Figueroa at Wilshire, Postmodern skyscraper in Downtown Los Angeles, United States
Figueroa at Wilshire is a 53-story office tower in downtown Los Angeles with a square base that rises to an octagonal glass crown. The building spans one million square feet of office space, including four underground levels below street level.
The building was designed by Albert C. Martin & Associates and completed in 1990 as part of downtown Los Angeles's major commercial development. Its construction marked a period when new office towers reshaped the city's skyline.
The building displays material choices typical of late 20th-century architecture with granite and bronze detailing. Its reflective glass surfaces and prominent crown shape made it a symbol of contemporary design ideals in the Los Angeles downtown area.
The building sits at the intersection of Figueroa Street and Wilshire Boulevard in downtown Los Angeles. Visitors can view the two large atriums at street level, which flood the interior with natural light through dramatic glass openings.
The two soaring atriums at the street entrance are engineered to pull daylight deep into the building's interior spaces. The illuminated glass crown at night creates a glowing accent that stands out against the downtown skyline.
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