Location: 12th Street and Grand Avenue
Function: Mixed-Use | 311 Units | 5 Two-Story Townhomes | 6,600 SF Retail
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: 2008

South/Evo

The 23-story Evo is under construction; it is developer South Group's third building in the South project. The $160 million, 720,000-square-foot complex at 12th Street and Grand Avenue is expected to be complete in late summer 2008. The 311 condominiums with studio and one- to three-bedroom floor plans range from 730 to 3,500 square feet and will be priced from the high $500,000s to more than $3 million. The interiors will include modern elements and designer fixtures and the project will boast a sixth floor terrace plaza with a lap pool and outdoor kitchen, and a lounge with a viewing deck, outdoor fireplace and fitness center atop the 23rd floor. Like its sister buildings Luma and Elleven, Evo is expected to earn a LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. - Los Angeles Downtown News

http://www.angelenic.com/images/ccrendering_evo.jpg

July 28, 2007

Evo

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1199/934090442_3189ba910d_b.jpg

July 29, 2007

Evo as of Sunday
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1430/967917654_7e5d0c36a8_b.jpg

The coolest thing about South Park was hearing the "barng......barnk" of the Blue Line train that literally wraps itself around the area. A very novel yet unintended touch.

This is going to be quite a formidable building once it's completed! I definately like how it is turning out. Is the South Group going to move forward with Jardin once this is wrapped up?

August 4, 2007

Evo - New vantage point
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1032/1022675098_c6d6eb6d47_b.jpg

Well this project is moving along nicely as we can see. Do we know how many units have been sold so far. Who are the possiblebusiness/tenants moving downstairs. What are prices per sq.ft on this project???

September 15, 2007

Evo
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/ziggy331/LA/JuniorYear177.jpg

September 22, 2007

Evo
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee6/laofanaheim/LosAngeles013.jpg

September 23, 2007

Evo
Working on the 19th floor, so 4 more to go.

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/1852/evo200709232uq6.jpg

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/4799/evo200709231eo2.jpg

All three South buildings from 12th and Flower. From this angle, Evo should be just taller than the AT&T Center when it's topped out. Frank L. Robinson building demolition in the foreground.

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/5293/evo200709233ie7.jpg

October 5, 2007

Evo:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g189/FROMLOSANGELES/2daIdaaMexicalienagosto020.jpg

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/5293/evo200709233ie7.jpg
whats going on in the foreground of this pic?

^ They've demolished that structure to make way for a surface parking lot.

Oh great, we get so excited about LA sometimes, but then that hope gets shoved back in our faces with stuff like this. I hope that the parking is only very temporary.

Where exactly do you mean, referring to the October 5th photo? All I see is Evo, a green fence, and the street. Where is this parking lot?

Edit.

November 3, 2007

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From Flickr, by fridayinla

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From Flickr, by fridayinla

Evo's turning out beautifully.

Where exactly do you mean, referring to the October 5th photo? All I see is Evo, a green fence, and the street. Where is this parking lot?

The building in the foreground is being demolished.

November 18, 2007

Evo construction (looks like it has 10 more floors to go, looks like it's the same height as Luma thus far?):
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee6/laofanaheim/11-17-07/LosAngeles011.jpg

November 17, 2007

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From Flickr, by Juice Stain is my contact

November 24, 2007

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From Flickr, by fridayinla

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December 9, 2007

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Construction Watch: Downtown's Evo South Is Glassing Right Up

By Dakota
December 12, 2007

Construction at downtown's 311-unit Evo South (http://www.evo-south.com/) soldiers on: The first move-ins will happen in June 2008, while the South Park building will be complete in October 2008, a sales rep for the building informs us. Oh, and the prices? They start in the high $400,000s, while the glassy views from the penthouse levels will cost ya: those units are priced at $3 million and up.

