Biscuit Company Lofts
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The Biscuit Company Lofts is a 7-story building in Los Angeles, California. Built in 1925 as a factory, the building was converted to live/work lofts in 2006.
History
Conceived as the west coast headquarters for the National Biscuit Company, this landmark structure was designed by Eckel & Aldrich of St. Joseph, Missouri. Constructed in 1925 for a cost of 2 million dollars, this 7 story factory quickly became an architectural sensation.[1]
In 2006, the building underwent a $25,000,000 renovation by Aleks Istanbullu Architects to convert the building to lofts.[2] In 2007, developer Linear City LLC completed restoration of the property, part of the larger downtown L.A. gentrification effort that saw the repurposing of the area's mostly-abandoned industrial structures into 104 live/work lofts.[3][4] Swinerton Builders operated as the general contractor on the renovation project.[5] Building amenities include a 24-hour doorman, a 75-foot-long saline swimming pool and a gym.[4]
L.A.’s Office of Historic Resources declared the building an historic cultural monument in 2007. As a designated historical monument, the Biscuit Company Lofts qualifies for the Mills Act Program, a provision that offers homeowners an allowance on their annual property taxes.[3]
In 2022, Justin Lin sold his 4,300 square penthouse atop the 7th floor of Biscuit Company Lofts for $5.5 million.[6]
In popular culture
The building was featured in Downtown with Huell Howser.[7]
Notable residents
- Nicolas Cage (2008)[3]
- Vincent Gallo (2009-2012)[4]
- Justin Lin (2012–2022)[8][9]
- Michelle Shocked[10]
- David Willardson[10]
Awards
- 2008: Chicago Title Renovated Buildings Award, Residential [11]
References
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- ↑ a b c Bryan W. Logan (February 07, 2012), Vincent Gallo Flips Nicolas Cage’s Old Downtown L.A. Penthouse for $2.599 Million The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ a b c Lauren Beale (February 2, 2012), Actor Vincent Gallo lists L.A. penthouse Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ Project Name: Nabisco Lofts, Swinerton Incorporated.
- ↑ Jack Flemming (26 August 2022), ‘Fast and Furious’ director Justin Lin sells Arts District loft for record $5.5 million Los Angeles Times.
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- ↑ Lauren Beale (April 24, 2012), Justin Lin buys Vincent Gallo's penthouse for $2.6 million Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ Jack Flemming (26 August 2022), ‘Fast and Furious’ director Justin Lin sells Arts District loft for record $5.5 million Los Angeles Times.
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External links
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