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CIRCA
Los Angeles, CA
An address with caché.
Redefining luxury in the city that invented the word.
Times Square,
Pacific Time.
Located at the corner of Figueroa and 12th Street, CIRCA marks the convergence of recreation, residential and retail, tying together the South Park and Sports and Entertainment districts in the heart of downtown LA. Steps from the STAPLES Center, LA Live and the Los Angeles Convention Center, the two thirty-five story towers electrify the LA skyline with a dramatic 27,000 square foot display of LED digital signage—larger than any featured in NYC’s famed Times Square.

But the real showstopper? Attention-grabbing amenities that entice renters even in a market where luxury is business as usual. A two-acre park connects the two towers 90 feet above street level, and features wading and lap pools, dog parks, outdoor fitness and lounge areas and communal fire pits. Elegant interior spaces—from a library and wine bar to clubhouse, business center and dedicated yoga and Pilates rooms—epitomize California chic, taking full advantage of the region’s climate by leveraging indoor/outdoor connections.

While CIRCA’s opulent amenities may have residents’ heads in the clouds, the building itself is closely connected to its surroundings. The curvilinear design of the two towers not only make use of every available square foot of its 2.7-acre lot, but also reference the surrounding architecture. The towers’ offset construction, unique curved design and sleek glass exteriors maximize stunning vistas of the San Gabriel Mountains, Hollywood Hills and downtown skyline, with select units providing continuous 180-degree views. At ground level, high-end retailers and restaurants engage the broader public and further activate the street.

The development achieves a uniquely urban synergy of recreation and residential, establishing a magnetic, dynamic atmosphere that rivals Times Square—and creates an iconic new southern boundary for downtown Los Angeles.
We are creating something that will rival Times Square, change the LA skyline and become a magnet in the downtown area.”
Scott Dobbins
President
Hankey Investment Company
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Curvilinear exterior design references the surrounding architecture, maximizes square footage, leverages stunning views and differentiates from nearby developments.
17,000 square feet of digital signage on Figueroa and 12th Street, 10,000 square feet of static signage facing Flower Street and on the tower crowns and an 80 x 30 LED public art installation illuminate the towers’ exterior and contribute to the region’s dynamic, exciting atmosphere.
Nationally‐branded retailers and restaurants will occupy 48,000 square feet of CIRCA’s ground floor, catering to residents, locals and visitors and providing upscale shopping and dining options for residents.
Glass curtain walls, dramatic exterior lighting and vertically-sectioned façade create an impression of height despite building restrictions.
Luxurious resident amenities provide a competitive edge in a crowded, high-end market.
Residential units begin above the 100‐foot high amenity deck on the eighth floor, rising to three penthouse levels that top out at 400 feet on the 35th floor.
Throughout, we worked hand-in-hand with the architects to create these dynamic inside-out connections.”
Patsy Shigatomi
Principal
HED
Redefining luxury in the city that invented the word.
CIRCA
Los Angeles, CA
PROJECT DATA
An address with caché.