| Wilshire Regent | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | 10501 Wilshire Blvd,Los Angeles, California |
| Groundbreaking | September 8, 1962 (1962-09-08) |
| Opened | October 1, 1963 (1963-10-01) |
| Height | |
| Roof | 92.47 m (303.4 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 23 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Robert Charles Lesser & Associates Leon Glucksman & Associates |
| Structural engineer | Bernhard Cardan |
| Main contractor | M. J. Brock & Sons, Inc. |
| Other information | |
| Number of units | 208 |
34°03′51″N118°25′58″W / 34.064115°N 118.432811°W /34.064115; -118.432811TheWilshire Regent is a 23-storey, 92.47 m (303.4 ft) full servicecondominiumskyscraper in the Wilshire Corridor section ofWestwood, Los Angeles, California and the 103rd tallest building in Los Angeles.[1]
The Wilshire Regent was originally constructed as aco-op in 1963,[2] making it one of the first major buildings constructed on what would become the Wilshire Corridor. At the time, it was the tallest building in the area and the fifth tallest building in Los Angeles.[1] The building offered expansive views ofLos Angeles including the hills ofBel Air, the skylines ofCentury City,Beverly Hills,Downtown Los Angeles, and the campus ofUCLA. Additionally, many units had views of thePacific Ocean, though some of these views have since been blocked by newer construction.[3][4] The building is located across the street from bothSephardic Temple Tifereth Israel and Westwood United Methodist Church.[5][6] The building originally contained studio, one and two bedroom units, but many units have since been combined.[7]
The building was originally constructed as an upmarket building, and as such includes several amenities. This includes aheated pool,spa,sun deck,doorman,concierge,fitness center,banquet halls,conference rooms,offices,hotel suites, andvalet parking.[8][9]
The Wilshire Regent serves as the home of Joan Merrill in the novelStranger at Home byGeorge Sanders.[10] In the filmIn Like Flint, Derek Flint's apartment is in the Regent.