Landmark Commercial Towers

Project Overview
This project involved extensive restoration across multiple tower lobbies elevators, and plaza-level amenities in a prominent commercial complex in downtown Los Angeles. SMW Restoration was engaged to enhance and preserve high-use wood and stone finishes through a tailored maintenance program. With services executed in occupied, public-facing spaces, the work required precision, discretion and a high level of craftsmanship to deliver a refreshed aesthetic while minimizing guest/tenant disruption.
Scope of Work
Wood Refinishing & Restoration
SMW applied advanced techniques to rejuvenate a wide range of interior and exterior wood surfaces — including furniture, wall paneling, elevator cabs and exterior seating.
Craftsmanship Highlights:
- Restored elevator cab interiors with meticulous sanding, stain matching, and sealing
- Refinished handcrafted wood benches and custom plaza tables, reviving their original tone and texture
- Treated main lobby wood panel systems with a multi-step process: stripping, sanding, staining and sealing for long-term durability
- Applied natural oil and water-based sealants tailored to wood species and use environment
The success of this project reflects not only SMW’s technical skill but a deep respect for the materials — treating every piece as a design element worthy of preservation.
Stone Surface Enhancement
SMW also cleaned, stripped and sealed flame-cut granite flooring throughout lobby and elevator areas. Maintaining our proprietary sealing process to enhance both color and longevity.
Outcome
SMW delivered a transformation that elevated the natural beauty of wood and stone surfaces while ensuring durability in high-traffic zones. Every finish was handled with care, maintaining architectural integrity and visual harmony throughout the property. This project stands as a testament to SMW’s commitment to detail, materials expertise and craftsmanship.
Services Provided
- Elevator Cab Wood Refinishing
- Custom Furniture & Bench Restoration
- Lobby Panel Maintenance
- Stone Floor Cleaning & Sealing
- Scheduled Annual & As-Needed Service Plans
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