Hasta La Ideas

Images and reporting by Carren Jao

Echo Park couple Benjamin Luddy and Makoto Mizutani are the duo behind Scout Regalia, a name that was intentionally dreamed up to evoke visions of loyalty, integrity and warmth. “It evokes our aesthetic and what we’re interested in:” Mizutani explains, “Looking at ways that we can create something that’s both clean and functional, not ornamental.” Adds Luddy, “The name rings a bell with a humble version of modernism.”

True to their inspiration, Scout Regalia’s creations have a certain integrity about them. The design studio works a lot with locally-sourced wood. At this year’s Dwell on Design Remodelista Market, the couple showcased their Garden Kit made of FSC-certified redwood with baked enamel heavy gauge steel brackets that add a nice pop of color to the planter. Over time, the wood will acquire a gray patina, contrasting well with the colorful metal bracket.

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