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Completion in October 2008?! Damn. :ohno:

I know thats what I thought when I read that. Why does it take another full year almost when the building is only 1.5 floors from top out? Do they need to take a break or something? btw I cant wait to see if that guy on the parcel west of EVO/ south of LUMA will finally give in and sell in 2008 so South Group can continue on their proposed 14 story structure.

Completion in October 2008
Incredible, only in LA!

SMFH

Completion in October 2008?! Damn. :ohno:

Do they finance in small increments there?

What happened? :ohno:

December 24, 2007

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^ Evo is really starting to take form and I like it.... :applause:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g189/FROMLOSANGELES/downtown028.jpg

It has nice architectural touches throughout the entire structure, almost artistic. I like it :)

It has nice architectural touches throughout the entire structure, almost artistic. I like it :)

Me too, I think it needs a 46 story twin...................

it seems to ME that it never changes

That should be open in three more months:bash:

January 12, 2008

Evo sticking out into the skyline. Taken yesterday while driving on the 10 east to 110 north connector road.

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/6628/evo200801121iw6.jpg

January 15, 2008

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February 10, 2008

Evo
Framing the mechanical penthouse at the top, so aside from the helipad, Evo is topped out. Glass has fully reached the top setback, at least on the east side (pictured).

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/1238/evo200802101pt9.jpg

south park is starting to look a lot like san diego but with the staples center rather than petco park.

^ The two are vastly different from one another. ;)

i'm not so sure about that. with all these glass clad towers, the skylines are starting to look alike.

well San diego is already light years ahead of south park in terms of density, height, design with its recent boom of condos and lofts. South Park can only dream of catching up to what San Diego already has accomplished maybe within the next 10+ years even thought San diego has done it in roughly 8 years.

i'm not so sure about that. with all these glass clad towers, the skylines are starting to look alike.

Well, in that case, it's starting to look more like Portland or Vancouver.

well San diego is already light years ahead of south park in terms of density, height, design with its recent boom of condos and lofts. South Park can only dream of catching up to what San Diego already has accomplished maybe within the next 10+ years even thought San diego has done it in roughly 8 years.

San Diego isn't light years ahead of South Park.

A view of Evo's 'backside'.

February 9, 2008

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From Flickr, by fridayinla

me likes Evo :)

Yeah evo is looking great! What is the giant green wall in this pic for?

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/6628/evo200801121iw6.jpg

That would be the Convention Center.

February 23, 2008

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From Flickr, by atomicshakespeares

February 23, 2008

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From Flickr, by fridayinla

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March 2, 2008

Evo

From the Flower Street Blue Line station, which was absolutely packed after the Laker game. :tup:

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/4354/evo200803022mm8.jpg

The other side. They've installed mesh panels on the first 12 floors or so.

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/2835/evo200803021kt6.jpg

Closer on the mesh panels.

http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/1683/evo200803023id8.jpg

I really love this building. I wish it was 30 floors!!:nuts:

March 8, 2008

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2284/2320794398_c5d1b7f31c_b.jpg
Evo

LASF, could you change the title of this thread so it reads Evo | 240ft | 23 fl | T/O? Thanks.

I thought the structure was 260'+ after reading the brochure for the building something like 263 or 264'.

^ The website says that it's 240 feet:

http://www.evo-south.com/index.htm

Cool video about Evo from Youtube.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8077358519464756620&q=south+park+downtown+los+angeles&total=143&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=1

wasn't sure where to post this

Silver Lining in Downtown L.A. Downturn
South Collection Sales Steady

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bucking the trend of downtown Los Angeles’ delayed developments, rising residential inventory and sagging home sales, The South Group announces that residences at its chic new South Collection high-rise community are selling steadily.

The South Collection, in the heart of South Park near STAPLES Center and LA Live, consists of a trio of residential buildings: Evo, scheduled for completion in summer 2008; Luma, occupied, final few residences now selling, and Elleven, fully occupied and California’s first LEED Gold certified condo. Luma and Evo are also expected to be LEED certified later this year. :banana:

Known for its award-winning, eco-conscious design and organic approach to urban transformation, The South Collection continues to attract Angeleno homebuyers.

