“We have been impressed by ritual meals: church banquets, Sabbath gatherings, and outdated American eating halls,” say Karen Spector and Alan Koch of studio Lovers Unite. “We have been considering rather a lot in regards to the soul significance of gathering.”
It was—no shock—peak pandemic, and the duo was working with chef Brian Dunsmoor on the design of his eponymous restaurant, Dunsmoor, in LA, the place, with a couple of exceptions, the open kitchen is powered not by electrical energy however by hand, cooked not on fashionable home equipment however with hearth.
Beforehand, the circa 1929 Spanish Revival constructing was “a dusty, partially demolished and partially framed shell,” fortunately with some unique plaster and brickwork nonetheless intact. “We did every part we might to boost the bones of the constructing and never spoil the character. It’s uncommon to seek out business properties with a lot historical past and character in Los Angeles.”
The centerpiece of the area grew to become the open fireside and dealing kitchen, which needed to be equal elements practical and enticing. “We created a story about Dunsmoor the character primarily based on Brian’s travels across the nation,” the designers add. “Our references have been pulled from Shaker areas in addition to JB Blunk’s residence in Northern California.”
Right here, 7 design concepts to borrow from Dunsmoor.
Images by Chris Mottalini, courtesy of Lovers Unite.
1. “Granny it up.”
2. Strive church chairs.
