ISSUE 1 Lantana community of creative professionals presents
EXPOSITION
FEATURING CHANGE
AVAILABLE
FLOW
Improvements are underway at Lantana to give tenants more inspiring common spaces and to enhance the environmental sustainability of the campus
Large-scale space is available at Lantana in the Center Building and on the South Campus. These buildings provide a rare opportunity for high visibility in the Santa Monica Media District
The Expo Line is coming! Alternative transportation options, beautiful outdoor living rooms, and a convenient bike path are on the horizon at Lantana
And more reasons why Lantana is the home of select creative professionals in the heart of Santa Monica’s Media District. LantanaSantaMonica.com
Lantana community of creative professionals presents
EXPOSITION Welcome to the first issue of Exposition, a
Jamestown, Lantana’s owner, is a committed
publication for and about the Lantana campus.
landlord
Lantana is a twelve-acre, five-building campus located
professionals who work to understand tenants’
in the heart of the Santa Monica Media District. But it
businesses
is so much more than a collection of bricks and mortar.
amenities to support those businesses. Jamestown’s
Lantana is the place where Alejandro Iñárritu’s tour
corporate culture is built on an understanding that
de force, Oscar-winning Birdman was put together.
tenant success should be a top-of-mind, daily goal.
It is the home of P90X and other inspirational videos
For more than 30 years, Jamestown has built a
Team Beachbody produces to bring fitness to millions
reputation for stewardship of landmark properties
of people daily. It is where Dick Clark Productions
on the east and west coasts of the United States.
makes New Year’s Rockin’ Eve magic and where
Iconic and beloved places like Chelsea Market,
birds get angry. In short, it is a place where media and
Ghirardelli Square, Boston’s Newbury Collection,
entertainment companies thrive in a premier location
and Malibu Village, among many others make up
among their peers.
the Jamestown portfolio.
with
and
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team
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provide
multi-disciplinary
environments
and
Join the Lantana community of creative professionals and thrive with Jamestown.
LantanaSantaMonica.com Chelsea Market, New York City
Malibu Village, Malibu
Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco
AVAIL AB L E
Ground Floor
Lantana South Building 1 3003 Exposition Boulevard, Santa Monica
Second Floor
Lantana South Building 1 is one of the newest buildings on Lantana’s campus, built in 2000 for IMAX Corp.
Architecturally stunning and extremely functional, IMAX worked out of this three-story structure for 15 years, consistently making innovative strides in creating immersive entertainment experiences in more than 800 IMAX theatres worldwide. Most recently, they have developed new digital laser projectors that Gizmodo described
as, “like the first time you have an In-N-Out Burger, and then realize you can never step foot in a McDonald’s ever again.” The newly vacated building presents enormous potential and the opportunity for a creative company
to reconfigure the space and take advantage of the close proximity to the multitude of tech and entertainment
companies in the Santa Monica Media District. The huge ceiling heights and massive volume of space mean
the building is flexible for a variety of uses. And with the Expo Light Rail Line, bikeway, and Buffer Park opening
just steps away, environmentally conscious companies will appreciate the easy transportation alternatives and beautifully designed public space offering a quick escape to nature.
Lantana South Building 1 3003 Exposition Boulevard, Santa Monica
CONCEPTUAL RENDERINGS
AVAIL AB L E Lantana Center Building 5 3000 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica
Originally built in 1959 as a hangar for the Department of Defense, Lantana Center has gone on to house
hundreds of tech and entertainment production companies in its distinctive, flexible work spaces. Lantana’s
location in the coveted Santa Monica Media District adds the advantage of proximity to similar businesses to the equation. George Lucas’ Skywalker Sound produced numerous award-winning projects in Building 5 in the 1980s before legendary post-production sound company Todd-AO began operating its westside Los
Angeles location out of the building. Multiple Academy and BAFTA Awards for Best Sound in iconic films such
as Dreamgirls, Chicago, Gladiator, Saving Private Ryan, and more, were mixed in Building 5. The history of the
Center building, beginning with the early days of aviation and leading into Hollywood’s heyday, mean that the
bones of these spaces are well suited for a flexible, growing 21st century company. High ceilings, natural light, and vast, open expanses allow infinite configurations for the creatively-minded company. Currently, Center Building 5 is in blank-slate mode, offering a rare opportunity for a growing entertainment or tech business to design space to a desired configuration and leave their mark in Lantana’s hotbed of creativity and innovation.