By the numbers:

Since January 2008, 20 residences in Luma have sold; an equivalent of 11% of Luma’s total number of units (236).
Luma is nearly sold out; only three units remaining.
Luma averages eight sales per month.
The South Sales Center’s traffic-to-sales conversion ratio is an impressive 1 in 21 (compared to current market absorption of 1 in 55).
Why have potential new homebuyers been turned onto South?

Location.

That’s the number one reason, according to a recent survey of Luma homebuyers. Almost 82% of those polled picked South because of its convenient downtown setting.

And who are these new homebuyers?

Well-educated and successful professionals – a majority of which are first-time homebuyers. The South survey shows that 85% are college graduates, 38% of whom hold Masters degrees. The top reported occupations are entertainment (11%) and finance/accounting (11%), followed by legal and high tech (both about 9%) and medical.

A major finding was that 38% of Luma buyers work in downtown L.A. and 24% work 15 miles or less from downtown. (this seems very low)

“Our survey clearly reflects Angelenos’ desire to live, work and play in the heart of downtown and cut down considerably on driving,” said Rhonda Slavik, director of marketing. “We’re also hearing that our model ‘green’ community is highly appealing to homebuyers. It’s also within walking distance to the Metro and L.A.’s major civic, financial and educational centers.”

The South Collection is not only downtown L.A.’s first new residential development in 24 years, but a sustainable one at that, incorporating numerous eco-friendly, energy-efficient measures to maximize energy savings. Evo, Luma and Elleven were designed to save approximately 3.7 million kWh annually which translates into 2.4 million lbs. of CO2 offset.

“People’s home buying choices are affected by their desire to live in a true neighborhood. South is more than just buildings,” Slavik explained. “We’ve created a 24-hour neighborhood of pedestrian paths, gardens and a lively streetscape of retail shops and services where residents can mix and mingle. The entire city is at their doorstep. That’s highly attractive to homebuyers.”

Evo Information: (213) 622-5400; www.southcollection.com; South Sales Center, 408 W. 11th Street.

awesome

mmmm...sure doesn't sound like a Times article, yeah- this is where you post that. :)

March 23, 2008

Evo
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By k3d

March 24, 2008

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^ A beautiful addition to Downtown, to say the least.

Indeed. South Group has been good to us thus far.

very nice pics.

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/trolltoast/37310961.jpg LATimes

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/trolltoast/37310961.jpg LATimes

Ya know, most don't seem to appreciate our one and only supertall- simply because of some of the others out there. But look how dinky baby Evo looks by comparison! :)

^^ :lol: It relly looks like a baby...And US Bank tower looks like a dad, and Aon like a mom...:lol:

Yeah, and all the rest are their illegitemate little children :)

is ready. Finishes are done. Very happy how it turned out.
Paid extra $3 grand to have penthouse finishes on the unit...
worth the price. I asked for a price reduction as suggested
by the lender....no price reductions. Doubled the value
of the contract deposit.

Moving in date for the unit is October.....lower floors.
Upper floors will be late June.

Corner Units overlooking the pool, luma, elleven and
the rest of downtown reminded of Vancouver area.
Awesome view!!! Starts at 875K and up.

They are offering incentives now. Check Evo website
for details. They said 60% are in contract.

The westside units are okay with nice views.....but
kinda of small feel to it.

South Group are in partner about the new Little Tokyo
development...I'm told.

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

We're happy for you :sly: Dancing bananas all around :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

is ready. Finishes are done. Very happy how it turned out.
Paid extra $3 grand to have penthouse finishes on the unit...
worth the price. I asked for a price reduction as suggested
by the lender....no price reductions. Doubled the value
of the contract deposit.

Moving in date for the unit is October.....lower floors.
Upper floors will be late June.

Corner Units overlooking the pool, luma, elleven and
the rest of downtown reminded of Vancouver area.
Awesome view!!! Starts at 875K and up.

