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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 E.J. Eckel. Constructed in 1925 for a cost of 2 million dollars, this 7 story factory quickly became an architectural sensation.〔 〕 In 2006, the building underwent a $25,000,000 renovation by Aleks Istanbullu Architects to convert the building to lofts.〔 〕 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.〔Bryan W. Logan (February 07, 2012), (Vincent Gallo Flips Nicolas Cage’s Old Downtown L.A. Penthouse for $2.599 Million ) ''The Hollywood Reporter''.〕〔Lauren Beale (February 2, 2012), (Actor Vincent Gallo lists L.A. penthouse ) ''Los Angeles Times''.〕 Building amenities include a 24-hour doorman, a 75-foot-long saline swimming pool and a gym.〔Lauren Beale (February 2, 2012), (Actor Vincent Gallo lists L.A. penthouse ) ''Los Angeles Times''.〕 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.〔Bryan W. Logan (February 07, 2012), (Vincent Gallo Flips Nicolas Cage’s Old Downtown L.A. Penthouse for $2.599 Million ) ''The Hollywood Reporter''.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Biscuit Company Lofts」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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