777 Tower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 777 Tower |
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| Alternative names | 7th + FIG Citicorp Plaza Pelli Tower |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Location | 777 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California |
| Coordinates | 34°02′54″N 118°15′41″W / 34.04845°N 118.26138°W |
| Construction started | 1988 |
| Completed | 1991 |
| Cost | US$250 million |
| Owner | Brookfield Office Properties |
| Height | |
| Roof | 220.98 m (725.0 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 55 |
| Floor area | 1,025,000 sq ft (95,200 m2) |
| Lifts/elevators | 33 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | César Pelli |
| Developer | South Figueroa Plaza Associates |
| Structural engineer | John A. Martin & Associates |
| Main contractor | Peck/Jones (now Jones & Jones) |
The 777 Tower is a very tall office building in Downtown Los Angeles, California. It stands 221 meters (725 feet) high and has 52 floors. This impressive building was designed by the famous architect César Pelli.
It is located at 777 South Figueroa Street in the city's Financial District. The building was finished in 1991 and was first known as Citicorp Plaza. It is also sometimes called the Pelli Tower after its architect.
The 777 Tower has a huge space inside, about 95,200 square meters (1,025,000 square feet). Its lobby, which is the entrance area, is three stories high and decorated with beautiful Italian marble. The outside of the building is covered with white metal and glass, giving it a unique look.
This tower is right next to the FIGat7th shopping center. This shopping center opened in 1986. The 777 Tower has also appeared in movies, like "Police Academy 6: City Under Siege" (1989) and "Swordfish" (2001).
Who uses the 777 Tower?
Many different companies have offices inside the 777 Tower. These companies use the building for their business operations.
- American International Group
- Brown & Riding Insurance Services
- Marsh & McLennan
- RBC Capital Markets
- Zurich
What awards has the 777 Tower won?
The 777 Tower has received several awards for its design and management. These awards show that it is a well-designed and well-kept building.
- 1993 LA Business Council Best High Rise Commercial Bldg
- 1994 LA Business Council Beautification Award
- 1996 Building Owners and Managers Association Building of the Year Award
Images for kids
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The 777 Tower reaching high into the sky.
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Three tall buildings on Figueroa Street: 777 Tower, 801 Tower, and TCW Tower.
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Looking up at the 777 Tower from the 7th+Fig Plaza.
See also
In Spanish: 777 Tower para niños
