Neda Kakhsaz and Zabie Mustafa, founders of Studio MUKA, embrace the emotional legacy of Kakhsaz's childhood home in Los Angeles. Instead of moving closer to their friends, they chose to honor their roots by revitalizing the mid-century space that once belonged to Kakhsaz's parents. They sought to create a dwelling that celebrates their Persian and Uzbek heritage without falling into clichés, resulting in a contemporary home that serves as a vibrant reflection of their collective histories and cultural rituals. This journey prompted them to explore the meaning of home and the emotional ties associated with physical spaces.
We thought about moving to the east side of LA, closer to our friends and colleagues, but we ultimately decided that my parents' house was a good place to put down roots.
Our home is a portrait of our collected histories and sensibilities. We wanted to embrace our Persian and Uzbek roots in a way that doesn't feel like a trope.
Our mission was to celebrate the ceremonies and rituals of our ancestral cultures while creating a home that feels revitalized.
What happens to a physical space that was filled with so much emotion? How do you give life back to something that is seemingly void?
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