stella apartments
​​​​Stella Apartments
Marina del Rey, California
Designed for Coastal Living
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Stella is a 244-unit luxury apartment community in Marina del Rey, California, thoughtfully designed to reflect the relaxed sophistication of Southern California living. The seven-story mixed-use development combines contemporary residences, ground-floor retail, and inviting outdoor spaces to create a vibrant residential experience.
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As Lead Interior Designer, I collaborated with the developer, branding consultants, leasing team, architects, and contractor from concept through construction. My work included interior space planning, lighting design, finish selections, exterior landscape design for the central breezeway, and close coordination across disciplines to ensure every element contributed to a cohesive resident experience. The result is a community where architecture, interiors, and landscape come together to create a welcoming sense of place.
Team:
Developer: Merlone Geier, San Francisco and GLJ, San Diego
Architect: Design Arc, Los Angeles
Interior Designer: Arroyo Design LLC Los Angeles
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Resident pool deck designed as a resort-style outdoor amenity with lounge seating, landscaped gathering areas, and strong connections to the surrounding residential community.
Central pool area at Stella Apartments, creating a relaxed outdoor focal point for residents and reinforcing the project’s Southern California lifestyle.
Stella Apartments leasing office integrating branding, custom graphics, furnishings, lighting, and finish selections to create a memorable first impression for prospective residents.
Poolside cabana designed as a shaded resident retreat with coordinated furnishings, finishes, and lighting supporting both relaxation and social gathering.
Resident fitness center with coordinated flooring, lighting, equipment layout, and interior finishes designed to support an active coastal lifestyle.
Typical apartment interior with coordinated cabinetry, finishes, lighting, and furnishings reflecting Stella’s warm, contemporary residential character.