Friday, June 23, in the financial district of Los Angeles held a long-awaited opening of the «Wilshire Grand tower» — the highest skyscraper on the West coast of the United States. In honor of this event, the 76-storey skyscraper will Shine the bright lights.
«Wilshire Grand tower» — one of a kind skyscraper in the City of angels. Its uniqueness lies not only in the impressive tall (335 meters), but in the absence of a flat roof. On top of the tower flaunts a 48-metre spire in the shape of the sail.
Since 1974, all high-rise buildings of Los Angeles were supposed to have a rooftop helipad in case of fire or emergency situations, but the developers «Wilshire Grand tower» used alternative safety measures.
The new skyscraper was a place for hotel InterContinental on 339 rooms, 3.5 km2 of office space, shopping center, observation deck with views of Catalina island and many restaurants. One of them deserves special attention: on the 73rd floor Sky Deck Bar & Lounge is the place for those who are not afraid of heights. This is the best place to enjoy fine cocktails, and fine wines, enjoying the splendor of the evening Los Angeles.
«Wilshire Grand tower» is owned by Korean company Hanjin Group. The construction of the skyscraper cost the owners $ 1.2 billion.
The building owes the status of the high its spire. Before installing the parts, the palm among the skyscrapers of the West coast belonged to the Bank of America tower, with a height of 310 m.
