9454 Wilshire Boulevard
| 9454 Wilshire Boulevard | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Location | 9454 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California |
| Completed | 1968 |
| Owner | Beverly Wilshire Investment Company |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 12 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect |
Robert E. Langdon, Jr. Ernest C. Wilson, Jr. |
9454 Wilshire Boulevard (a.k.a. "Glendale Federal Savings Building" and "Bank of America Building") is a landmark building in Beverly Hills, California.
Location
It is located at 9454 on Wilshire Boulevard in the City of Beverly Hills.[1][2]
History
The building was built for the Glendale Federal Savings company.[1][2] It was completed in 1968.[1] It was designed by architects Robert E. Langdon, Jr. and Ernest C. Wilson, Jr..[1] The cornice is made of dalle de verre, thus giving the impression of rainbow-like reflections as one gets closer to the building.[1]
It was the first high-rise building on the Beverly Hills section of Wilshire Boulevard.[1] It is twelve floor high, making it the second tallest building in Beverly Hills after the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.[2][3] The Beverly Hills City Council required the developers to create a green space in exchange for the height of the building.[1] As a result, Reeves Park, a pocket park, was created.[1]
There is a three-level subterranean parking lot underneath the building.[1]
In 1981, the building was purchased by the Beverly Wilshire Investment Company.[2] There are currently a Bank of America branch on the first floor[4] and NSBN LLP on the fourth floor.