Architecture and design studio OWIU Studio has renovated an apartment in an old factory in Downtown Los Angeles, adding Japanese design elements to the industrial space.
Biscuit Loft is located in the Biscuit Company Lofts, a seven-storey factory built by a bakery company in 1925 that was converted into flats 15 years ago.
Top: the living area. Above: a guest bedroom doubles as a tea ceremony room
The Los Angeles firm renovated a 1,620 square-foot (493-square-metre) home on the ground floor of the building, extending the mezzanine balcony to create a tranquil home office.
"[We] created additional quarters and distinct uses for each room," said OWIU Studio.
"The result is an apartment that merges Asian design principles with a downtown Los Angeles industrial edge, to create a comfortable living environment that inspires thoughtful daily routine and encourages a mindful lifestyle." A futon platform doubles as a raised seating area
At ground level, the apartment now has an open plan living area with the kitchen and dining area tucked under the mezzanine level, next to a guest bedroom and en suite.
The guest bedroom doubles as another contemplative living space, with a lot of Japanese-style built-in storage including integrated cupboards and shelving.
On the floor, raised platforms that can double as a bed frame with the addition of a mattress conceal more storage.
A concrete kitchen island doubles as a dining table
"The guest bedroom design was inspire...