Knoll Los Angeles Retail Store:

Project Location
West Hollywood, CA

Owner 
Knoll, Inc.

Architect 
Johnstonmarklee

Market
Special Projects

Services
General Contracting, Preconstruction

Region
Southern California

Swinerton Office Location
Los Angeles, California

Keywords
High-end Retail Store, Innovative Modulates System, Complete Interior Demolition, Architectural Stair & Skylights, Luxurious Fixtures and Flooring, Felt Panel Ceilings, Freestanding Archways

After a complete interior demolition, a full buildout transformed the 5,000-square-foot, two-level space into an extremely high-end retail store. The existing stair was removed and replaced with a new architectural stair and new skylights were added. High-end interiors and fixtures include golden-toned mirrors within brass trims on all walls; new herringbone oak wood flooring; and a display arch constructed with tube steel. An innovative modulated system of draped felt panels defines the ceiling, while free-standing archways stand behind the glazed frontage.

A series of white free-standing archways behind the glazed frontage mimic those at York Castle in Tangier, Morocco, and frame discrete furniture tableaus. An innovative modulated system of draped felt panels from FilzFelt was installed to define the ceiling, echoing the simple fabric canopies of traditional Italian festivals and park pavilions. Existing rooftop HVAC units were also relocated and new mechanical distribution systems were installed.