LOS ANGELES | Oceanwide Plaza | 677' - 49 FLOORS | 2X - 530' - 40 FLOORS | ON HOLD [Archive] - Page 2

112597jorge

Sep 3, 2014, 11:06 PM

http://www.mingtiandi.com/real-estate/finance-real-estate/oceanwide-real-estate-sells-320m-bond-as-developer-debt-grows/

Oceanwide Real Estate Sells $320M Bond as Developer Debt Grows

http://turbo3.mingtiandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/fig-central.jpg?61174c

200 million seems too cheap to build a project on the scale of LA Live, I wonder if it has shrunk, i hope not.

colemonkee

Sep 4, 2014, 1:05 AM

The $200 million was for the land, the development rights, and the designs. Construction costs will be above and beyond the $200 million.

blackcat23

Sep 4, 2014, 1:20 AM

I wouldn't worry about the project shrinking.

Oceanwide Group has finally started working on construction permits with LADBS (http://buildinglosangeles.blogspot.com/2014/09/oceanwide-group-finally-getting-active.html), and it looks like they're going forward with the exact same project as before.

Two towers (53 stories and 38 stories), eight-story podium, ground floor retail, restaurant, health club. Massive ten-level parking garage (three floors below grade).

Some other vague information we've seen does indicate that they're going to build the project in two phases though. So perhaps the $320 million is only intended for one of the two buildings.

SD_Phil

Sep 4, 2014, 5:08 AM

I've been a member for nearly 10 years. LA is FINALLY getting the kind of development it has needed. I'm so excited for the future of the area.

blackcat23

Oct 1, 2014, 4:20 PM

From the Central City thread:

Just got an email about a meeting later this month regarding the Fig Central project. Here is the revised project description:

The Figueroa Central project will bring nearly 1.5 million square feet of new mixed-use development to the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment District. The project will transform an entire 4.6 acre city block and provide much needed hotel rooms, residential units, and retail for Downtown LA. The project includes a 183-room five-star hotel, 504 residential units, and close to 170,000 square feet of commercial and retail space in a 7-story podium anchoring three high-rise towers. The hotel and retail will support the Convention Center and the project overall will provide a transitional connection between the Sports and Entertainment District and South Park.

Looks like the design may have changed?

Flavius Josephus

Oct 2, 2014, 2:59 AM

From the Central City thread:

As I noted on the Central City thread, there are LADCP filings that would seem to confirm this. No change in sq ft, but 3 towers and fewer (so presumably larger) condos.

black_crow

Oct 18, 2014, 8:11 AM

Here the new design.

http://buildinglosangeles.blogspot.com/2014/10/first-look-at-redesigned-figueroa.html

We will get even higher buildings.

112597jorge

Oct 18, 2014, 7:42 PM

in the filing it says "Cavalli hotel".

can this be a Robero Cavalli Hotel like Armani has done? If so that would be great.

blackcat23

Nov 25, 2014, 3:49 AM

LADBS has issued demolition permits for the existing structures at 1101 Flower Street, future site of Figueroa Central. Besides parking, the property currently features two low-rise buildings and an underground bank vault. Heavy equipment was already on-site this afternoon, so look forward to some imminent destruction porn.

Also, would someone please update the title of this thread to represent the new three-tower plan?

Heights are:

49 stories/677 feet
40 stories/530 feet
40 stories/530 feet

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vBprR9kBYLg/VEH-Gyzw94I/AAAAAAAAEZ0/mBo8KXJ8th8/s1000/fig4.PNG
http://buildinglosangeles.blogspot.com/2014/10/first-look-at-redesigned-figueroa.html

Yackemflaber69

Nov 25, 2014, 6:32 AM

:cheers:
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colemonkee

Nov 25, 2014, 3:48 PM

Thread title altered. Would love to see some demolition porn shots.

blackcat23

Nov 25, 2014, 3:58 PM

Thread title altered. Would love to see some demolition porn shots.

Thanks!

