Century Plaza Towers

Century Plaza Towers are two office buildings in Century City, Los Angeles, rising 174 meters above the city. Each tower contains 44 floors and displays a distinctive design with vertical lines and black and gray aluminum facades.

Construction of the towers began in April 1972 under architect Minoru Yamasaki. The twin buildings marked a significant development that shaped the growth of Century City as a major business center.

The towers appear regularly in television shows like Remington Steele and Moonlighting, which helped make them part of the city's visual culture. This visibility in entertainment shaped how many people recognize and remember Los Angeles itself.

The complex houses one of the world's largest underground parking facilities beneath the two office buildings, accommodating 5,000 vehicles. This extensive parking makes the site highly accessible for both visitors and workers.

The two buildings feature triangular footprints and a design approach similar to Yamasaki's earlier World Trade Center in New York. This geometric quality is less obvious at street level but becomes apparent when viewed from above.

Location: California

Inception: 1975

Architects: Minoru Yamasaki

Official opening: 1975

Floors above the ground: 44

Elevators: 20

Height: 174 m

Address: 2029 and 2049 Century Park East, Century City, Los Angeles, California

Website: http://centuryplazatowers.com

GPS coordinates: 34.05890,-118.41300

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05