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64 DIGS.NET | 5.29.2020 S P O T L I G H T | F A I R M O N T C E N T U R Y P L A Z A H OT E L & R E S I D E N C E S M A R K E T e Century Plaza promises to be the epitome of high-rise estate living in an urban setting with an array of shops, restaurants, and entertainment just moments away. - Mary Ann Osborn, e Century Plaza Residences " " PHOTOGRAPHS: DBOX uilt in 1966 by Minoru Yamasaki (the famed architect behind the origi- nal World Trade Center)—in L.A.'s Cent ur y Cit y neighborhood, on the former backlot of 20th Century Fox Studios—the landmark crescent-shaped Century Plaza Hotel has had a storied existence. For 50-plus years, the hotel played host to pres- idents (including Ronald Regan and George Bush) and A-listers (like Doris Day, Cary Grant, Tom Hanks and Burt Reynolds), before it was eventually added to the list of National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2009 and then closed for a complete reimagining in 2016. Now the landmark is entering into another era, reopening as a $2.5 billion mixed-use rede- velopment project on 6.14 acres. Set to make its debut this September, the new Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel & Residences will feature a restored 400-room mid-century modern, five- star hotel with 63 single and two-story branded residences, along with 95,000 square feet of high- end retailers and new-to-the-West Coast dining experiences, and 2 acres of open space rife with lush gardens and standout water features. Two 44-story ultra-luxe condo towers (with homes starting at $1.7 million) are slated for comple- tion in early 2021, with more than $200 million in pre-sales already recorded by a roster of nota- ble local and international denizens. "e Century Plaza promises to be the epit- ome of high-rise estate living in an urban setting with an array of shops, restaurants, and enter- tainment just moments away," says Mary Ann Osborn, managing director of sales and market- ing for e Century Plaza Residences. e hotel residences will serve as pied-a- terres, while the tower will offer estate homes alongside a limited collection of penthouses with jaw-dropping vistas stretching from the Pacific Ocean to Downtown L.A. Every home will be outfitted with a fireplace, and the majority of layouts are open concept offering sweeping panoramic views. Other highlights include free-standing stone vanities in the baths; dual walk-in closets; en-suite bedrooms; private elevator vestibules; and professional chef 's kitchens. Among the personalized services and amenities: an array of retail and dining establishments (including a gourmet café and Lumière Brasserie), as well as a 14,000-square foot spa and 24-hour fitness center. Also on tap is a rooftop pool and bar. "e discerning Fairmont Residences buyer will be able to own a piece of history," says Osborn, "while enjoying daily resort living with 24-hour hotel services and amenities." e Fairmont Centur y Plaza & Hotel is remaking the past and looking for ward to a bright future. RETRO-MODERN REDUX W R I T T E N B Y W E N D Y B O W M A N B THE HARLAND WEST HOLLYWOOD 2025 AVENUE OF THE STARS CENTURY PLAZA 310.246.4770 fairmontcenturyplaza.com