777 Tower (originally known as Citicorp Center and also known as Pelli Tower) is a , 52-story high-rise office building designed by

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located at 777 South Figueroa Street in the

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. Developed in 1991 by South Figueroa Plaza Associates as Citicorp Plaza, the building spans approximately 1,025,000 sq ft (95,200 m²) and has a three-story

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lobby. The exterior is clad with sculpted white metal and glass. The tower is adjacent to the

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shopping center, which opened in 1986 as "Seventh Market Place" and had two department stores:

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and

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It was purchased from Maguire Properties by owner

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. A shot of the tower under construction can be seen looking from 12th street in the 1989 comedy '' Police Academy 6: City Under Siege''. It also plays a role in the finale to the 2001 film ''

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'', where a Skyhook helicopter deposits a bus full of hostages on the helipad.

Tenants

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Awards

*1993 LA Business Council Best High Rise Commercial Bldg * 1994 LA Business Council Beautification Award * 1996

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Building of the Year Award

Gallery

References

External links

777 Tower official websiteJones & Jones Construction
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