Nothing like some NSFW SSP. There's a backhoe and a bulldozer now, but no movement as of 7:10 am.

chris08876

Nov 25, 2014, 4:38 PM

http://turbo3.mingtiandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/fig-central.jpg?61174c

This project is unique. While certain developments that include billboards and bright lights can be at times a little outlandish, this one doesn't overdo it and actually looks like it will complement the surrounding area pretty well. Also, an increase in foot traffic is always a plus for a neighborhood. Giving it more zest and life. Afterall, thats what cities are all about.

blackcat23

Nov 26, 2014, 6:07 AM

Fencing going up around the perimeter of LA/Fig Central.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7znr1s3IB6Y/VHVnXt2b5fI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/5AibQzKTBOk/s1000/DSC03777.JPG
http://buildinglosangeles.blogspot.com/2014/11/demolition-imminent-at-fig-central-site.html

blackcat23

Dec 16, 2014, 3:25 AM

Demolition started earlier today. Most of the building seen in on the right side of the above picture is already gone.

Docjalby

Dec 16, 2014, 1:20 PM

Lets see if this works

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7509/15415723943_8660008ee3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pueBDR)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/pueBDR) by joshraymd (https://www.flickr.com/people/130160238@N08/), on Flickr

Picture by me tonight. First time using flickr and trying to upload a picture. I had to peek my phone through a crack to get the shot.

Eightball

Dec 16, 2014, 2:36 PM

^^^ nice update man, came through clear

Zapatan

Dec 16, 2014, 4:26 PM

nice :)

Quixote

Dec 16, 2014, 4:38 PM

I really don't care for twin buildings, but the addition of a third tower along with the increased heights is tremendous. It'd be nice if we could have actual renderings.

caligrad

Dec 16, 2014, 11:44 PM

I actually love the new design. downtown will be getting a crap load of new residents, added density, added height to the skyline and stretching south and the retail at the bottom will be great. My only beef with the building is its literally covered with balconies. People tend to sometimes use balconies as added storage to the junk they already have inside. I would hate to drive up the 110 and see this buildings balconies covered with people hording crap they should be throwing away.

Flavius Josephus

Dec 17, 2014, 1:26 AM

Only permits so far are for demo; plan check is slowly chugging along through the process.

DistrictDirt

Dec 17, 2014, 1:31 AM

I really don't care for twin buildings, but the addition of a third tower along with the increased heights is tremendous. It'd be nice if we could have actual renderings.

You don't see triplets very often. The only ones I can think of off the top of my head are Society Hill Towers (http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000KhvYzoktLCk/s/860/860/Phila066.jpg) in Philly.

caligrad

Dec 17, 2014, 9:06 PM

I wonder if/where will the webcam be placed.

blackcat23

Dec 25, 2014, 3:55 AM

Awesome.

Fig Central to break ground early 2015, to open in 2018

http://www.trbimg.com/img-549b6e52/turbine/la-fi-figueroa-central-rendering-01-jpg-20141224/700/700x394

http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/la-fi-1225-property-report-fig-central-20141225-story.html

LosAngelesSportsFan

Dec 25, 2014, 6:25 AM

I'm really liking it!

Quixote

Dec 25, 2014, 7:46 AM

Higher resolution rendering:

http://www.trbimg.com/img-549b6e52/turbine/la-fi-1225-property-report-fig-central-20141225

Docjalby

Dec 25, 2014, 8:44 AM

I almost purchased a place at I think Evo because of the amazing view of the Staples Center it had....

blackcat23

Feb 21, 2015, 1:52 AM

http://brighamyen.com/2015/02/20/luxury-cavalli-hotel-coming-to-massive-fig-central-in-downtown-la/

Luxury Cavalli Hotel Coming to Massive Fig Central in Downtown LA

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/10994236_1042215022459540_6737806440329768092_o.jpg

https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/10914937_1042215025792873_6973227348411962372_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/10997635_1042215019126207_7415203497384533918_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10980153_1042215029126206_6826833828806117227_o.jpg

ltsmotorsport

Feb 21, 2015, 5:53 AM

Great looking development. Would be nice though if the two shorter towers were angled just a bit to form a 'v' pointing at the arena. Just a slight angle would help articulate the massing of all the towers together and give a little additional space between them as well.

blackcat23

Feb 22, 2015, 3:32 AM

http://buildinglosangeles.blogspot.com/2015/02/shiny-new-renderings-released-for.html

A couple more Fig Central renderings.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OV6c7KUGLkM/VOlEgAA41kI/AAAAAAAAFb8/E4GquF3XScA/s1000/fig1.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nNiPq27ur00/VOlFU7GG41I/AAAAAAAAFcE/CmwOr7dBPKI/s1000/fg2.jpg

patriotizzy

Feb 23, 2015, 8:52 PM

O.O Oh my goodness. This is sexy.

