Pontious Ranch HousePontious Ranch House
OWIU remodels Pontious Ranch House for Remi Ishizuka. Inspired by Remi Ishizuka’s background, OWIU brings Californian sensibilities and Asian minimalism to a traditional ranch house
Glass Ridge HouseGlass Ridge House
A neglected 1973 Ray Kappe home in La Cañada Flintridge was transformed into a serene retreat that blends Eastern and Western influences. The design integrates natural elements like water features and tatami accents, alongside custom details and artisan touches, creating a harmonious balance between the home’s legacy and its reimagined purpose as a tranquil sanctuary.
Interiors
Duane HouseDuane House
This iconic 1962 residence combines mid-century modern and Japanese-inspired design elements. Encased in lush greenery, the home balances city convenience with tranquility, featuring original brick flooring, floor-to-ceiling glass, and wood paneling. The design fosters a sense of meditation and openness.
Architecture
Echopark HillhouseEchopark Hillhouse
A home that both highlighted the best of Los Angeles while remaining a curated space for work and calm. A cohesive singular space for living, the property also features a separate and completely newly constructed office unit.
SUÁ SUPERETTESUÁ SUPERETTE
Sichuan inspired boutique market with a casual and curated aesthetic.
Interiors
BAROOBAROO
Anchored in multicultural Asian backgrounds, OWIU and Baroo partnered to create a space that felt definitively Korean without pandering to pan-Asian minimalist tropes.
Interiors
BRENTWOODBRENTWOOD
Ari House was designed to be a retreat of calm for a family in constant motion, a functional but meditative space where our clients can feel transported from their busy days.
Interiors
FORTUNE HOUSEFORTUNE HOUSE
Fortune House, a 1,540 square foot property running along the Arroyo Seco in East LA. A preservation of historic elements and the essential structural layout while shifting its energy to reflect Asian heritage.
MS. MARIA & MR. SINGHMS. MARIA & MR. SINGH
What began as a simple origin story to guide the conceptualization of a restaurant has become a narrative with a life of its own.
Architecture
MAR VISTA BACKYARDMAR VISTA BACKYARD
The intervention of the backyard space encompassed a 530 sqft large raised trex deck that connects all the various elements together, composed of natural materials to complement the organic forms.
Interiors
PALMEROPALMERO
A mid-century modern home set in the foothills of LA's Mount Washington neighborhood.
GOHO KAISEKI & BARGOHO KAISEKI & BAR
The former record shop turned 55-seat restaurant and bar features meticulously thought-out spaces designed to provide unparalleled dining experiences in an unexpected setting.
Interiors
MEZCLAMEZCLA
Japanese and Mexican interior design schemes and cuisine in Singapore’s Tanjong Pagar district.
Interiors
BARKER BLOCKBARKER BLOCK
A space transformed by thoughtful interventions, OWIU remodels a small kitchen at Barker Block with custom counters and hidden storage.
MICHELTORENA OUTDOOR <br/> FIREPLACE &#038; MUD ROOMMICHELTORENA OUTDOOR <br/> FIREPLACE &#038; MUD ROOM
Inspired by the existing curvature of the terrain, OWIU reimagines a distinctive Californian backyard for journalist Jaclyn Johnson by transforming a minimal poolscape into a central entertaining feature for her home.
FOR THE WIN (HOLLYWOOD)FOR THE WIN (HOLLYWOOD)
Elevating but also staying true to a classic burger restaurant concept, OWIU worked with For The Win in designing their Hollywood location. Custom furniture, signage, and a wall mural were installed to create a unique brand signature.
WELLINGTON GYMWELLINGTON GYM
For this project, the main objectives were to improve the overall working environment for Remi, and Nate, and to provide thoughtful storage solutions so that the work area can remain tidy and organized.
WELLINGTON OFFICEWELLINGTON OFFICE
Our approach for this home office renovation, and for all our design consultations, is to ensure that incorporate the needs of our client.
RAPPU HANDROLL BARRAPPU HANDROLL BAR
OWIU designs Singapore’s largest sushi omakase bar.
Architecture
ARCHIFEST PAVILIONARCHIFEST PAVILION
The Reclaiming Connectivity pavilion was originally inspired by OWIU Design Studio Founding Partner Amanda Gunawan’s photographs on abstraction of natural landscape.
Interiors
BISCUIT LOFTBISCUIT LOFT
Biscuit Loft, a Japanese-inspired apartment design in Downtown LA’s burgeoning Arts District. Housed within the prestigious Biscuit Company Lofts building, the firm’s interior architecture and design has transformed a tired 1,620 sq. foot loft space into a two-bedroom urban zen hideaway.
Furniture
TABLE-YTABLE-Y
The undulating curves enable flexibility in the amount of seats to table space ratio and beautifully blends into the space without any sharp edges.
Furniture
HEXA SHELFHEXA SHELF
Made fully out of solid oak, the four tier shelf blends in seamlessly with it’s rounded curved edges
Furniture
TABLE-1TABLE-1
Made out of a mixture of solid oak and oak ply, stained dark walnut
OFFICE TRANSFORMATIONOFFICE TRANSFORMATION
The main ideas of the ADDP Office project are customization, brand identity and material exploration. 90% of the elements in the lobby design for ADDP Architects were customized and material choice played a large role in the visual and spatial layout of the office.
Architecture
WASHIWASHI
Washi is a parametric ceiling fixture designed and fabricated by OWIU Design
Architecture
KORIKORI
Kori is a 10'x40' installation designed and fabricated by OWIU Design for LA Design Fest 2019 located the ROW DTLA
Architecture
MORIMORI
Mori is a 16 foot tall wooden installation designed and fabricated by OWIU Design
EIGHTFOLD COFFEEEIGHTFOLD COFFEE
As a community-based coffee house, Eightfold aims to foster a harmonious and congenial ambiance.
Architecture
MORI CONCEPTMORI CONCEPT
Mori is a modular and easily buildable product designed to encourage creativity, movement and social interaction amongst society.
MARFA HOTEL &#038; RESTAURANTMARFA HOTEL &#038; RESTAURANT
A concept restaurant and hotel in the iconic Texas city — coming soon.
LAKEWOOD MULTI-FAMILYLAKEWOOD MULTI-FAMILY
A multi-family dwelling in Lakewood.
Interiors
BINTAROBINTARO
Conceptual design project for restaurant in Jakarta.