Gas Company Tower

The Gas Company Tower is an office building in downtown Los Angeles that rises 228.3 meters across 52 floors above ground and 8 basement levels. Its reflective glass facade is topped with an elliptical blue glass crown, while the building's edges feature a series of setbacks that shape its distinctive outline.

The tower was completed in 1991 by the architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill as part of an air rights exchange involving Maguire Partners and the Central Library. This arrangement allowed for strategic urban development in downtown Los Angeles.

The lobby features Frank Stella's mural Dusk and a water fountain with multiple jets beneath glass, giving the space an artistic character beyond typical office architecture. These artworks create a moment of pause for anyone passing through.

The building has 28 elevators providing quick transportation across its many floors for all visitors. Its downtown location makes it easily accessible on foot or by public transit.

The building's profile is shaped by a series of cliff-like setbacks and inverted corners that make it stand out clearly in the Los Angeles skyline. This geometric feature makes it one of the most recognizable structures in the downtown area.

Location: Los Angeles

Inception: 1991

Architects: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Floors above the ground: 52

Elevators: 28

Height: 228.3 m

Address: 555 West 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

GPS coordinates: 34.05000,-118.25306

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43