Quixote

Feb 23, 2015, 11:44 PM

^ Probably a little too sexy. This is way too Vegas/Miami for my taste, but the significance of the location requires something of this magnitude. It's a huge win for DTLA.

LosAngelesSportsFan

Feb 24, 2015, 2:03 AM

Honestly, im loving it. We needed something different in DT and this along with Metropolis are gonna add a much needed flair to South Park!

SLO

Feb 24, 2015, 6:46 AM

Looks great, a nice change for LA, really stretches downtown south

Thefigman

Feb 24, 2015, 5:27 PM

This blends in well with the look LA Live gives on the other side of the Staples Center.

caligrad

Feb 25, 2015, 5:00 AM

Great addition to LA's skyline. By the end of 2020 Downtown with all the upcoming projects will easily double in size and adding lots of length southward. South park cant fill up fast enough.

Gram3000

Feb 25, 2015, 5:49 AM

Yeaa a lot more southward & a little bit eastward with up to 25 towers potentially, DTLA is Back!!

blackcat23

Mar 16, 2015, 3:09 PM

http://www.ladowntownnews.com/news/huge-project-breaks-ground-in-south-park-this-week/article_61137fac-c9c3-11e4-92db-1f4221da6bc7.html

Huge Project Breaks Ground in South Park This Week

http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/ladowntownnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/87/18741058-c9c4-11e4-a552-7f64756af878/55035040f11d5.image.jpg?resize=760%2C760

black_crow

Mar 17, 2015, 7:10 AM

blackcat23

Mar 19, 2015, 4:59 PM

Mayor @ericgarcetti breaks ground on the Oceanwide Plaza in DTLA.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CAeUfZiUgAA58Rg.jpg:large
https://twitter.com/LAMayorsOffice/status/578594349623054337

LosAngelesSportsFan

Mar 19, 2015, 5:47 PM

Oh yeah! Lets get this thing going. Hopefully it will be built with the same mach 5 speed as Metropolis

BrandonJXN

Mar 19, 2015, 5:53 PM

So is Fig Central now called Oceanwide Plaza?

blackcat23

Mar 19, 2015, 6:02 PM

Their promotional literature has called it Fig Central, but the banner from the groundbreaking ceremony certainly sends a conflicting message.

colemonkee

Mar 20, 2015, 5:29 AM

I don't think they'll be able to go as fast as Metropolis. Both Metropolis and Wilshire Grand have the unique benefit of having no immediately adjacent (or even remotely adjacent) occupied residential or hotel properties, so they've been able to secure permits to work overnight (which Wilshire Grand takes advantage of nearly every day and Metropolis takes advantage of on select dates). Oceanwide Plaza or Fig Central (or whatever it ends up being called) is immediately adjacent to at least 2 residential buildings, so I highly doubt they'll be working through the night. They'll be limited to 7am - 7pm rules, which should make progress a bit slower than Metropolis. That being said, they can make up for that with expert coordination of trades and materials.

LosAngelesSportsFan

Mar 20, 2015, 6:39 AM

Good points. Lets hope they get creative

black_crow

Mar 20, 2015, 7:15 AM

black_crow

Apr 9, 2015, 10:16 PM

Eightball do you have any update pictures? I saw you posting one a few days ago. Looks like they are digging out the foundation for the skyscraper.

UserName01010

Apr 19, 2015, 1:58 AM

Pictures taken by me: 04/18/2015

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tPjIvVDszR8/VTMKz7Ra2lI/AAAAAAAADU8/YofSjqxDxl4/s1600/20150418_164639.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P6Tn1hMD6nM/VTMK0T6ST2I/AAAAAAAADVA/FA1kxRCxCaU/s1600/20150418_165017.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Feb5zI1KIuE/VTMKxkUMpKI/AAAAAAAADU0/f-yJ3X9rRaI/s1600/20150418_165229.jpg

black_crow

Apr 20, 2015, 5:04 AM

Thank you for the update UserName01010. :worship:

UserName01010

Apr 20, 2015, 6:57 AM

Thank you for the update UserName01010. :worship:

You're welcome! :)

UserName01010

May 24, 2015, 7:15 AM

Pictures taken: 05/23/2015

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WuS_L8PkOyw/VWFzxz3qIcI/AAAAAAAAEDk/uDc6FB60M1s/s640/20150523_142246.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--B-CTuqehNs/VWFz2adAoTI/AAAAAAAAEEI/eVVOJpAlBx4/s640/20150523_142633.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B7iVI7TX0Uc/VWFz5suqtLI/AAAAAAAAEEc/P0ZYn1dakXA/s640/20150523_142826.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yEiOuimTF_M/VWFz59t9O1I/AAAAAAAAEEg/DgMvS2SIkzc/s640/20150523_142952.jpg

black_crow

May 24, 2015, 8:03 AM

Thank you again. I am happy to find some updates.

