Alexandra Azat

Alexandra Azat is the founder of Plaster and Patina, a Pasadena-based interior design studio celebrated for its thoughtful approach to historic homes and architectural detail. With a background that began in floristry and event design, Alexandra brings a sculptural and intuitive sensibility to interiors. Her work feels rooted, balanced, and quietly expressive.In this conversation, Alexandra reflects on how her career evolved from building floral installations to creating homes with lasting emotional resonance. We spoke about her deep love for California’s architectural heritage, the importance of flow and proportion, and what it meant to rebuild her own house after the fires. She shares how her practice blends method and instinct, how travel influences her palette, and why she believes a home should feel collected rather than decorated.Podcast Highlights:The beginnings of Plaster and PatinaFrom floristry and event design to interiorsRebuilding her Pasadena home after the firesHer fascination with historic California architectureFinding proportion, flow, and emotion in spaceThe evolution of her design processBalancing business structure with creative freedomFollow Plaster and Patina on InstagramFollow Sotokler Sessions on Instagrammore about Sotokler Studio