In Conversation with Marmol Radziner's Ron Radziner and Leo Marmol

In this edition of In Conversation With, we speak with Ron Radziner and Leo Marmol, Founding Partners of Marmol Radziner, the firm behind the interiors at The Harland West Hollywood. With a portfolio spanning custom homes, hospitality, and multi-family residential, Marmol Radziner brought a material sensibility rooted in natural finishes, quiet luxury, and timeless design. Working alongside OFFICEUNTITLED’s architectural vision, they developed an interior language that carries from the outside in, creating homes that feel personal from the moment you walk through the door.

 

Marmol Radziner is known for residential work that feels considered and restrained. How did you approach the interiors at The Harland?

We focused on warm, natural materials that created a palette of rich contrasts. The architecture is pretty dynamic, so we also wanted to express that on the interiors by also playing with different metal finishes and more sculptural furniture selections in the amenity spaces.

 

The Harland draws from Case Study principles. How did that influence your material choices and design decisions?

Design decisions embraced a luxuriously casual aesthetic that reflects the spirit of California living and the principles of the Case Study program. In the Townhomes, double-height great rooms invite natural light into the interiors and foster a strong indoor/outdoor connection. The use of natural materials reinforces this elevated yet easygoing feeling.

 

How did you and Christian Robert’s team at OFFICEUNTITLED collaborate? Where did the architecture end and the interiors begin?

The architectural design was completed before we were brought onto the project, so we had a strong design direction to work with from the architect from the start. Our approach was to develop an interior language that created a cohesive sense of space from the outside in. OFFICEUNTITLED was very collaborative and open to our vision for the interiors.

 

The Harland is positioned as a collection of private homes rather than a typical condominium. How did that framing shape your approach?

We prioritized selecting a material palette that felt like it had been curated by a homeowner rather than a resident. We made thoughtful decisions about achieving a sense of luxury that was elevated yet livable.

 

The Townhomes are multi-level with significant volume and light. How did you design for that verticality?

To celebrate the sense of verticality and openness, we felt that it was important to express the stair as a free-standing sculptural element in these spaces. We used dark bronze metal accents to contrast the stair with the openness of the rest of the space.

 

The Flats and Penthouses along Doheny have a different relationship to the city. How did that context influence the interiors?

The interior architectural design material palettes and detailing do not differ between the townhomes and the flats.

 

The Penthouses include private rooftop terraces. How did you think about the connection between indoor and outdoor space?

A private rooftop terrace is a unique luxury in Los Angeles, so we wanted to make sure they felt like extensions of the interior living spaces to maximize the feeling of privacy and ownership.

 

Can you walk us through the material palette? What defines the interiors and why?

The residences are conceived as light-filled spaces defined by refined, luxurious material accents. White oak wood floors run throughout, complemented by Poliform custom cabinetry in a walnut finish at the kitchen and primary bathroom, paired with honed Calacatta Gold marble slab countertops. A custom bronze kitchen vent hood anchors the main living space, while dark bronze accents and Brizo plumbing fixtures create a cohesive material palette tied to the window frames and exterior metal screens.

Designed as elevated extensions of the homes, the amenity spaces echo this material richness with tongue-and-groove white oak wood walls, leather wall paneling, Bianco Carrara marble, and polished brass metalwork.

 

Christian mentioned wanting the building to gain character over time. How does that idea carry through to the finishes?

We focused on timeless natural interior finishes materials like wood, stone, and brick that will develop a depth of character and patina over time.

 

How did you approach the shared amenity spaces? Should they feel like an extension of the private residences or something distinct?

These spaces were considered elevated extensions of the residential spaces, but with a little more sense of glamour than the residences. We wanted to connect the spaces aesthetically but inspire a sense of escapism for homeowners as they visit the amenities within the building.

 

What do you hope residents feel when they walk into their home for the first time?

We hope residents feel a sense of calm, luxurious refuge from the City.

 

What’s a detail in this project that most people won’t notice but you’re proud of?

When you walk into a space in the project, we don’t want someone to focus on one particular detail but instead feel a general sense of well-being that comes from the overall combination of details and material choices that have been made.

 

What makes a home feel like a home rather than a unit?

The quality of layout and material finishes, details, and fixtures creates an elevated sense of home. This neutral foundation allows for endless customization through furnishings and interior decoration by a homeowner, creating the most important element of “home”.

 

Is there something you were able to do here that you haven’t been able to do in other projects?

The mirror-polished brass lobby reception desk and other metalwork throughout the project are unique accents.