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High Tower Studio

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Location
Central LA, Los Angeles, California
Year
2021
Structure
Apartment
Style
Scandinavian
Tall, narrow cabinets hug the wall around the south-facing windows, which look out on the lush surroundings and are dressed with a boucle motorized shade.
Tall, narrow cabinets hug the wall around the south-facing windows, which look out on the lush surroundings and are dressed with a boucle motorized shade.
Terraced countertops accommodate a tight space between the entry and window, providing additional counter space for the kitchen and storage beneath on two sides.
Terraced countertops accommodate a tight space between the entry and window, providing additional counter space for the kitchen and storage beneath on two sides.
An expandable banquette table can be deployed, doubling the seating capacity or adding space for a large desk.
An expandable banquette table can be deployed, doubling the seating capacity or adding space for a large desk.
The white oak cabinetry and terrazzo countertops continue into the bathroom, which features chrome Kohler fixtures, an electrified mirror, and a terrazzo-clad shower.
The white oak cabinetry and terrazzo countertops continue into the bathroom, which features chrome Kohler fixtures, an electrified mirror, and a terrazzo-clad shower.
The west-facing wall incorporates a Samsung Frame TV and floating media cabinet to hide electronics and provide additional storage.
The west-facing wall incorporates a Samsung Frame TV and floating media cabinet to hide electronics and provide additional storage.
The tight space between the queen bed and the structural wall separating the sleeping area and the kitchen accommodates a small bedside shelf with an outlet beneath and integrated reading lighting.
The tight space between the queen bed and the structural wall separating the sleeping area and the kitchen accommodates a small bedside shelf with an outlet beneath and integrated reading lighting.
The white-oak ribbon continues into the walk-in closet, which accommodates hanging racks, drawers, and open shelving, in addition to a compact washer and dryer.
The white-oak ribbon continues into the walk-in closet, which accommodates hanging racks, drawers, and open shelving, in addition to a compact washer and dryer.
A detail shot of the kitchenette reveals how light from the kitchen skylight rakes across the space in a dramatic effect, casting an interplay of geometric shapes
A detail shot of the kitchenette reveals how light from the kitchen skylight rakes across the space in a dramatic effect, casting an interplay of geometric shapes
The compact kitchen features a paneled column refrigerator, induction cook-top, multi-function oven, and a stainless steel sink with integrated cutting boards, drying racks and garbage disposal. The counters are concrete and marble terrazzo from Concrete Collaborative, and the backsplash is a handmade recycled Fireclay Tile.
The compact kitchen features a paneled column refrigerator, induction cook-top, multi-function oven, and a stainless steel sink with integrated cutting boards, drying racks and garbage disposal. The counters are concrete and marble terrazzo from Concrete Collaborative, and the backsplash is a handmade recycled Fireclay Tile.
In the Plan drawing, the built-in ribbon becomes apparent in how it wraps around the three spaces -- the main room, the bathroom, and the walk-in closet.
In the Plan drawing, the built-in ribbon becomes apparent in how it wraps around the three spaces -- the main room, the bathroom, and the walk-in closet.
The South Elevation shows how even the tightest of spaces can accommodate much needed storage for the tiny apartment.
The South Elevation shows how even the tightest of spaces can accommodate much needed storage for the tiny apartment.
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Details

Square Feet
280
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1

Credits

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Architect
Interior Design
Photographer
Grayson Gilbert

From Ben Jones

The High Tower Studio was a small guest suite nestled in the Hollywood Hills that transformed into a compact, full-service apartment with the introduction of a simple ribbon of built-ins around the perimeter of the three spaces. Every inch of this 280 square foot space was thoughtfully crafted to maximize the functionality of such a tiny space while maintaining a sense of calm, a feeling of refuge from the world outside.