Pushelberg designed Moxy Downtown Los Angeles through the eyes of a desert nomad .
Drawing from Easy Rider , the 1969 cult film that elevated the counterculture and celebrated the great American road trip , the hotel ’ s interiors are sexy , irreverent , and playful , with references to biker culture , desert reptiles , and the gritty romance of the open road . This point of view crafts a world that champions bold choices and is inspired by the freedom of personal expression .
Lobby Lounge
The lobby is an expansive space with an open ceiling and an eye-catching jumble of design elements ,
including a retro-style motorcycle and sidecar . Inspired by the colors of desert rock formations , the neutral rammed earth lobby walls contrast in both form and mood with reflective mirrored columns , mimicking the captivating experience of a desert mirage . The snake motif on the lobby custom-made carpet designed by Yabu Pushelberg leads to the adjacent Bar Moxy . Sofa groupings anchor the expansive lobby , featuring custom leather upholstery work inspired by motorcycle seating to evoke a cross-country trip through the California desert . Fun swing chairs and communal tables provide settings for guests to gather . The side tables are finished to resemble desert sands , while the lobby ’ s signature coffee table references desert driftwood .
BAR MOXY Inspired by a roadside gas station , the Bar Moxy serves as a landmark along the guest journey . The bold , geometric bar constructed in vertical metal mesh functions as liquor cabinet , featuring a terraced counter and bespoke pattern symbolizing the speckles of stones in rolling sand . Bar stools are arranged in a gradient tone of plum to currant , while cocoon-like armchairs , and additional seating were designed to accommodate groups or individuals visiting for any occasion . An earth-toned color palette rich with warm neutrals contrasts with brass and black metal to provide definition and grit .
The Studios Perched on the mezzanine , the studios offer inspiring views of the lobby below to help generate ideas and enhance creativity . The Lobby Lounge color story carries into The Studios , where transparent technicolor glass walls separate workspaces and rich earth tones run throughout the furniture to ground the space . Yabu Pushelberg designed custom modular furniture to allow the space to transform from private meeting environment to a relaxing secondary lounge by night .
The mezzanine can transform into a dance floor with a custom mobile DJ booth . Neon artwork hints at the ability of the Studios to transform into a nightlife venue , infusing the workday with an energetic sense of playfulness .
Unique to Moxy Downtown Los Angeles , Yabu Pushelberg designed a comfortable motorcycle pouf to complement the ambiance of the local biker and motorcycle scene which guests can easily pick up to create seating arrangements tailored to their group size , large or small . Giving further dimension to the lobby , guest check-in is tucked away in an iridescent-tiled and surprisingly expansive alcove , intended to capture the moment when sunlight hits an oil spill on the desert road .
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