The Century Towers
The Century Towers in 1977
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General information
TypeResidential
Location2220 & 2222 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, California
Coordinates34°03′08″N 118°24′30″W / 34.05213°N 118.40840°W / 34.05213; -118.40840
Construction startedApril 1963
Completed1964
Technical details
Floor count28
Design and construction
Architect(s)I.M. Pei
DeveloperS. Jon Kreedman & Co.

The Century Towers is the first residential project constructed in Century City, Los Angeles, in the U.S. state of California. The buildings were developed under the aegis of Alcoa Properties, and they are located along the southern boundary of Century City on the Avenue of the Stars.[1]

History

Built in 1964 by Alcoa, William Zeckendorf, and Welton Becket Associates, the Century Towers was originally designed as apartments by architect I.M. Pei. Perhaps best known for the "Pyramide du Louvre," his landmark glass pyramid addition to the Louvre Museum (Paris, France), Pei brought his signature styling to the creation of the mid-century towers.[2] The towers were converted to condominiums in 1973, by S. Jon Kreedman & Company. Located on 6 acres (24,000 m2) of land (making it the largest luxury condominium property in Los Angeles), the towers are made up of one-, two-, and three-bedroom single-story (and a few double-story) residences on 28 floors. The development also includes a swimming pool, gymnasium, putting green, and tennis courts.

Celebrity residents

The Century Towers has been home to many celebrities and notables over the years. Those include Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Burt Lancaster, Lana Turner, David Janssen, Jack Benny, Sebastian Siegel, Diana Ross, Karen Carpenter (who purchased two condos and converted them into her own duplex in 1976), Edith Flagg and Josh Flagg, Ruth Handler (founder of Mattel) and Berry Gordy. David Janssen's widow Dani is known for an annual Oscar party thrown in her penthouse.[3]

References

  1. ^ City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning (April 2007). "Greening of Century City" (PDF). Retrieved March 20, 2012.
  2. ^ Century City Chamber of Commerce. "History of Century City". Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  3. ^ Tamaki, Julie (12 September 1999). "At Home: Living in an Urban Aerie: Century City offers convenience, security, a prestigious business district and views that are terrific". Los Angeles Times.
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