Location: 11th Street and Hope Street
Function: Mixed-Use | 236 Units
Developer: The South Group (http://www.exploresouthgroup.com/) | Gerding Edlen Development (http://www.gerdingedlen.com/) | Williams & Dame Development (http://www.wddcorp.com/)
Architect: GBD Architects (http://www.gbdarchitects.com/) | TVA Architects (http://www.tvaarchitects.com/)
Completion: 2007

South/Luma

The second phase of Portland-based South Group's South project opened in June and about 90% of the 236 units have sold, according to a spokeswoman for South Group. The $80 million development at 11th and Hope streets is a 19-story tower and is only the second residential building in Downtown to earn a green certification as a LEED building. The project includes penthouses, two-story townhomes, and one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts ranging from 750 to 3,400 square feet. Amenities include hardwood floors, built-in kitchens, designer fixtures, balconies and a plaza pool deck shared with Elleven, the first South development, which opened in 2006. - Los Angeles Downtown News

http://www.luma-south.com/images/luma_ne_view.jpg

http://www.luma-south.com/images/luma_sw_view.jpg

I must say that those three projects are moving rather quickly.

so i take it that the ouside color will no longer be caca brown and grey instead?

February 17, 2007

Luma

Moving along, but they're gonna have to hurry to have those April move-ins.

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View from the south.

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Well folks, Luma turned out GREAT!

Luma

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The New 11th Street.

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The new Hope Street.

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That street view is pretty, I can't wait for shops to go there.

now to fill it with people and repeat all over downtown LA! i really like coming down 11th towards staples, its very nice. Cant wait until Jardin and LA central are U/C, then it will be phenomenal! The area from 12th to Pico should be the next block that gets remade, hopefully South Group has more plans for South park.

I also noticed an electronic "downtown" sign on 11th heading towards staples....its not operating yet but its kind of cool

^^I noticed the same thing near Exposition Park last week.

July 29, 2007

Luma's sidewalk
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1005/967917860_21a1ea837c_b.jpg

The great Luma!
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Front of Luma
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I like those sidewalks saw them today while visiting Ralph's, never seen that done to sidewalks before in that way.

^ How do you feel about the landscaping being right smack dab in the middle of the sidewalk? I think if they were going to add landscaping to the sidewalk, they should've widened it first.

Interesting touch......like I said, I've never done it any other place before.

A few weeks old, but...

The city is currently installing street lamps spec'd by the South Group. These are being placed along Hope, 11th and Grand at the perimeter of the completed buildings.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/11jp/elleven/IMG_0014.jpg

I used to work close by this area in the late eighties... I can't believe the transformation it's gone through this place. It's just amazing!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2380/2141312017_b140833cc6_b.jpg
From Flickr, by fridayinla

^What restaurant is slated to open there?

^ From SSP:

The first signs of life have appeared for the new restaurant @ the base of LUMA in South Park. "HYGGE" described as a european restaurant and lounge, with a danish bakery. Unfortunately they're also promoting this space as a rental for special events, so I highly doubt we'll actually see anything happening here anytime soon.

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Walked across the street to check out the progress at Bottle Rock

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mmmmmmmmmmm......Danish!

wow that cheese wine thingy better get a move on if they want to reach their target buildout date.

I like the crosswalk, myself:)

Here are a few pics of the new restaurant space...

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From Flickr, by fridayinla

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From Flickr, by fridayinla

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From Flickr, by fridayinla

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http://www.angelenic.com/south-park-to-get-cozy-with-hygge-restaurant/

Let me guess. Those flowers haven't been hanging from that lamp post before. That may say more about the plans for the area. Could be wrong :)

Heyyyy, those lamp posts are NEW :)

Got a look-see, inside today. Very, very nice.

^^ what are the most affordable ones going for?

^^ what are the most affordable ones going for?

Not sure. Was visiting and this one must have been near 800 or 900 thousand bucks easily. Extremely spacious and nicely done. HOA fees are near a thousand bucks a month.