OWIU (The Only Way Is Up) is a full-service Architecture and Design office based in Los Angeles, CA. OWIU specializes in intentional designs and creates holistic environments that adapt with its inhabitants over time.
We were connected with studio owners and designers Joel Wong and Amanda Gunawan through mutual friends and quickly learned of their unique design practice that meets at the intersection of architecture, construction and product design. When it comes to architecture and interiors, as one of their testimonials wrote “[OWIU’s] sweet spot is right where preservation meets renovation. They seek to honor the past and build for the evolution of the current inhabitants.” Such was the case for their recent project Palmero House.
As renovations began for the project, Joel and Amanda reached out to us with a desire to create a printed book documenting the transformation of Palmero House from start to finish. This would become the first volume of their forthcoming collection of printed case studies. Having been brought on to the project at the early stages, it was an equally rewarding experience to witness the transformation of the house as months went by.
