After sixty-seven years as "the voice of Hollywood," KNX moved to a new studio in The local TV affiliates left two years later. While Hollywood Heritage secured local landmark designation for the property, it languished for years. By the time the current owners acquired the complex, the site was deteriorating: it had been underused and suffered from incompatible alterations and deferred maintenance.
Previous owners painted over the concrete exterior and enclosed the motor court, as just a few examples. The project team rehabilitated the complex, returning it to its former glory while updating it to meet current needs. The team re-landscaped the courtyard and opened it up for pedestrian use, restored the canopy at the entrance of Studio A, and removed incompatible additions.
The iconic steel sash ribbon windows on the exterior of the complex, rendered inoperable by layers of paint and missing hardware, were painstakingly returned to working condition. After removing multiple layers of paint from the exterior walls, the team discovered that the original concrete was irreversibly stained.
They recreated the look of the original concrete finish with warm gray paint. The team also introduced thoughtful, compatible additions. Even though the owners inherited permits allowing larger additions, they chose not to use them, in order to remain true to the spirit of the historic complex.
Its rehabilitation earned a Conservancy Preservation Award in CBS Columbia Square beautifully exemplifies how historic sites—even those that have seen better days—can return to their former glory and adapt to current needs.
The Los Angeles Conservancy is a c 3 nonprofit organization. Courtesy Kilroy Realty. You are here Home Explore L. Historic Places. A Hollywood entertainment icon received a much-needed rehabilitation and upgrade, exemplifying how historic sites can return to their former glory while meeting current needs.
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