We can see the progress. The whole Downtown-Area looks like a construction site. :cheers:

Steve8263

May 26, 2015, 11:34 PM

Good to see some progress here, seems to be off to a slow start.

UserName01010

Jul 12, 2015, 7:43 AM

Picture taken by me on 07/11/2015

https://scontent-lax1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10981819_1467963630187219_3266678096981369486_n.jpg?oh=ca013996f5eaa1fa0f1112977e6579a3&oe=5655CE77

blackcat23

Sep 7, 2015, 4:24 PM

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5747/21178284621_d52d79b478_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ygsfbi)Construction Watch 2015, FigCentral Project (https://flic.kr/p/ygsfbi) by STERLINGDAVISPHOTO (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sterlingdavisphoto/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/781/20549340733_ab96b24278_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xiSK5a)Construction Watch 2015, FigCentral Project (https://flic.kr/p/xiSK5a) by STERLINGDAVISPHOTO (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sterlingdavisphoto/), on Flickr

Jaycruz

Sep 7, 2015, 6:34 PM

^^ Thanks for the update blackcat. I wonder if they will have the foundation done before the rainy "this years El Nino" season gets here.

LosAngelesSportsFan

Sep 7, 2015, 9:22 PM

Awesome. Looks like we should be ready for rebar, concrete and cranes in a couple weeks

timpdx

Sep 7, 2015, 10:38 PM

From today 9/7

http://i.imgur.com/taRfE9B.jpg

DownTown Giant

Dec 15, 2015, 8:28 PM

:shrug:. . . I hope they didn't forget to start building something here.....

UserName01010

Dec 15, 2015, 8:43 PM

:shrug:. . . I hope they didn't forget to start building something here.....

If you look at the Metropolis Earthcam and zoom in to the Fig Central site, you can see activity at the site.

http://www.earthcam.net/projects/webcor/metropolis/

DownTown Giant

Dec 16, 2015, 5:23 AM

:tup:Thanks 01010 ! .... I'll check it out.

cesar90

Dec 16, 2015, 7:01 AM

I got to be honest I didn't see a lot of change in the site, I took this pics just tonight.

http://i.imgur.com/mKAmKxp.jpg?1

Bikemike

Dec 16, 2015, 10:30 AM

When does this project move into the "U/C" sub forum?

King Kill 'em

Dec 16, 2015, 10:01 PM

When does this project move into the "U/C" sub forum?

When concrete is poured. I know concrete has already been pored but I think it has to be the big foundation concrete pour

colemonkee

Dec 16, 2015, 10:14 PM

^ We can move it when we see rebar for the foundation being put in place, which would indicate the start of structural construction.

blackcat23

Dec 22, 2015, 7:33 AM

Flythrough Video for Oceanwide Plaza (http://urbanize.la/post/fly-through-dtlas-oceanwide-plaza)

http://urbanize.la/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/field/image/oceanwide2.jpg?itok=ihhu5gyw

BrandonJXN

Dec 22, 2015, 12:22 PM

It's like a mixture of Santa Monica Place and The Bloc.

SLO

Dec 23, 2015, 10:39 PM

This tower will make a big impact on the skyline being on the southern end.

King Kill 'em

Dec 24, 2015, 4:00 AM

This tower will make a big impact on the skyline being on the southern end.

That's why I'm even more excited for this project than Metropolis!

Jaycruz

Dec 24, 2015, 5:55 AM

Agreed. Fig central is truly a skyline altering project. With hopefully more to come in that area in the very near future. Circa may be shorter but its pulling its weight too in the southern stretch of downtown. Waiting for the day the skyline is fully south and meets the 10 freeway.

caligrad

Dec 28, 2015, 10:11 PM

I went to go check out the fly through video and Oceanwide forced Urbanize LA to take the video down. I wonder why.

ozone

Dec 30, 2015, 7:49 PM

The Joel Kotkin opinion piece in the Times failed to address the real reasons for the densification of Los Angeles, namely that there's no more land available for low-density suburban development and just as important the post-babyboomers are no longer enamored with that product.

