Fabel on Sunset
Location
Los Angeles, California, US
Client
Fabel Hospitality Group
Typology
Hospitality
Status
Design Development
Size
10,000 Sq. Ft.
Architects
M-Rad Inc.
Design Team: Matthew Rosenberg; James Hughes, AIA, LEED GA, NCARB; Roberto Ortiz de Landazuri; Etienne Serveau
collaborators
Client: Fabel Hospitality Group
Consultant: Rowan Kelshaw, The Luxury Network
Images: © M-Rad
Fabel Los Angeles is conceived as a contemporary homage to Hollywood’s golden era, reinterpreting the glamour and social energy that once defined Sunset Boulevard. Drawing inspiration from the historic Players nightclub of the 1940s, the project reconnects dining, entertainment, and performance as a unified architectural experience.
The design embraces the idea of variety and movement, offering a sequence of distinct yet interconnected spaces for dining, drinking, and social gathering. This layered spatial approach reflects the legacy of early Hollywood venues, where architecture served as a backdrop for cultural exchange and celebrity life.
Materiality and atmosphere play a central role in shaping the experience. Warm tones, soft lighting, and refined detailing create an immersive environment that feels both nostalgic and contemporary, allowing the interiors to subtly reference Los Angeles’ storied past without resorting to pastiche.
Fabel Los Angeles is envisioned as more than a restaurant: it is a destination. The project accommodates multiple uses, from intimate dinners to high-energy nightlife, reinforcing its role as a flexible social hub within the city’s evolving urban fabric.
By blending culinary excellence with architectural storytelling, Fabel Los Angeles positions itself as a modern cultural venue rooted in history. The project reflects M-RAD’s approach to hospitality design: creating spaces that are experiential, layered, and deeply connected to their cultural context.