They are offering incentives now. Check Evo website
for details. They said 60% are in contract.

The westside units are okay with nice views.....but
kinda of small feel to it.

South Group are in partner about the new Little Tokyo
development...I'm told.

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

congratulations! Don't forget to post some pics of the awesome views I'm sure you will have. :banana:

:banana: because I don't want to feel left out!

:banana::banana:...And two dancing bananas by me...:)

April 6, 2008

Evo

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/4736/evo200804061ct9.jpg

I obviously have a problem obeying posted rules...

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/5508/evo200804062ae9.jpg

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/5184/evo200804063pt4.jpg

May 4, 2008

Evo

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7623/evo200805042lc8.jpg

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/599/evo200805041mc2.jpg

Cladding starting to appear on the crown.

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5580/evo200805043ye9.jpg

The park area between Elleven and Evo.

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/4900/evo200805044on1.jpg

I think the Grammy Museum will be up and running before Evo gets finished. Patience...Patience

May 12, 2008
Just a quick picture from Staples
http://i27.tinypic.com/21bp5bt.jpg

^ I wish this one would just hurry it up a little.

seems like they cant hurry up without breaking a new window every other day lol

unofficial evo retail report, interior renderings
by Stephen Friday on May 19, 2008
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Damn, that looks good...:)

May 30, 2008

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From Flickr, by LA311

May 26, 2008

Evo

They're still working on the crown and lifting heavy stuff up there, which is why the crane's still there. Notice the railings on the corner balconies.

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Needs furniture! Does NOT need more sunlight- beautiful :) (somehow you've managed to comandeer Friday's pics where I have not. I bow to you, West)

that crane isnt there today.

June 8, 2008

Not sure exactly when this happened, but the Evo crane is down:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/11jp/dtla/IMG_4002.jpg

^^ THAT looks like paradise

^^ THAT looks like paradise

June 22, 2008

Evo

From Flower, with AT&T Center's new crown.

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/3649/evo200806221eo7.jpg

I love the deep dark colors. I know some people were complaining at the other thread...but I love the industrial feel to it. It's a good representation of what South Park is turning into.

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I know this is probably a stupid question, but what's that dirt lot in the lower left hand corner? It dosen't even look like there's a fence around it.

^^ Frederick's of Hollywood's proposed 5 story car-wash

Evo does look industrial! Looks like something you would find in Berlin :)

L.A. Hard Hats Premieres Sunday, August 3, 2008, with Back-to-Back Episodes at 9 and 10 p.m. ET/PT; Airs Regularly Monday Nights at 10 p.m. ET/PT Starting August 4 http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/trolltoast/ccrendering_evo.jpgangelic
Washington, D.C. JULY 1, 2008 It's taken 94 million pounds of concrete; 7 million pounds of steel; 20,000 outlets, receptacles and light fixtures; 907 sinks; 515 toilets; and countless hours of blood, sweat and teamwork. And now an eco-friendly 23-story building has taken its place in the Los Angeles skyline. But erecting any high rise is no easy task, let alone in an earthquake zone. It is fraught with challenges, from rough winds to equipment malfunctions to crew walk-outs. Any setback or miscalculation can cost time and money or risk life-threatening injuries, and fracture the teamwork necessary to make it happen.

From the producers of Deadliest Catch and Ice Road Truckers comes L.A. Hard Hats, a dramatic new series that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs faced by the men and women responsible for creating Evo, a 23-story eco-friendly high-rise structure in earthquake-prone Los Angeles. In a unique approach, each of the first five one-hour episodes of L.A. Hard Hats follows a specific trade from the first day on the job until completion of that phase of the project. The sixth and last episode recaps the finishing touches and gives viewers a first buyer's look at the (as of yet) unopened and uninhabited building.

