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wonderful outdoor communal gathering spaces
commonly found in Tulum and Escondido, Mexico, to the
simple and casual beach casitas in northern Baja, to the
laid-back oceanfront wood-clad seafront homes up in
Cambria, California." Another reference was the former
furniture factory and studio of icons Charles and Ray
Eames, just down the road from the hotel. "Charles and
Ray Eames were important influencers in the evolution
of the mid-century modern aesthetic and for our creative
process," Schulz says. "Their use of bold colors and
geometric patterns, along with commonplace materials
such as plywood and perforated metal, combined with
organic textures and the technique of blurring the lines
between inside and out, helped propel the mid-century
movement. We employed these methods ourselves
throughout the property."
Meanwhile, pieces by local artists adorn the different
spaces: a mural by Alex Proba beyond the reception
and several painted installations by Stephen Carballo,
aka The Los Angeles River, and Otis Alum.
"Upon hearing news of the renovation, we were
fortunate that the original architect's grand-daughter
Alexandra Becket (a Los Angeles textile artist) reached
out to us about doing a potential collaboration," Schulz
remembers. "Our team liked her work and loved her tie
into the history of the building, and so we commissioned
her to do a custom wallpaper design for the lobby
restrooms, which came out beautifully." This detail,
and every other, from the music to the aroma, helps
shape the perfect atmosphere and experience at Hotel
June. For Studio Collective, the objective consisted of
"designing a hotel that would always feel comfortable,
approachable and aspirational." This they've certainly
achieved. studio-collective.com
- Christian Schulz
"Hotel June
has a variety
of design
influences,
but its essence is
of a coastal
inspiration
and a true
California spirit."
THIS PROJECT CELEBRATES THE ORIGINAL MID-CENTURY ARCHITECTURE WHILE ADDING A CONTEMPORARY TWIST IN EVERY AREA HOTEL JUNE
IS NESTLED IN A HISTORIC BUILDING DESIGNED BY WELTON BECKETT. INSIDE, THE DECORATION IS AN ODE TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
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INSPIRED BY THE BRIGHT SPIRIT OF THE WEST COAST, STUDIO COLLECTIVE DESIGNED RELAXED
INTERIOR SPACES WITH LIGHT NATURAL WOODS, NATIVE FABRICS, HANDMADE TILES AND LOCAL ART.
