UDR’s Vision on Wilshire
Location: 6245 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
Developer: UDR, Inc.
Contractor: MATT Construction Corporation
Architect: Steinberg Hart
A breath of fresh air in a bustling metropolis, the 18-story Vision on Wilshire blends the convenience of urban living with the freedom of a lofty sanctuary. The mixed-use luxury high-rise soars above the Wilshire corridor, one of LA’s busiest and most exciting arteries, offering residents access to nearby activities. A design-forward approach to urban living guided every aspect of the concept. The units are stacked for efficiency. The emerging cellular pattern on the facade shifts from level to level, lending the sense of a dynamic structure while interrupting the scale. Glass cladding adds to the exterior’s visual appeal and blends seamlessly with lower retail and parking levels. One-of-a kind end units with 270-degree views take advantage of the building’s geometry. The position of the tower itself, along with the residences, frames panoramic vistas of the surrounding San Gabriel mountains, Pacific Ocean, Griffith Observatory and other LA icons. Dining, recreation and lounge amenities on the upper levels, including a 60-ft pool and podium-level clubhouse, extend entertainment and event space from a perch breathtaking enough to rival any Hollywood Hills home.
Argyle House
Location: 1755 Argyle Ave., Los Angeles
Developer: Related California
Contractor: Build Group Construction Company Inc.
Architect: LARGE Architecture
Subcontractors: Marmol Radziner | Pacific Structures
This 18-story, mid-century modern-inspired building boasts 114 luxury apartments with an array of elevated amenities and tailored services, providing the ultimate indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The exterior design of the building is rooted in the spirit of mid-century design yet executed with a more modern geometry. The resulting shape of the apartment balconies being offset from floor-to-floor creates a striking sculpted facade.
FINALISTS
Bechtel Residence, California Institute of Technology
Developer: California Institute of Technology
Contractor: MATT Construction
Architect: ZGF Architects
Subcontractor: KPFF Consulting Engineers
Metropolis Los Angeles Tower II
Developer: Greenland USA
Contractor: Webcor
Architect: HED
The Pearl on Wilshire
Developer: Cityview
Contractor: CBG Building Company
Architect: Van Tilburg, Banvard & Soderbergh, AIA
Subcontractors: Century West Plumbing|Toro Enterprises, Inc.|Seacon Construction Inc.
Lender: Bank of America | City National Bank
