the environment with walnut millwork, feature lighting and custom-designed furniture pieces. The result is a modern and inviting office environment, flooded with natural daylight.

Electric Bowery Architecture Studio

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Nyesha Arrington's LEONA Crafts Casual Beach Vibes in the Heart of Venice

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For LEONA, Arrington partnered up with Kristian and Breegan Vallas to craft a bit of Westside comfort in the former Canali Café space, complete with a wall of banquettes, a chef’s counter, and lots of communal seating. The look is rustic chic, with birdcage bulbs hanging throughout and ample patio space — though those backless wood stump stools might not work for a lingering evening outside.

Farley Elliot, Eater LA

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