Filmed over a two-year period, this six-part series tells the story from the point of view of the tradesmen -- ironworkers, concrete crews, electricians, plumbers and glaziers. Each episode follows one particular trade from start to finish -- and the pressures, rivalries and setbacks the crews experience as they translate paper specs and blueprints to real-time logistics and real-life daily work. Learn the tricks of the trade while discovering the hidden structure of a modern-day high-rise built to uphold one of the world's toughest earthquake and fire safety codes.

"Anything can happen, no matter how much you engineer something," said Doug Will, construction supervisor on the project. "One thing cracks and breaks, and the whole thing comes down."

The six L.A. Hard Hats episodes are:


L.A. Hard Hats: Rodbusters
Series Premiere: Sunday, August 3, 2008, at 9 p.m. ET/PT

A crew of ironworkers carries and painstakingly sets more than 7 million pounds of steel rebar over 400 days. They are led by first-time foreman Julio Sandoval and his salty supervisor, Ed Collier. From day one, it's a challenge for the new guy. Julio and his team fall a month behind and he becomes the target of his fellow foremen's furor over the slipping schedule. The ironworkers battle design flaws, architectural changes, irate subcontractors and the occasionally uncooperative weather. Plus, a building boom in L.A. leaves them understaffed and constantly initiating new batches of "punk" apprentices.

L.A. Hard Hats: Mud Men
Premiere: Sunday, August 3, 2008, at 10 p.m. ET/PT

How do you pour and shape the 94 million pounds of liquid stone that go into making Evo? On this job the "Prince of the Pour" is Lynn Call, who shows us tricks of the mud men trade including vibrating poles and double-bladed riders that skim over the finished decks like mini Zambonis. Working a step ahead of the concrete crew are the form carpenters, whose job it is to build the deck and wall forms that support and shape thousands of pounds of wet concrete. The carpenter crew includes foreman Steve Siglar; his supervisor Doug Will, a bulldog of a boss; Robin Esquiro, a veteran form carpenter; and Robbie, Robin's 22-year-old son.


L.A. Hard Hats: Pipe Pullers
Premiere: Monday, August 4, 2008, at 10 p.m. ET/PT

A small army of plumbers installs more than 170,000 feet of iron and copper pipe, and builds the immensely complex system that will bring hot and cold water to more than 3,000 faucets, showers, toilets and appliances. We are with them from their first day on the job, as they begin to nail down precise locations for hundreds of pipes that run inside walls that haven't yet been built. We follow them as they assemble a "thousand-piece puzzle of pipe," and we tag along with the inspector who has to give his blessing to each piece of this mind-boggling maze. We also follow crews from other trades building parallel systems: sprinkler fitters, methane barrier riggers and "tinknockers" who put together Evo's HVAC (heating/ventilation/air conditioning) ducts.


L.A. Hard Hats: Sparkies
Premiere: Monday, August 11, 2008, at 10 p.m. ET/PT

A team of electricians led by the jovial Bob Mutt runs more than 2 million feet of wire to power up 20,000 outlets, receptacles and light fixtures. They spend their first few months laying down junction boxes and "smurf" tube conduit that will be imbedded in Evo's concrete decks. Then a core team rigs each floor with switchgear -- high-tech control units that serve as both main breakers and electronic power meters. After the interior framing goes up, a six-person "rough-in" crew blasts through each floor, "boxing" (attaching wall boxes to the framing), "roping" (running wire through the walls), running "home runs" (wires that connect to a unit's subpanel) and "stabbing" (inserting the conduit into each electrical box). A data crew runs cable for Internet, phone and TV. Once it's all installed, tested and inspected, a crew unlocks the vault -- an underground bunker where 34,500 volts of electricity is harnessed, bringing Evo the 4,000 amps it will consume when fully inhabited.


