OWNER + ARTIST + DESIGNER

OWNER + MARKETING + GUEST EXPERIENCE

MICHAEL OLSHEFSKI

My work is inspired by direct personal experiences in nature, Eastern art and philosophy, and minimalist modern architecture and design. My love of woodworking came from my father and leather working from my grandparents.

Growing up surrounded by nature I was deeply connected to it at a very early age. The forests, streams, mountains and lakes were my sanctuaries for contemplation and inspiration.  After years of pilgrimages exploring remote jungles and scuba diving throughout Southeast Asia, South Pacific, Indonesia, Micronesia and Central America.  These experiences are a major indispensable influence to the emotional essence I strive to achieve in every furniture or art project.

I hold a Bachelor of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), where I was honored to receive the National AIA Certificate of Merit from the Henry Adams Foundation for design excellence. Throughout my architectural career I've been privileged to work on many great projects such as the LA Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Otis College of Art and Design and the LA Griffith Observatory.

With 20 years of architectural design and construction experience, I founded Primal Modern Studio to integrate my passion for design, nature, precision craftsmanship and the art of making.

LINDA STIEHL

Each client is unique, special, and a welcomed guest in our Primal Modern studio...  

Since graduating from University of Southern California and Kellogg School of Management, I have been blessed to collaborate with industry-leading clients and luxury brands to create memorable and engaging guest experiences.

I bring this customer-centric approach to my work at Primal Modern Studio, creating highly personal client interactions and being singularly focused on exceeding their expectations. Whether it is selecting a dining table for a new home, a custom installation for a boutique hotel, or a one-of-a-kind sculpture as a timeless gift, we treat our client requests as our top priority.