Mayumi, Culver City, CA
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Nestled between a quiet neighborhood and a busy commercial zone in Culver City, the lighting design creates a nighttime presence, while respecting the residential neighbors. Lighting subtly integrates into the façade, creating a surprise appearance in the evening. In the courtyard, layers of light illuminating the façade elements and lanterns create a glowing environment. The guestrooms have a color tunable cove, allowing the guests to manipulate their immediate surrounding.
Project Credits:
Architect: Shubin+Donaldson Architects
Photos: © Benny Chan/Fotoworks, Roger Davies
*This project won a 2018 AIA LA’s Design Award – Honor Award, an Award of Merit at the IES Illumination Awards, an IES Lumen West Award of Merit and a 2020 Los Angeles Business Council Architectural Award
Nestled between a quiet neighborhood and a busy commercial zone in Culver City, the lighting design creates a nighttime presence, while respecting the residential neighbors. Lighting subtly integrates into the façade, creating a surprise appearance in the evening. In the courtyard, layers of light illuminating the façade elements and lanterns create a glowing environment. The guestrooms have a color tunable cove, allowing the guests to manipulate their immediate surrounding.
Project Credits:
Architect: Shubin+Donaldson Architects
Photos: © Benny Chan/Fotoworks, Roger Davies
*This project won a 2018 AIA LA’s Design Award – Honor Award, an Award of Merit at the IES Illumination Awards, an IES Lumen West Award of Merit and a 2020 Los Angeles Business Council Architectural Award
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