Love the Oceanside Plaza!

sw5710

Dec 30, 2015, 11:37 PM

That's why I'm even more excited for this project than Metropolis!

Is this taller then the Metropolis 56 story building.

NativeOrange

Dec 30, 2015, 11:45 PM

Is this taller then the Metropolis 56 story building.

Yes. At least according to the most recent updates on the projects thread titles. (For future reference, the thread title states the height of the building in feet :tup:)

Anyway, it says that the tallest tower in this project is 677', while Metropolis' tallest is 647'. This may not be completely accurate, because I know it was news to most of us recently that Metropolis did not include podium levels in their towers floor count, so it depends on where that person got their height info.

Bikemike

Dec 31, 2015, 1:04 AM

That's why I'm even more excited for this project than Metropolis!

I feel Oceanwide will have a bigger impact for this reason as well. Metropolis is buried within an already tall CBD and Oceanwide will do more to move the skyline South despite being roughly the same height.

From an urban design standpoint I do wish it didn't look so much like a Vegas resort, though. Blech! :yuck:

King Kill 'em

Dec 31, 2015, 10:44 PM

Yes. At least according to the most recent updates on the projects thread titles. (For future reference, the thread title states the height of the building in feet :tup:)

Anyway, it says that the tallest tower in this project is 677', while Metropolis' tallest is 647'. This may not be completely accurate, because I know it was news to most of us recently that Metropolis did not include podium levels in their towers floor count, so it depends on where that person got their height info.

They downsized the tallest metropolis by 20 feet but upped the third tower by 10. Sounds weird but check the metropolis thread for more information.

King Kill 'em

Dec 31, 2015, 10:45 PM

ozone

Jan 1, 2016, 7:40 PM

I feel Oceanwide will have a bigger impact for this reason as well. Metropolis is buried within an already tall CBD and Oceanwide will do more to move the skyline South despite being roughly the same height.

From an urban design standpoint I do wish it didn't look so much like a Vegas resort, though. Blech! :yuck:

I kind of see your point about which will have a greater impact, OVP or Metro. But I don't see a problem with a little Las Vegas/Tokyo in Los Angeles. The city is big and diverse enough to absorb it without it in anyway defining it. Plus that's kind of vibe the area has, or at least moving in that direction. So actually I say bring it on and more please.

Jaycruz

Jan 2, 2016, 4:35 AM

^^^ I agree, People are up in defense over this project but it fits the area like its suppose to. No necessarily asking for more, but this isn't bad for what it is. Hopefully the Luxe site becomes legit. It will add to the district.

BrandonJXN

Jan 2, 2016, 4:18 PM

I feel Oceanwide will have a bigger impact for this reason as well. Metropolis is buried within an already tall CBD and Oceanwide will do more to move the skyline South despite being roughly the same height.

From an urban design standpoint I do wish it didn't look so much like a Vegas resort, though. Blech! :yuck:

Erm..this is right across the street from Staples Center/LA Live. You know..this thing.

http://media.theagencyre.com/wp-content/uploads/Ritz-Carlton-Residences-at-LA-Live-012.jpg
http://media.theagencyre.com/wp-content/uploads/Ritz-Carlton-Residences-at-LA-Live-012.jpg

This is a block north.

http://cdn.cstatic.net/images/gridfs/53235bccf92ea12b4b010479/mh01.jpg
http://cdn.cstatic.net/images/gridfs/53235bccf92ea12b4b010479/mh01.jpg

A Vegas style resort across the street from a event center that could fit right at home on the strip.

AngelDiaz

Jan 3, 2016, 6:23 AM

In the video rendering fig looks shorter than the Ritz-Carlton ? Isn't it supposed to be taller than it?

Jun

Jan 3, 2016, 7:23 AM

In the video rendering fig looks shorter than the Ritz-Carlton ? Isn't it supposed to be taller than it?

Well the Ritz is 667 feet, so yeah it should be slightly taller

blackcat23

Jan 18, 2016, 6:08 AM

.

http://southpark.la/oceanwide-notice-construction-closures/

some news on Fig Central

Oceanwide Plaza, currently under construction at 1101 S. Flower St., will be conducting a series of large-scale concrete pours at its project development site. The work will be performed on W. 11th St., W. Flower St. and Figueroa St. Concrete trucks and pumps will be utilized to complete the work.