Lantana Center Building 5 3000 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica
CONCEPTUAL RENDERINGS
C H AN GE REDESIGN & RENOVATION
Visitors to Lantana Center Building 3 in recent months may have
noticed a bit of change. Lobby 3 got a facelift to respond to tenant needs for a more functional common area. Feedback from the Lantana community indicated that people wanted common
spaces where they could take a break from their desks and
The Lantana Canteen, located on the ground floor in the back of Center Building 1, was expanded and redesigned in response to tenant feedback desiring more food options. People who are looking for a quick bite can now get fast service and have a
change their view, places where they could take a private phone
casual atmosphere to sit and enjoy when schedules don’t permit
was redesigned to include multiple seating areas that are also
themed specials featuring ramen bowls, Southern cuisine, and
call, have a quick meeting, or grab lunch. In response, Lobby 3 flexible. The redesign is centered around a two-story mural by Los Angeles-based artist Tim Hussey. Hussey, a graduate of the
Rhode Island School of Design, got his start working for MTV making large scale paintings during live programming. He went
on from there to a fruitful career in art direction, working with
publications such as Rolling Stone, GQ, and the New York Times. Lantana features 24 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on campus to provide workplace charging for tenants with EVs. The
Level 2 chargers, dedicated for the use of individuals working at
a full power lunch at the Roost. Menu options now include classic Mexican. In addition to the expanded restaurant options, Lantana is also getting healthier and more variety in the kitchen vending areas. H.U.M.A.N Healthy Micro Markets will provide a Whole-Foodslike market in common kitchens at Lantana. The new markets will bring fresh, locally-sourced sandwiches and salads, as well as premium snacks, to Lantana; they will also work with tenants to
the location, are compatible with all EVs.
be sure the selections are tailored to the campus’s desires.
Lobby 3 is not the only part of the Lantana campus undergoing
More change is coming. Projects are underway throughout
a transformation. Work began on an overhaul of the Courtyard between Center Building 1 and Center Building 2. The project is designed to remove water-guzzling non-native plants and
campus to continue to add amenities the Lantana community has identified as valuable and to improve the creative environment.
replace them with California-native, drought tolerant cacti and
Businesses at Lantana can look forward to more common space
seating areas, as well as using 50% less water for irrigation.
sustainable campus.
grasses. The new design will create more (and more functional)
improvements, and an expanded focus on an environmentally
FLO W
PAST AND FUTURE OF TRANSIT IN LOS ANGELES
In 2012, Phase 1 of the Los Angeles Metro Transit Authorityšs Expo Light
Rail Line opened for business, shuttling Angelenos from Downtown to Culver City in less than 30 minutes, connecting Westsiders to the 70-station Metro Rail network, and bringing L.A. that much closer to having a thriving public transit system.
Phase 1 covered 8.6 miles along the Exposition Corridor and added 10 new stations, including 3 aerial stations, as well as 5.9 miles of new bike lanes and public artworks.
Phase 2 is rapidly approaching completion, and in the very near future, Angelenos will be able to make the trek from Downtown Los Angeles
to Downtown Santa Monica in an estimated 46 minutes - even when the I-10 is packed at rush hour.Can you smell the salt air yet?
Phase 2 extends from the Culver City station an additional 6.6 miles
through 7 new stations (as with Phase 1, 3 are aerial and all feature
public artworks), bringing the full Expo Light Rail Line to 15.2 miles. Intermittent street closures scattered along the Westside route have
heralded the imminent completion of construction, and train testing is underway. Major work on the light rail bridge connecting Phase 1 and Phase 2 over Venice Boulevard began this spring.
It is clear L.A. can’t wait for this alternative transportation option;
already, approximately 31,000 Angelenos a day are taking Phase 1. Phase 2 has a projected daily ridership of 64,000 by 2030.
FLOW PARKS AND BIKEWAYS
Taking the train won’t be the only way to ditch the car and still get from Downtown L.A. to Santa Monica. In
conjunction with the Expo Light Rail Line extension, a regional commuter bike and pedestrian path will run the length of the Expo Line from DTLA to 17th Street in Santa Monica, where it will join up with Santa Monica’s
existing bikeway system. Each Metro station will include bike racks and lockers for patrons wishing to bike and ride. A seven member Bikeway Advisory Committee appointed in 2012 has been providing insight into bicyclists’ needs and helping to suggest ways to enhance riders’ experiences on the new bikeway.
Renderings courtesy of Mia Lehrer + Associates.
As construction on the Expo Light Rail Line’s Operations and Maintenance Facility wraps up this spring, nearby
neighbors of the rail need not fear the commotion that will be a part of keeping the rail running smoothly once
operation begins sometime in 2016. A new buffer park, as yet without an official name, designed by Mia Lehrer
& Associates, will be built alongside Exposition Boulevard, between Stewart Street and Dorchester Avenue, as
a multi-functional community space that will screen residents and businesses from train maintenance racket.
Designed as a series of “garden rooms,” the park will include a sunken meadow, a learning garden, a bird garden, a forest, a rock garden, a watershed garden, and community pavilions at the main entrance of the park, designed
to be like a public living room. The design process has been a collaboration between the neighborhood and Mia Lehrer & Associates, a landscape architecture firm known for its inventive designs with a focus on richlylayered experiences. Due to the dimensions of the park - 13,320 feet long by 100 feet at its widest and 60 feet
at its narrowest - the designers looked to other linear parks around the world for inspiration in addition to their
community outreach efforts. The result looks promising for creating a community gathering place for families, joggers, tourists, and wildlife alike.
