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June 25, 2021

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48 DIGS.NET | 6.25.2021 T he space was just perfect to make designer Stephen Kenn and his wife and business partner Beks Opperman's dream come true. Located in the burgeoning Arts District of Los Angeles, a historic building originally from the 1920s—which once housed a furniture factory—stayed empty for several decades due to the fall of the economy a few years after it was erected. In 1985, a new owner purchased the building with the objective of transforming it into a place where artists could live and work. Today, designers, musicians, sculptors, painters, photographers and fi lmmakers continue to use it as studio space. In this environment Kenn and Opperman decided to create The Loft, which opened its doors in June 2019. Spread over 1,600 square feet, this hybrid is at once a showroom, boutique hotel and place for the local community. Born out of the couple's passion for travel, and inspired by their experiences around the world, The Loft is one of a kind. Since the 2011 launch of Stephen Kenn as a design studio for home and travel products, the duo were used to regularly opening their workspace to the public to share a coffee or a cocktail, but they dreamed of being able to host people more frequently, and providing a more intimate experience. Thanks to The Loft, they achieved their goal. The open and airy space showcases prototypes by Stephen Kenn and new items in every corner, which was carefully consid- ered. In addition to their creations, Kenn and Opperman also chose A R C H I T E C T U R E + D E S I G N P R O F I L E | S T E P H E N K E N N LO F T I N L A

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