L.A. Hard Hats: House of Glass
Premiere: Monday, August 18, 2008, at 10 p.m. ET/PT

The crew installing Evo's 3,425-piece glass and aluminum "curtain wall" exterior must overcome all sorts of setbacks from design failures to exploding concrete pumps. As can be expected, the exterior of a high rise presents daunting design requirements that will enable it to withstand earthquakes and 75 mph wind-driven rain. In this episode, go to a secret testing facility where a 3-story Evo mock-up is built solely to see if it can be broken. But then the real disasters begin. With the job half done, one of the units fails a critical water test. Then a concrete pump bursts. But Rick Morris, the self-described Rodney Dangerfield of construction, leads the installation crew, and he and his team take each setback in stride as they transform a concrete skeleton into a spectacular cutting-edge high rise.

L.A. Hard Hats: Race to the Finish
Premiere: Monday, August 25, 2008, at 10 p.m. ET/PT

The series finale captures the mad race by a dozen different subcontractors to finish Evo in time for the grand opening. Will everything be completed and will the crews' work pass inspection? Join the workers for a "topping out" party on the roof celebrating their team challenges and triumphs. Then get a first-time buyer's tour and see how it all came together.

Curbed LA

Ooooo...swanky!

Learn the tricks of the trade while discovering the hidden structure of a modern-day high-rise built to uphold one of the world's toughest earthquake and fire safety codes.


I love this statement! LA is a special place.

July 13, 2008

Evo

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Pines are a nice touch! Jeez :lol: you don't usually see that in a downtown urban setting, do you? The homeless dude is like "That one's crooked.."

they look too out of place to me.

July 15, 2008

South Park looking good. Evo is finishing up.
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Afternoon Fun: Build Your Own Downtown Condo http://easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-fighting-smileys-459.gif (http://www.loostime.com/) http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/trolltoast/hhhgggfffdddsss.jpg

As mentioned previously, the construction of 23-story eco-condo building Evo was documented for the National Geographic series "LA Hard Hats" and now the show's website features an interactive section where you can build you own multi-million dollar South Park tower. There's also sketches, designs, and a 3D tour of the glassy tower. Go build there if you can't afford the real thing aka that $1.1 million Elleven penthouse that just hit the market yesterday.

LA HARD HATS http://easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-fighting-smileys-459.gif (http://www.cheapsealants.com/) http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/la-hard-hats/all/02#tab-interactive

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^^ Heard about that show... but forgot about it until now

NGC is also running a series on gangs in Los Angeles right now. Did you know that the 'crips' were called the 'cribs' until people started reporting that the gangs that were attacking them looked like cripples! That was because the gang members would walk with these canes with a certain kind of handle on them. Stylin'

That's kinda funny :D

Who's starring on screen again? :)LA Hard Hats Offers Front Row Seat for Downtown Construction
By Eric Richardson
Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 06:45AM
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Construction crews work on the roof of Evo, star of the new series LA Hard Hats.

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — The X Games, kicking off today at Staples Center and L.A. Live, aren't the only entertainment putting Downtown on the screen this weekend. Sunday marks the premiere of LA Hard Hats, a National Geographic series chronicling the construction of Evo, the third building in the South Group collection.

The series is all about construction, with each episode focusing on a different trade at work on the site. This week I talked to Jim Stammer, who managed the Evo job for general contractor Howard S. Wright.

Jim's worked on many projects. So did the production make the job feel different? "Certainly they did at first, a lot of the folks on the job were intimidated by the big furry microphone in their face," Jim told me. Pretty quickly, though, the workers got used to ignoring the crew and going about their work.

Jim said that the National Geographic crew knew when to let the crew just do their jobs. "They were a good team player."

And how did the show come out? "It's the real deal. These guys aren't actors, so they pretty much tell it the way it is."

How well does it do on educating the public about what's really going on up on construction jobs? "From that perspective, I think they did a great job."

LA Hard Hats premieres Sunday evening on National Geographic Channel. BlogDowntown http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/trolltoast/ngc_logo.png L A http://easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-fighting-smileys-459.gif (http://www.loostime.com/) HARDHATS National Geographic Channel: Check ya local listings :)

Bits on just about every episode on you-tube already, interesting :)

You guys watchin this shit? The whole structure is down to a 10th of an inch! I love concrete! :)

The rebar process in Rancho Cucamonga is amazing :)

Hanover turned down NGC for this show. I wonder why they would do that?

