Hospitality & Retail
PalmettoPalmetto
Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, OWIU designs Palmetto Superfoods’ first Southern California outpost for the Bay Area–born superfoods brand.
Hospitality & Retail
VejaVeja
Located on iconic Abbot Kinney Blvd, OWIU designs Veja’s first Los Angeles retail location in an iconic Venice Beach location built in 1923.
Residential
CAZADORCAZADOR
Perched on a hill overlooking Glassell Park, Cazador takes advantage of the scenic tucked away property, creating a retreat within a city.
Svelte CollectionSvelte Collection
A celebration of design that prioritizes ease, elegance, and adaptability. We invite you to experience the understated sophistication of the Svelte Collection, designed to bring comfort and beauty into everyday moments.
Hospitality & Retail
Little Tokyo TowersLittle Tokyo Towers
OWIU Reimagines Newly Renovated Assisted Living Facility in Los Angeles.
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.
Residential
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.
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.
Hospitality & Retail
SUÁ SUPERETTESUÁ SUPERETTE
Sichuan inspired boutique market with a casual and curated aesthetic.
Hospitality & Retail
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.
Residential
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.
Residential
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.
Hospitality & Retail
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.
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.
Residential
PALMEROPALMERO
A mid-century modern home set in the foothills of LA's Mount Washington neighborhood.
Hospitality & Retail
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.
Hospitality & Retail
MEZCLAMEZCLA
Japanese and Mexican interior design schemes and cuisine in Singapore’s Tanjong Pagar district.
Residential
BARKER BLOCKBARKER BLOCK
A space transformed by thoughtful interventions, OWIU remodels a small kitchen at Barker Block with custom counters and hidden storage.
MICHELTORENA BACKYARDMICHELTORENA BACKYARD
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.
Hospitality & Retail
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.
Residential
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.
Hospitality & Retail
RAPPU HANDROLL BARRAPPU HANDROLL BAR
OWIU designs Singapore’s largest sushi omakase bar.
Residential
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
Hospitality & Retail
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.
Arts & Culture
WASHIWASHI
Washi is a parametric ceiling fixture designed and fabricated by OWIU Design
Arts & Culture
MORI CONCEPTMORI CONCEPT
Mori is a modular and easily buildable product designed to encourage creativity, movement and social interaction amongst society.