MAYUMI
5630 SAWTELLE BOULEVARD
CULVER CITY, CA 90230
310.765.2008 | THEMAYUMI.COM
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hile establishing office buildings
to meet the needs of Culver
Ci's growing technology and
media industries for the past five years, HQ
Development began getting requests from
its tenants and their mobile workforces for
nearby flexible-living accommodations and
event spaces. e idea for Mayumi was born.
Fast-forward to today, and the company has
transformed a dilapidated Westside motel
into a new boutique proper that will provide
long-term visitors with a flexible, all-inclusive
residential-stay alternative paired with public
meeting spaces and special events, while also
offering nightly lodging options.
"Mayumi is a Japanese word meaning:
'Ma' (mother); 'Yu' (courage, or alternatively,
emerging/appearing to help others); and 'Mi'
(beau)," says Alexander Bird, co-founder of
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Mayumi and principal of HQ Development.
"is fits our ethos perfectly, as we want our
guests to feel at home in a beautiful space,
while also providing a strong aspect of
communi around them that suits their needs
for a positive living and work environment."
Situated at 5630 Sawtelle Blvd. in the heart of
Culver Ci—in a private locale easily accessible
to the Silicon Beach—the contemporary-sle
building and slish custom interiors were
designed by L.A. architecture firm Shubin
Donaldson. Expect an elevated residential
concept offering 35 private rooms featuring
hotel amenities (including a free, private high-
speed network and weekly housekeeping
services), with rates starting at $150 per day.
Among the amenities is a common courard
with Internet, a full-service kitchen, fire pit,
barbecue area, and sites to relax, work and host
group dinners. Activities include yoga, and
special events and discussion panels. A fleet of
bicycles even is available for guests' use.
"Mayumi will provide flexible-stay
accommodations coupled with events to give
both visitors and locals the chance to interact
in thoughtfully designed indoor-outdoor
communi spaces," says Bird. "e flexibili
of easy-to-book long- and short-term stays
paired with a communi aspect is unlike
anything Los Angeles has to offer right now."
A new stay, play and work alternative debuts in Culver City
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