Oh yeah? Where dju hear that?

August 20, 2008

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August 24, 2008

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^^ now THAT is what a sidewalk should look like. I really appreciate all the thought that was put into it.

Beautiful details! Of course, if you really wanted to know what went into this project, you would be watching NGC right about now.

^^ now THAT is what a sidewalk should look like. I really appreciate all the thought that was put into it.

A place for homeless people to sleep and use the bathroom, they are thoughtful

^^ with enough development in south park and bringing in more people, that won't have to be a reality

nice photos now if only they could start further developing that stretch of 12th all the way down to Figueroa that would be very impactful. Very sleek, modern building, hopefully Indiglo will start soon across the street in that parking lot.

I love "LA Hard Hats"

Anything for our fair city.

August 27, 2008

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^^ It took some time
but better Done Right than right away
I am a satisfied Angeleno with this project

‘Project Runway’ execs eye Evo for season 6 http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/trolltoast/key_art_project_runway.jpg hulu.com
by Stephen Friday on August 27, 2008
Builders behind South Park’s Evo project can’t get construction wrapped fast enough — and not just because anxious buyers are ready to start their move-ins.

Executive producers for Bravo’s top-rated reality series Project Runway want to bring its sixth season — coast-hopping from Greenwich Village to Downtown Los Angeles — to the luxury tower at 12th and Grand. (A cable network deal struck in April states the show will jump to Lifetime Network after season 5 finishes its run on Bravo this fall.)

The building, no doubt chosen for its proximity to FIDM and the Fashion District, is busy adding finishing touches to portions of the interior and street level facade, but isn’t quite ready for occupancy.

Robert Arends, a publicist from JWalcher Communications who reps the tower explains, “They have to start filming in September, and it’s all contingent on Evo’s TCO permit, which we’re expected to receive on September 4. That might be cutting it close for their production schedule.”

He continues by joking that Evo may soon need its own agent for television bookings, since the property is also the focus of National Geographic’s LA Hard Hats, another reality show covering highrise construction drama whose next episode airing August 31 is titled “Race to the Finish.”

Can they make it happen in time? Apparently, everyone can tune in to find out.

The public grand opening of Evo is now scheduled for Sunday, October 5 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. angelenic

August 30, 2008

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pretty

^^ Yes, except for that parking lot.....

Wish that Construction fence had a meaning for being there...

August 31, 2008

Evo

Still very dirty, but should look pretty good once they clean it up.

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The sidewalk on 12th. There's a notice for a 4,650 sq. ft. restaurant posted on the 12th Street side.

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I had better not see any kick marks on that stonework or New York style gum stains on those sidewalks or the next bums I see will receive a drive-by Pinkberry upside their head!

I've been watching the L.A. Hard Hats series,.. and I had absolutely no clue how difficult it is to build these puppies. Forget it!

This photo is a few weeks old, but it provides a nice view of Evo and the recently renovated AT&T Center.

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They both look like they're made of gold :)

Hmm... I might buy a studio here. Anyone know what the HOA runs in this building?

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It looks kinda nice from some angles, but overall its a pretty dull-looking building.

^ I have to disagree with you. Though no architectural marvel, it is a rather sleek and classy building.

I would have to agree.. these new south park buildings remind me of boring high-rises in europe.

It's rather Berlinish, but dweebo, you'd have to agree you'd wet your pants 2220 times before you got to one of their bathrooms.

It sorta looks like it should move foward like a giant cruise ship towards USC.

