The Proper Hotel, a boutique Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, is Kelly Wearstler's latest project. The Proper Hotel occupies a place in the deco Broadway neighborhood, where the elaborate marble carvings of the entrance arch suggest classical grandeur of the lintels. The corridor activity tropical plant sequence, exuberant vitality line up, warmly welcome each guest's visit.
This California Renaissance landmark, which was the hippest private club in the 1920s, has been transformed into a 148-room hotel with Kelly Wearstler's sound design that preserves the original structure and texture of the building. It is also a tribute to Curlett & Beelman, the architects of the time.
The interiors incorporate traditional craftsmanship, featuring over hundreds of different hand-painted tiles, vintage furniture and carpets with Spanish, Portuguese, Mexican and Moroccan backgrounds, as well as murals and stained glass designed by The Judson Studios and potter Morgan Peck. In addition to gazing at a wide variety of works of art, guests can play on the ancient basketball court or relax in the indoor swimming pool while admiring the ceramic murals by local artist Ben Medansky.
The Proper Hotel is an outdoor public leisure area with perfect facilities and well-prepared cuisine. The rigid conditions of the Hotel meet all the needs of guests. The old atmosphere of the four frescoes and the views of the Broadway corridor give the Proper Hotel its unique character.
- Interiors: Kelly Wearstler
- Photos: The Ingalls
- Words: Xran
