Elevating Downtown Los Angeles with Iconic Curvilinear Living
In the heart of downtown Los Angeles, steps from the sports and entertainment energy surrounding the Staples Center district, CIRCA rises as a defining presence on the skyline. Developed by Hankey Investment Company, this 2 million-square-foot mixed-use high-rise transforms a 2.7-acre site into a vibrant residential and retail destination. With 648 high-end condominiums and more than 50,000 square feet of ground-level retail and restaurant space, CIRCA introduces a new model for vertical urban living in Los Angeles.
The project’s ambition was clear: create an iconic residential address that captures panoramic views while contributing meaningful density and activity to downtown. As LA’s first curvilinear twin residential towers, CIRCA responds with a sculptural form that maximizes sightlines and frames sweeping views of the city and surrounding hills. The paired towers curve gracefully against the skyline, their geometry doing more than making a visual statement. The design expands perimeter exposure, allowing residences to capture light and vistas from multiple orientations.
Inside, the 648 residences range from approximately 750 to 4,000 square feet, offering a broad spectrum of configurations. Each unit is organized to prioritize openness, daylight, and connection to the urban landscape beyond. Floor-to-ceiling glazing draws the city inward, while thoughtful layouts balance privacy with expansive living areas suited to both quiet retreat and lively gatherings.
At the center of the development, a 1.5-acre amenity deck forms an elevated urban oasis. Two pools anchor the outdoor experience, including a dedicated lap pool positioned adjacent to a 2,000-square-foot fitness club. A co-working lounge, clubhouse, and library extend daily life beyond the private residence, supporting remote work, social connection, and recreation within a single, cohesive environment. Generous landscaping and layered outdoor spaces soften the urban context and create places to sit, swim, gather, or simply look out over the city.
CIRCA also embraces a pet-friendly lifestyle with dedicated large and small dog parks, a pet lounge, and a grooming area reserved exclusively for residents. These amenities reflect a broader commitment to convenience and comfort, recognizing the evolving expectations of luxury condominium living in Los Angeles.
At street level, more than 50,000 square feet of retail and dining activate the ground plane, strengthening connections between residents and the surrounding neighborhood. Restaurants and shops animate the pedestrian experience, contributing to the vitality of downtown and reinforcing CIRCA’s role as both a private residence and a public-facing urban anchor.
With a construction cost of $500 million, CIRCA represents a significant investment in the future of downtown Los Angeles. Its iconic form, expansive amenities, and integrated mixed-use program position it as a landmark development that reshapes the city’s skyline while elevating the experience of high-rise living.
