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In 2009, the iconic crescent-shaped Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles was added to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, saving the iconic structure from demolition to be enjoyed by future generations.

In 2021, the beloved jewel of LA unveiled its $2.5 billion renovation. The six-acre mixed-use redevelopment project included renovations of the property’s 16 floors that house an additional 63 privately owned residential units and 400 guest rooms, including 49 suites. Also included was the erection of two glitzy 44-story residential towers, with 94,000 square feet of boutique shopping and commercial space, a state-of-the-art ballroom designed to accommodate Hollywood’s most significant awards events, and luxury amenities such as the 14,000-square-foot spa.

With a public plaza and outdoor garden space, the entire project, from design to amenities and services, was created to envision the glamour, glitz, and indulgence that is uniquely Hollywood.

Working on a vertically-challenged project that involves multiple structures with simultaneous work on various levels — hotel and residential units on different floors, parking garages, laying decks — is no small feat. Many creative solutions and decisions had to be made so as not to alter the facade of the historic cultural landmark. The site itself also had its obstacles being in the center of a packed urban environment along Avenue of the Stars, tucked between the Century City Westfield Mall, 20th Century Fox, and busy streets.