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Spacious industrial-style office interior featuring exposed wooden beams, HVAC ductwork, and pendant lighting. The open-plan layout includes a mezzanine level, modern furnishings, and a muted color palette that accentuates the natural wood and metalwork. The Steelhead branded reception area anchors the design.
Spacious industrial-style office interior featuring exposed wooden beams, HVAC ductwork, and pendant lighting. The open-plan layout includes a mezzanine level, modern furnishings, and a muted color palette that accentuates the natural wood and metalwork. The Steelhead branded reception area anchors the design.

Deutsch Los Angeles

This Flexible Media Enclave is a Marvel of Innovation and a Mélange of Space types that Cater to All Potential Creative Needs.

Size 60,000 sf

Location Los Angeles, CA

Services Interior Design

Sectors Media & Entertainment

Spacious modern industrial office with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, and a mix of natural wood elements. Minimalist furniture includes sleek white tables and streamlined wood benches. Large windows provide ample natural light, complementing the warm wooden flooring and staircase.

HLW reimagined a space for Deutsch Steelhead in Playa Vista, transforming a 60,000 sf building into a vibrant, multifunctional hub. This extensive rehabilitation included a new mezzanine, offices, a post-production house, and a shooting stage. Designed to foster creativity, the space blends technical and office areas with a broadcast studio, sound stage, cafe, private bar, and versatile conference and stadium seating areas, encapsulating both artistic vision and cultural richness. This project highlights HLW’s ability to craft spaces that resonate with the creative industries’ dynamic nature.

Los Angeles Business Council 48th Annual Architectural Awards Renovated Buildings Winner.

A blend of creative spaces including a broadcast studio, sound stage, and post-production house.

Culturally rich design elements, promoting a vibrant workplace culture.

Exterior corner of former warehouse building with supporting columns around the perimeter.
Before
After: Deutsch Steelhead, Los Angeles, CA
Modern conference room featuring a long, dark wood table with black chairs, complemented by large, circular pendant lights. Expansive windows allow natural light to illuminate the minimalist decor and textured walls, enhancing the room's sleek, contemporary aesthetic.
Sophisticated lounge area featuring dark wood tones and leather seating. Exposed ductwork on the ceiling contributes to the industrial-chic ambiance, while round pendant lights add warmth. Monochrome photographs line the walls, complementing the elegant, moody aesthetic.
Open-plan office space featuring exposed ceiling beams and ductwork, complemented by industrial-style pendant lighting. A central wooden staircase with metal railings leads to a mezzanine level with additional seating areas. Large windows allow ample natural light, highlighting the modern, minimalist furniture arrangement.
Open-plan office space featuring exposed beams and HVAC ductwork, with wood-toned desks, black ergonomic chairs, and pendant lighting. Glass-walled meeting rooms and abundant greenery add to the modern, functional design promoting collaboration and airflow.
After: Deutsch Steelhead, Los Angeles, CA
Modern open-plan office space blending industrial and natural aesthetics. Exposed wooden beams and HVAC ductwork overhead complement the polished concrete floors. Glass partitions provide transparency, while assorted plants and timber accents add warmth to the minimalist workspace. Unique stone conference table serves as a focal point.
Modern industrial-style coffee shop featuring exposed ceiling pipes, mixed-use concrete, and wood flooring. Suspended linear lighting accentuates the bar area, while booth seating with red upholstered benches offers intimate gathering spaces. A mezzanine level overlooks the bustling space below.
Spacious modern photo studio with a large cyclorama wall. The studio features high ceilings with exposed ductwork, concrete floors, and a harmonious blend of black and white walls for a minimalistic look. A green velvet curtain adds a touch of color and texture to the space.
Modern recording studio with acoustic panels on walls, mixing console center, professional monitors on stands, and an ergonomic chair. Wood flooring transitions to carpet, enhancing the room's acoustics, with a cozy sofa and patterned cushions to the side for guests.

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