| 词条 | The Century Towers |
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|name = The Century Towers |image = Century Towers 1977.jpg |caption = The Century Towers in 1977 |location = 2220 & 2222 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, California |coordinates = {{coord|34.05213|-118.40840|region:US-CA|display=inline,title}} |status = |start_date = April 1963 |completion_date = 1964 |opening = |building_type = Residential |antenna_spire = |roof = |top_floor = |floor_count = 28 |elevator_count = |cost = |floor_area = |architect = I.M. Pei |structural_engineer= |main_contractor = |developer = S. Jon Kreedman & Co. |owner = |management = |references = }}The Century Towers is the first residential project constructed in Century City, Los Angeles. The buildings were developed under the aegis of Alcoa Properties, and they are located along the southern boundary of Century City on the Avenue of the Stars.[1] HistoryBuilt in 1964 by Alcoa, William Zeckendorf and Welton Becket Associates, the Century Towers was originally designed as apartments by architect I.M. Pei. Perhaps best known for the “Pyramide du Louvre,” his landmark glass pyramid addition to the Louvre Museum (Paris, France) Pei brought his signature styling to the creation of the mid-century towers.[2] The towers were converted to condominiums in 1973 by S. Jon Kreedman & Company. Located on {{convert|6|acre|m2}} of land (making it the largest luxury condominium property in Los Angeles), the towers are made up of one-, two-, and three-bedroom single-story (and a few double-story) residences on 28 floors. The development also includes a swimming pool, gymnasium, putting green, and tennis courts. Celebrity residentsThe Century Towers has been home to many celebrities and notables over the years. Those include Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Burt Lancaster, David Janssen, Jack Benny, Sebastian Siegel, Diana Ross, Karen Carpenter who purchased two condos & converted them into her own duplex in 1976, Josh Flagg, Ruth Handler (founder of Mattel), Edith Flagg and Berry Gordy. David Janssen's widow Dani is known for an annual Oscar party thrown in her penthouse.[3] References1. ^{{cite web |url=http://cityplanning.lacity.org/urbanization/greencentury21/HistoricalContext.pdf |title= Greening of Century City |publisher=Rios Clementi Hale Studios |work=City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning |format=PDF |date=April 2007 |accessdate=20 March 2012}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Century Towers}}2. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.centurycitycc.com/about/history-of-century-city/ |title= History of Century City |publisher=StackHouse Media |work=Century City Chamber of Commerce |accessdate=20 March 2012}} 3. ^{{cite news | url=http://articles.latimes.com/1999/sep/12/realestate/re-9254 |title=At Home: Living in an Urban Aerie: Century City offers convenience, security, a prestigious business district and views that are terrific |first=Julie |last=Tamaki |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |date=12 September 1999}} 7 : I. M. Pei buildings|Residential buildings completed in 1964|Residential condominiums in the United States|Residential buildings in Los Angeles|Twin towers|Century City, Los Angeles|1964 establishments in California |
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