11755 Wilshire
Reimagining Corporate Real Estate for the Modern Workplace
11755 Wilshire Boulevard repositions a 1986 Class A office tower for contemporary corporate needs. Through strategic adaptive reuse and interior architecture, RIOS created a hospitality-driven environment where biophilic design and wellness-focused programming redefine what’s possible in asset enhancement.
Biophilic Innovation and Environmental Performance
A living green wall system serves as the project’s most striking feature. Testing showed it runs 44°F cooler than adjacent glazing while providing thermal relief and creating vital habitat for urban pollinators. Advanced GFRC panel cladding seamlessly adapts to the building’s original serrated geometry, establishing a distinctive architectural presence along the Wilshire Corridor. These sustainable interventions reduce heat island effect, elevate environmental performance, and improve the street-level experience.
Hospitality-Driven Amenities
Dynamic programming transforms how tenants and visitors experience the building. A flexible 100-person conference center features 16-foot curved glass partitions that adapt to varied needs. Co-working terraces and a corner café with expansive outdoor patio bring hospitality-inspired amenities into the workplace. Extensive interior planting—from dramatic lobby moss walls to the seventh-floor fitness center—creates wellness-focused environments throughout. Strategic landscape buffers along Wilshire Boulevard activate the streetscape, transforming what was once a cold corporate corner into a pedestrian-friendly destination that enhances urban connectivity.
Office Renovation to Boost Value
The sophisticated material palette balances luxurious marble with warm wood, creating inviting indoor-outdoor spaces that inspire community interaction. 11755 Wilshire establishes a compelling model for how Southern California’s aging office inventory can be repositioned. It meets modern workplace needs and contributes positively to the urban fabric, showcasing how thoughtful renovation can deliver both environmental and experiential value.
Project Collaborators
Client: LaSalle Investment Management
Architecture: RIOS
General Contractor: Howard Building Company
Structural: Walter P Moore
MEP: ARC Engineering Inc
Acoustics: Beckmann Acoustics