L.A. LIVE & Nokia Theater
L.A.'s Entertainment Resort
For almost a year we have had the pleasure of working with your capable and dedicated team ... while we know there are challenges that lie ahead, we are confident Clark has the team to get the job done on time and on budget.
Ted Tanner, Executive Vice President - Real Estate, AEG
Location:
Los Angeles, California
Client:
AEG
Architect:
RTKL
Additional collaborations with RTKL:
ELS Architecture and Urban Design
Size:
765,000 Square Feet
Year Completed:
2008
Sector:
L.A. LIVE is a retail, entertainment, and sports development in downtown Los Angeles’ South Park district. Set on a 20-acre site, this landmark project hosts more than 200 million visitors each year and has helped to revitalize downtown Los Angeles.
Clark served as the general contractor on several components of the L.A. Live & Nokia Theater complex, including the 7,100-seat Nokia Theatre, the AEG Building, the ESPN Building, and a two-story below-grade parking garage that provides structural support for the complex.
The Nokia Theatre is one of L.A. Live’s main attractions. It hosts live music concerts, cultural events, and glamorous industry award shows, including the American Music Awards and the Primetime Emmy Awards. The theatre’s striking glass and metal panel exterior serves as design inspiration for the entire L.A. Live complex.
The AEG and ESPN building are a mix of office, retail, production, and restaurant space. The 408,000 square-foot AEG Building is home to the GRAMMY Museum, the Club Nokia music venue, a radio broadcast facility, corporate office space, and several upscale restaurants. The ESPN Building is the West Coast headquarters of the worldwide sports network. The building contains production and broadcast facilities, offices, and an ESPN Zone restaurant.
The project team met the client's expedited schedule and overcame complicated site logistics, weather delays, and complicated sequencing to deliver L.A. Live & Nokia Theater on time and in budget. Less than one week after receiving the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, the Eagles and Dixie Chicks christened the new performing arts venue with a string of six consecutive sold-out concerts.
The project’s significance to Los Angeles was captured by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, “Without a doubt, Nokia Theatre…is the cherry on top of the major successes we're witnessing in downtown.” Throughout construction, Clark ensured the construction process was a success with the local community.
Awards:
Alliance for Quality Construction - Q Award
American Concrete Institute - Southern California Chapter, Excellence in Concrete Award
California Construction Magazine - Best Performing Arts Project, Award of Merit
California Construction Magazine 'Best of' 2009 - Retail, Award of Merit
Los Angeles Architectural Awards - Los Angeles Business Council
Los Angeles Business Council - Best Unbuilt Project
