Business Details
7 Years
experience
Award-Winning Interior Design Studio Crafting Bespoke Architectural Environments
Scroll Karu is an award-winning design studio founded on the belief that architecture and design should promote a profound sense of wellbeing. Our work is rooted in the multicultural heritage of our founder, Mlanie Murata, who draws from her upbringing in Naples, Florida, academic training in Florence, and professional experience in Milan, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. By blending South American spirit, American innovation, Mediterranean passion, and Asian precision, we create bespoke architectural environments, furniture, and objects that transcend trends. Our approach deciphers eternal architectural forms into contemporary, harmonious experiences, emphasizing sustainability through timeless craftsmanship and heirloom-quality pieces.We cater to a discerning global clientele, including high-end galleries, while maintaining a commitment to cultural authenticity and environmental responsibility. Our team meticulously executes new construction, design-build projects, and historic renovations, ensuring every detail aligns with our philosophy of beauty, simplicity, and integrity. Recognized for excellence, we have exhibited at prestigious events like Milan Design Week and received accolades such as the 2021 Hospitality Design Magazine Award. Our work reflects a deep respect for tradition, a forward-thinking mindset, and an unwavering dedication to client satisfaction.
Services
Design Consultancy
Interior Architecture
Furniture Design
Exhibition Art Direction
Historic Renovations
Luxury Product Design
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer multicultural design expertise from global experiences in Italy, the U.S., and Japan.
- Our heirloom-quality craftsmanship ensures pieces endure across generations.
- We prioritize sustainability by blending natural materials with monolithic forms.
- Our team holds accolades including the 2021 Hospitality Design Magazine Award.
- We maintain partnerships with high-end galleries like Galerie Philia and Serafini.
What people say
Stunning job
Top notch professionalism
Highly recommend
Deep sense of wellbeing
Exacting standards
Services
Design Consultancy
Scroll Karu provides end-to-end design consultancy, crafting bespoke architectural environments and interiors for residential, commercial, and hospitality clients. Our team merges cultural insights with artisanal techniques to deliver spaces that balance aesthetics and functionality. We specialize in new construction, renovations, and FF&E sourcing for global projects.
Furniture Design
We design limited-edition furniture and objects that celebrate multiculturalism and sustainable craftsmanship. Each piece combines timeless materials with innovative applications, reflecting our commitment to heirloom-quality design. Collections like Etrea and Purity Capsule highlight our focus on natural textures and monolithic forms.
Exhibition Art Direction
Scroll Karu curates and directs art exhibitions that showcase our design philosophy. Recent projects include 'Materia Perpetua' at Galerie Philia and 'The Etrea Collection' at Milan Design Week. These exhibitions highlight collaborations with international galleries and our emphasis on cultural storytelling through design.
Historic Renovations
Our team specializes in historic renovations that preserve architectural integrity while integrating modern functionality. Projects like Casa Terra in Tuscany and Parkshore Oceanview Residence in Florida demonstrate our ability to honor heritage while meeting contemporary needs through meticulous craftsmanship.
Luxury Product Design
Scroll Karu creates luxury objects like the Etrea Zeri Vessels and Cel Bookends, blending traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. These pieces emphasize sustainability through durable materials and timeless design, reflecting our philosophy of 'buying well once' to reduce environmental impact.
People
Mlanie Murata
Principal & Design Director
Mlanie Murata is a designer, interior architect, and author with studios in Florence and Los Angeles. She founded Scroll Karu in 2019 after working at firms like Gensler and Lissoni & Partners. Her work merges multicultural influences and sustainable practices, earning recognition in Architectural Digest and Interior Design magazines.
Questions
What services does Scroll Scroll Karu offer?
We provide design consultancy, interior architecture, furniture design, historic renovations, and exhibition art direction for residential, commercial, and hospitality clients globally.
Where is Scroll Scroll Karu based?
The studio operates from Los Angeles, California, and Florence, Italy, serving clients across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.
What inspires Scroll Scroll Karu's design philosophy?
Founder Mlanie Murata's multicultural background—Peruvian heritage, upbringing in Florida, and training in Italy—influences our work, blending global traditions with modern sustainability.
Does Scroll Scroll Karu create custom furniture?
Yes, we design limited-edition furniture and objects like the Etrea Collection, emphasizing heirloom quality and sustainable materials such as onyx and natural wood.
How does Scroll Scroll Karu approach sustainability?
We prioritize timeless craftsmanship and durable materials to reduce waste, advocating for 'buying well once' to create pieces that endure across generations.