September 18, 2008

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Even the street lamp works in that shot :)

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September 23, 2008

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January 28, 2009

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Now selling from $400,000, that's totally within my budget. :nuts:

i heard mayor V set a quota for the city to encourage developers to build 20,000 affordable units in LA proper by 2011 or something? anyone have an article on that?

abbreviatedAs part of his effort to put a roof over the head of all City residents, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa recently unveiled Housing That Works- a five-year, $5 billion plan to build 20,000 affordable housing units and make Los Angeles a more affordable place of middle-class families to live and work.

"This City’s economic success and vitality depend on our ability to plan for a future of sustainability and stability in our housing market," Mayor Villaraigosa said. "This plan lays the building blocks of housing our middle class can afford and takes the first steps

toward building "housing that works" for all Angelenos."

Housing That Works represents the first time that all housing and planning departments are coming together in a coordinated effort, with one strategy to invest in affordable housing. This coordinated effort will bring a new level of transparency and stability to the City’s housing investment strategy, which will allow it to leverage $1 billion in public funds into a $5 billion investment in affordable housing throughout local neighborhoods. Wednesday, 01 October 2008 12:16 Cynthia de Castro Asian Journal

Prop H failed 3 years ago which was our best chance at forcing "affordable" housing and density into neighborhoods. Otherwise Neighborhood Councils will just oppose, block and sue against building for the undesirables in their communities. Hopefully we can attempt as a city to pass another affordable housing measure in the near future.

The South Group Reports 40 Sales in 60 Days at Luxury High-Rise EVO in Downtown Los Angeles


LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The South Group reports that Evo – Downtown Los Angeles’ LEED-Certified 311-unit residential high-rise – has sold 40 homes in the last 60 days, including 14 sales in March and 26 in April. Evo is now nearly 40% sold-out and is projected to have closed escrow on 20% of the building by the end of May.

As a result of the recent sales surge, Evo has sold all two-bedroom homes priced in the $500,000s. Only 18 two-bedroom units priced under $1 million remain.
In February, Evo closed escrow on a $3.2-million penthouse – the most expensive residential unit ever sold in Downtown Los Angeles.
Evo remains Downtown Los Angeles’ only new-construction high-rise residence available for move-in before 2010.
Evo’s sleek and stylish silhouette rises 24 stories over South Park at the corner of 12th and Grand. Condominiums are priced from $385,000 to $3.6 million, with floorplans ranging from 730 to over 3,500 square feet.

Evo consists of 311 studios, one- and two-bedroom soft loft condominiums and two-story live+work townhomes. Each residence features high-end amenities and rich refined finishes such as natural hardwood floors and wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, designer countertops and fixtures, expansive operable windows, decks, Juliet balconies, walk-in closets, four levels of secured parking and a 24-hour lobby attendant. A large open-roof terrace plaza with an infinity-edge lap pool, plasma televisions and shared food preparation area sits atop the sixth floor. “Two-Forty,” an exclusive resident lounge, takes advantage of inspiring views on the 24th floor. Also on the 24th floor is Zen Fitness, the resident-exclusive, state-of-the-art fitness center managed by health celebrity Juliet Kaska.

For more information, visit www.EvoSouth.com.

The stability of Evo’s developer, The South Group, inspires additional confidence in the area surrounding Evo. The South Group is comprised of Portland-based Williams & Dame Development and Gerding Edlen Development, whose history of innovative and environmentally friendly neighborhoods have bolstered the City of Portland’s reputation for smart urban planning. With the completion of Elleven and Luma, The South Group has delivered the first residential high-rises in California to be awarded LEED Gold certification. The addition of Evo’s LEED Silver designation makes South the largest green residential community in California.

well thats good news. i went to a few of their open houses, events and so forth, and all were packed. this is a hopeful sign for the area. Evo is the best building around though, thats for sure. They have everything.

are luma and elleven sold out?
apart from concerto there are not that many units for sale in the south park area until 717 9th converts back to condos for sale again. the historic and arts districts are another thing though.

This is what happens when EVO sells its 200th unit! (111 units still left) I wasn't there but as you can see in the left corner, I E was! . http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/trolltoast/album%202/2009_11_evobad.jpg CURBED LA