A total of 27,000 cubic yards of concrete will be poured. This project will require a total of four consecutive weekends to complete. Work will be carried out within a 24-hour period each weekend from 11:00 pm Friday to 11:00pm Saturday. Each pour is scheduled to take place on the following planned dates: March 11-12, March 18-19, March 25-26, April 1-2.

112597jorge

Jan 19, 2016, 12:32 AM

.

I'm guessing we will see this project above ground level by the end of the April pour.

King Kill 'em

Jan 19, 2016, 1:53 AM

I'm guessing we will see this project above ground level by the end of the April pour.

Probably not because there's 2 or 3 floors of underground parking I think

black_crow

Jan 19, 2016, 3:33 PM

Probably not because there's 2 or 3 floors of underground parking I think
Yes, even May would be very unrealistic.

It is a huge site.

Quixote

Feb 6, 2016, 6:23 AM

Another fly-through video:

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Valyrian Steel

Feb 6, 2016, 8:12 PM

This project has sure taken its sweet time since groundbreaking.

Easy

Feb 8, 2016, 3:53 AM

This project has sure taken its sweet time since groundbreaking.

Yeah. It broke ground before Circa. And I recall them initially stating that they thought that they would break ground before metropolis. I'm really curious as to what has delayed them. I initially speculated that it may be design changes requested by the hotel operator (similar to when 8th/grand signed WF) but it turns out they don't even have one yet.

a very long weekend

Feb 9, 2016, 1:51 AM

^ so great to get these developments in los angeles. pretty much the only american city, i guess aside from miami, with these sorts of projects. oceanwide, do 10-20 more of these; please bring us the bladerunner l.a.!

DownTown Giant

Feb 18, 2016, 4:06 AM

:shrug:When did this project actually break ground ? I know there was talk that they were worried about working during..... "El Nino" ....which actually hasn't happened either ...

Jun

Feb 18, 2016, 4:59 AM

:shrug:When did this project actually break ground ? I know there was talk that they were worried about working during..... "El Nino" ....which actually hasn't happened either ...

Some would say current building cycle is over.

Valyrian Steel

Feb 18, 2016, 6:54 AM

The el niño stuff is BS. Circa broke ground months after oceanwide and it's a couple of floors above ground while this thing has been a hole for the better part of a year now.

caligrad

Feb 18, 2016, 8:27 AM

Didn't someone post that Oceanwide requested a permit to tweak the foundation about 2 months ago?

At the end of the day we'll see what happens in March when that concrete pour is set to happen. That date is a bit ambitious since we haven't seen any big rebar work with the foundation to date.

I don't think theres a cause of concern just yet. Some got nervous when Metropolis set idle for months. Now look at it. And the weather claim is just an excuse. I even poked fun at the Stadium plan claiming to have setbacks because of it.

NativeOrange

Mar 5, 2016, 4:57 AM

Heard on another forum that 2-3 cranes were being erected today. Can anyone confirm this?

UserName01010

Mar 5, 2016, 8:22 PM

Crane action at Oceanwide Plaza! Picture taken by me this morning...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/IBWrpe5xapHAzZyCPqAmrj_QJaJr7I-ZUxI8VNpN5t9GHX00tCdQ-Y3WC5pJ_xVeKQdpPPMVOX2ocmngn5B23GwMNCXdtjDnc9PoG2uEDQ=w506-h284

ozone

Mar 6, 2016, 12:10 AM

... know there was talk that they were worried about working during..... "El Nino" ....which actually hasn't happened either ...
Actually it did happen and is happening. It just missed Southern California this time. Northern California is seeing a lot of rain.

BTW I love the look of Oceanwide Plaza. It reminds me of a typical big Asian development and as someone pointed out is pretty unusual for North America. It will have a major impact on LA Live.

colemonkee

Mar 8, 2016, 4:30 AM

Moved to Highrise Construction forum after pictures on Facebook confirmed rebar for the tallest tower's matt foundation has been laid. This one's been a long time coming. Since 2006 or 2007. Not quite the wait we had for Metropolis, but that doesn't make it any less sweet...

UserName01010

Mar 8, 2016, 4:43 AM