Bjarke Ingels Group Gets Green Light for Los Angeles project
The Los Angeles City Council has given the green light to BIG’s (Bjarke Ingels Group) 670 Mesquit, marking a major milestone for the rapidly evolving Arts District. Located along the LA River, the development will introduce a bold, stepped complex composed of four interconnected buildings rising up to 34 stories. The design, developed in collaboration with Vella Group, is anchored by a concrete grid superstructure reminiscent of a ziggurat, which encloses recessed glass volumes. Each interior module is fully customizable by tenants, allowing spaces to adapt to changing needs while maintaining open, inviting layouts. Topping many of the frames are landscaped terraces, providing generous outdoor areas and enhancing the connection between interior and exterior spaces.
all images courtesy of BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group)
MULTIFUNCTIONAL HUB CONNECTING THE ARTS DISTRICT TO THE LA RIVER
As a true mixed-use hub, 670 Mesquit will encompass 676,000 square feet of office space, approximately 895 residential units including affordable housing, a 271-room hotel, retail and dining venues, a charter elementary school, fitness facilities, gallery spaces, and more. BIG’s modular approach merges the industrial character of the Arts District’s warehouse lofts with the flexibility of contemporary living, creating a dynamic environment for work, play, and residence.
A standout feature of the project by the Bjarke Ingels-led group is its effort to bridge the Arts District with the Los Angeles River. A new park is planned atop the existing freight rail line, providing a long-awaited public green space and helping to revitalize the waterfront corridor. With its striking architecture, versatile programming, and focus on public amenity, 670 Mesquit promises to inject cosmopolitan urbanism into the Arts District, enlivening the neighborhood and redefining the area’s skyline.
the development will introduce a bold, stepped complex composed of four interconnected buildings
landscaped terraces provide generous outdoor areas
670 Mesquit will encompass 676,000 square feet of office space, approximately 895 residential units, a 271-room hotel, and more
project info:
name: 670 Mesquit – Los Angeles Arts District
architects: BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) | @big_builds
location: Los Angeles, United States
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