{"id":87296,"date":"2026-08-01T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/inspiration-and-ideas\/?p=87296"},"modified":"2026-07-31T13:05:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T13:05:48","slug":"la-proper-hotel-a-bold-icon-of-l-a-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/inspiration-and-ideas\/la-proper-hotel-a-bold-icon-of-l-a-design\/","title":{"rendered":"LA Proper Hotel: A Bold Icon of L.A. Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Los Angeles is a city shaped by contrasts, where historic architecture meets contemporary creativity. At the heart of Downtown L.A.<\/strong>, the LA Proper Hotel<\/span><\/em><\/strong> transforms a 1920s landmark into a vibrant destination defined by colour, art, texture and an unmistakable sense of place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part of Proper Hospitality, the hotel occupies a Renaissance Revival building originally completed in 1926. Its transformation was led on the interiors by renowned designer Kelly Wearstler<\/strong>, whose eclectic vision brings together vintage references, contemporary forms and richly layered materials while celebrating the character of the original architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See also: Vermelho Hotel: Christian Louboutin\u2019s Artistic Retreat in Portugal<\/a>\n<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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A Historic Landmark Reimagined<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Designed by architects Alexander Curlett<\/strong> and Claud Beelman<\/strong>, the historic building has been carefully adapted for contemporary hospitality. Rather than concealing its past, the project incorporates elements of its original architecture into the experience, including former sporting spaces transformed into distinctive guest suites. The result is a dialogue between Los Angeles heritage and modern design.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Kelly Wearstler\u2019s Eclectic Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kelly Wearstler<\/strong>\u2019s interiors give the LA Proper Hotel its unmistakable personality. Bold colours, patterned tiles, vintage furnishings, custom elements and local artwork come together in spaces that feel curated rather than conventional. Her approach moves freely between references, creating an expressive aesthetic that feels both sophisticated and distinctly Californian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interiors Full of Colour and Character<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Across the hotel\u2019s 147 rooms and suites<\/strong>, custom textiles, artwork and distinctive materials continue the visual language established throughout the property. In the public spaces, rich colours and tactile surfaces create a more immersive experience, while Dahlia, the hotel\u2019s intimate cocktail lounge, brings Mexican modernism and Moroccan influences to life through vivid tones, tilework and sculptural details.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dining Above Downtown Los Angeles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The design narrative extends into the hotel\u2019s restaurants and bars. Cara Cara<\/strong>, the rooftop destination, combines Southern California-inspired cuisine with sweeping city views, a pool and outdoor spaces, while Dahlia<\/strong> offers a more intimate setting shaped by Kelly Wearstler\u2019s layered interiors. The culinary programme includes acclaimed chef Suzanne Goin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A Design Destination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The LA Proper Hotel<\/strong> has received recognition for both its design and its approach to historic preservation, including a California Preservation Foundation Preservation Design Award<\/strong> and a Dezeen Award for Hotel and Short-stay Interior of the Year<\/strong>. These distinctions reinforce the project\u2019s ability to balance architectural heritage with a contemporary design identity<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Boca do Lobo: The Art of Making a Statement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The expressive spirit of the LA Proper Hotel finds a natural connection with Boca do Lobo<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s approach to collectible design<\/a><\/strong>. Sculptural forms, artisanal finishes and a fascination with materials create pieces designed to become part of the architecture of a room, bringing the same sense of individuality and artistic character found throughout Wearstler\u2019s interiors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The LA Proper Hotel<\/strong> is ultimately more than a place to stay. It is a celebration of Los Angeles through architecture, art and design, proving how a historic space can acquire an entirely new identity without losing its soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See also: Four Seasons Hotels: The Most Luxurious and Exclusive Stays Worldwide<\/a>\n<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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