Following last week’s visit to the California/Switzerland-based Montalba Architects, we are using this week’s edition of our Meet Your Next Employer series to explore the work of San Francisco and Providence-based BAMO.

A studio of interior designers, architects, and artists, BAMO’s services range from interior architecture to custom furniture and accessories. Operating primarily across residential and hospitality environments, the firm has found critical acclaim for its projects in the United States and further afield in Madrid, Bangkok, and Kobe.

Describing themselves as “problem solvers, visionaries, luxury connoisseurs, fun fanatics, detail zealots, award winners, and experience creators,” the firm places an emphasis on observing and articulating details from sources including art, architecture, fashion, and film. “We travel frequently, index everything, and study how people use space,” the studio says. “We connect and share – in team meetings, Bagel Fridays, festive “First Thursday” gatherings, and around the Nespresso machine. And together we create the most amazing design experiences.”

Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm is currently hiring for several positions across their San Francisco and Providence offices. For candidates interested in applying for a position, or those interested in learning more about the firm’s work, we have rounded up five interior environments by BAMO that reflects the studio’s design ethos.

Four Seasons Madrid, Spain

As interior designers for the Four Seasons Madrid, BAMO anchored their approach on three signature spaces: the lobby, the Royal Suite, and the Function level. All three spaces rely on the reuse of historical elements including patterned stone floors, ornately carved stone portal elements, and timber shutters. The reused elements are complimented by a “sophisticated and very tightly coordinated” color palette, where a restrained use of color is chosen so as not to distract or compete with the spatial elements.

“The complex palette reflects a color sensibility unique to Spain, pulled from the muted tones of the dry landscape (we found that the earth tones in Spain are quite different from other parts of the world), the natural pigments of Goya paintings, and the saturated olive greens, saffrons, and golds observed in Spanish high fashion,” the firm notes.

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, French Polynesia

BAMO also served as the interior designer for the Four Seasons Madrid’s counterpart in Bora Bora, French Polynesia. Set on a lagoon protected by white coral to one side and mountain peaks to the other, the interior seeks to emphasize natural external views. For this reason, simple shapes and quiet interior colors are used to direct visual focus onto the exterior landscape.

“In addition to natural beauty, the pacific islands possess a rich history and culture,” the team explains. ”Design inspiration is drawn from elements specific to Bora Bora, including local tools, small utilitarian furniture, and adornment including feather, bone, carving, and tattoos.  Design motifs find their way into textile patterns, wood work carving, and artwork selections. These touches of culture add “ornament” to a very serene design.”

Spyglass Hill Residence, Pebble Beach, CA

The Spyglass Hill Residence is situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Spyglass Hill Gold Course at Pebble Beach. For the home’s interior design, BAMO opted for a sleek, clean architecture that emphasizes natural materials such as stone and timber.

“The breathtaking approach to the home is accentuated by floor-to-ceiling windows that allow for direct views through to the sea beyond,” the team notes. “Designed for a young family’s weekend getaways, the refined details and furnishings are also well-suited for hosting and entertaining.”

Atherton Residence, Atherton, CA

A reimagination of a traditional English-style home, the Atherton Residence project sought to create a contemporary, elegant compound that emphasizes natural light and a connection between the indoors and outdoors. To achieve this, the original structure has been overhauled by opening interior rooms to each other and the adjoining landscape.

“Interior proportions were refined, and design details simplified, all while responding to the expansive light and air of newly created and enlarged doorways and windows,” the team explains. “With an eye towards refined elegance, exterior ornamentation, and detailing were scaled back, while a fresh and contemporary palette features subtle textures that interplay and engage with reflected light.”

Tah Mah Lah Residence, Portola Valley, CA

Named after the Native American Ohlone word for Mountain Lion, the Tah Mah Lah Residence was designed to blend “casual elegance, indoor-outdoor verve, and environmental stewardship.” The 5,600-square-foot home is situated on a gently sloping hillside on the site of a long-time family residence and seeks to create a modern barn aesthetic with comfortable, functional interior spaces. 

“Beauty was not sacrificed in pursuit of sustainability,” the team explains. “The interior finishes were selected from natural, reclaimed, and rapidly renewable materials, including wood, glass, metal, and stone. High-end furnishings include locally produced pieces crafted using traditional methods, as well as found antiques with a global sensibility that reflects the family’s travels. Together they create a comfortable and functional interior living space that elevates the modern barn aesthetic.”

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