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"We integrated a wall with
celebrity signatures from
roasts hosted at the theater
into the design"
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members clubs with a bold palette for a
fresh look.
"The architecture at Chief creates
spacious and airy rooms meant to spark
discussion and collaboration," says Tanya
Paz, principal of Los Angeles-based
architectural and interior design practice
TAP Studio. "From scattered wet bars
and mothers' rooms to carefully scaled
seating and meeting areas, our goal
was to build from AvroKO's interiors and
introduce a design program that brings
the membership network's mission to life."
Existing site materials were restored and
complemented with neutral fabrics and
handcrafted ceramics.
"We dovetailed original building elements
with new millwork, pathways and
technology to create an enfilade of
communal and enclosed zones designed
to host large events, lingering, chance
encounters and focused work," says Paz.
The light and subtle color palette features
off-white walls and natural light oak planks
for the ceilings. "Surprise moments
of colored walls appear as design
accents, relating the space to other Chief
clubhouses while creating intimacy within
the tall architectural volume," describes
Paz.
Aligned with the spirit of the place, works
by female artists and designers adorn the
different areas.
"We integrated a wall with celebrity
signatures from roasts hosted at the
theater into the design and leveraged
its dusty rose color for one of the primary
lounges," says Paz. "Chief's vision was
to create a modern pied-à-terre meant
to serve women [in finding] supportive
connection and empowerment, within a
bright, airy space true to its LA locale."
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