Designed by star architect Frank Gehry, the complex comprises affordable housing, luxury rentals and a massive shopping plaza. It is situated right in the heart of the city centre, directly opposite the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Inside, the Conrad Los Angeles includes 305 guest rooms, five restaurants and bars, a rooftop swimming pool and a fitness center. Axor fittings blend seamlessly into the interior design of the bathrooms.

Tasked with conceiving the marquee resort’s interiors were none other than London-based studio Tara Bernerd & Partners, which has taken inspiration from the grand tradition of the West Coast Modernist movement and its holistic design. It also links to nature, as well as the architecture and culture of downtown L.A. itself.

Throughout the lobby, the sculptural ceiling changes heights, undulating as it echoes the rhythms of the façade. A rich palette of pale linens, interspersed with sophisticated blues, rich woven fabrics and pops of mustard yellow compliments the wide-planked pale oak floors, polished concrete and Ceppo stone.

Guest rooms and suites expand on this palette with a blend of oak paneling, wide-planked pale oak floors and contemporary art to convey the ultimate in modern Californian cool. Tara Bernerd & Partners selected Axor for the bathrooms.

Each guest bathroom is a restrained yet serene composition of smoked glass, white marble and charcoal notes. A diverse selection of fixtures in Brushed Black Chrome elevates the atmosphere, with every arrangement tailored to the unique layout of each bathroom—and subtly echoing the sculptural precision of Gehry’s architecture.

At the washbasin, a careful blend of organic Axor Urquiola and minimalist Axor Citterio faucets welcomes guests. For the shower, Tara Bernerd & Partners selected an ensemble of Axor collections that deliver modernist aesthetics: Starck, Citterio, and ShowerSolutions. By the bath, guests can luxuriate in panoramic views of Downtown LA with a generous floor-standing Axor Massaud faucet - its distinct waterfall-shaped spray an ideal complement to the cascading facade of the Walt Disney Concert Hall below.

The Conrad Los Angeles not only embodies the distinct style and grandeur of its namesake city. It also responds to its drought-affected community’s imperative for responsible, eco-conscious development. Axor is part of this mission. Each product complies with the strictest local guidelines for water and energy consumption. In doing so, it supports the Grand LA’s pursuit of hospitality excellence and rigorous LEED standards. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is an international green-building certification program that promotes sustainable, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible building practices.