KPMG Center was designed by highly acclaimed architect Kohn Pedersen Fox and is highlighted by flamed and polished Swedish granite alternating with a glass curtain wall, and a grand, two-story lobby featuring modernist patterns of marble and granite. KPMG Center is LEED® Platinum certified and enhances productivity through its state-of-the-art infrastructure, connectivity and building systems. An exterior grand staircase leads to the serene private courtyard and dining patio, highlighted by a waterfall and reflecting pool art installation by renowned artist, Lita Albuquerque.
Featuring 28 efficient floors, the iconic 550 South Hope is, by design, one of the few boutique high-rises in the heart of the central business district.
A Platinum Level 605,871 sq ft Office building that ranks in the top 2% of projects in this rating system version.
Why It's Green:
95% Energy Star Performance Rating
12% or 100% onsite renewable energy or offsite renewable energy
40% of total energy consumption is system-level metered
40% sustainable purchasing of electric equipment
40% sustainable purchasing of furniture
50% reuse, recycle or compost of ongoing consumables
75% reuse or recycle of durable goods
50% sustainable purchasing of facility alterations and additions
90% sustainable purchasing of reduced mercury lamps
70% diversion of waste from facility alteration and additions
50% of occupied space has daylighting and quality views
21% reduction in conventional commuting trips
30% reduction in indoor potable water use
100% reduction in potable landscape water use
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550 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071