In 1992, a beacon of modern architecture pierced the Los Angeles skyline: Two California Plaza. Two Cal, as it’s affectionately known, stands tall in Bunker Hill. This impressive structure isn’t just a building. It’s a testament to resilience and vision. Two California Plaza is one of two skyscrapers that form the California Plaza project. The plaza itself is a vibrant hub. It houses the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), the Colburn School of Performing Arts, and the Los Angeles Omni Hotel. A stunning 1.5-acre water court completes this urban oasis. Two California Plaza was completed during a downturn in the Los Angeles real estate market. Only 30% of its space was leased upon opening. Yet, the developers persevered. The building eventually became a symbol of downtown LA’s resurgence. Two California Plaza boasts 52 floors and encompasses a massive 1.329 million square feet of office space. The renowned Arthur Erickson Architects, in partnership with AC Martin Partners, designed the building. The design, a stunning blend of glass and concrete, earned Two California Plaza the prestigious BOMA Building of the Year award, not once, but twice, in 1997 and 2001. Did you know the plaza level features dancing fountains and performance stages? It also houses the upper station of Angels Flight, a historic funicular railway. Even Hollywood took notice of Two California Plaza. The building, still under construction, appeared in the 1991 film “Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man”. Today, Two California Plaza continues to thrive. It houses prestigious tenants like Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, and City National Bank, as well as the Consulate-General of Japan.
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