T RACE
EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF THE SANTA MONICA MEDIA DISTRICT
Excitement is building as the Phase 2 extension of
The route is still traceable in the years since, despite
the Metro Expo Line nears its projected early 2016
lengths of track that had been paved or even built
line that paved the way for this 21st century public
one lone boxcar stood trapped on a freight siding at
opening, but few know that the history of the historic
transportation option. Before Los Angeles became a car town, downtown Angelenos in the first half of
the 20th century took the Santa Monica Air Line to the beach. The oddly named Air Line was a Pacific Electric trolley and was given its moniker in 1909, a time before commercial air travel, and related to the
over since the final freight run in 1988. Until 2004, 10151 National Boulevard, a forgotten remnant of
the sea-bound service of the past. The boxcar was
eventually cut apart and removed to make way for a self-storage facility on the site.
Modern-day Angelenos will be able to travel the
fact that it ran in a straight line.
same route their predecessors did as the Metro
The Los Angeles of that era was less densely populated
extension. Service will begin at 7th Street at the
than the Los Angeles we know today. Service on the line was reduced in 1924 to only running passengers
during rush hours, due to the rail service that ran primarily down Santa Monica Boulevard becoming a more popular route for beach goers. The Air Line
was eventually abandoned as the rise of car culture became dominant in LA; passenger service ended in
1953, followed by private and freight use ending in the late 1980’s.
Transit Authority reactivates the Metro Expo Line
Metro Center downtown, and upon completion of the current construction, will reach Downtown Santa Monica through seven new stations. Currently the westernmost stop is the Culver City station on
Washington Boulevard, but the Phase 2 extension
will bring people to Exposition/Bundy, 26th Street/ Bergamot, and beyond.
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LIME (0.2 MI, 5 MIN WALK)
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THE UPPER WEST (0.8 MI, 3 MIN DRIVE)
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LEMON MOON (0.4 MI, 8 MIN WALK)
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TIATO (0.5 MI, 11 MIN WALK)
TACOS POR FAVOR (0.6 MI, 12 MIN WALK)
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LE PETIT CAFE (0.5 MI, 10 MIN WALK)
CHAN DARA (0.9 MI, 6 MIN DRIVE)
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NOOK BISTRO (1.6 MI, 6 MIN DRIVE)
EDIBLE EXPERIENCES
TEN BEST FOODIE FEASTS NEAR LANTANA
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THE ROOST AT LA FARM (ON SITE)
It doesn’t get any closer than this! Situated conveniently in Lantana’s Center Building, The Roost boasts “elegantly rustic seasonal American cuisine.” Stop by after a long day at the office for a glass of wine from their excellent international selection, or an innovative seasonal cocktail paired with delicious bar bites, like fried oysters with smoked gribiche and dill, deviled eggs with crispy pork belly and pickled shallots, or a hearty burger topped with gruyere, smoked gouda, arugula, onion, and aioli. The dinner menu runs the gamut from lobster spaghetti to sirloin. Or take a lunch break in the Canteen, which features daily specials and easy graband-go options.
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PENNSYLVANIA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY (0.5 MI, 9 MIN WALK)
Under a 10 minute walk away from Lantana is the Pennsylvania Food Truck Alley, on Pennsylvania Avenue between Stewart Street and 26th Street, where each day a multitude of food trucks descend to feed hungry office workers in the surrounding area. Popular trucks like Bollywood Bites, Poke2Go, Bowled and Beautiful, and Jogasaki Burrito are frequently seen in the alley, but to keep up-to-date with the options any given day, follow @FoodTruckAlley on Twitter. No matter what, with the bountiful delicious food trucks roaming Los Angeles, you’re bound to find something to fit your fancy.
For a no-fuss lunch when you’re crunched for time, hop, skip, and jump on over to Lime, at 1800 Stewart Street, just across the street from Lantana West. Lime’s lunch menu, served from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, features personal pizzas, quesadillas, burgers, and sandwiches, all of which you can choose either to order as-is or opt to build your own. The possibilities are endless, and they even have a gluten free pizza option. If you’re an early bird, breakfast is served from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, offering breakfast sandwiches, french toast and pancakes, breakfast quesadillas and burritos, and omelettes - and yes, you can customize your omelette. At Lime, there truly is something for everyone.
Another breakfast/lunch option a mere stroll away from Lantana is Lemon Moon, serving breakfast from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM and lunch from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM. If you’ve got a sweet tooth first thing in the morning, Lemon Moon offers a variety of muffins and pancakes or oatmeal with fresh fruit for the health conscious. Several delicious omelettes and breakfast favorites like huevos rancheros and lox on a bagel round out the rest of the morning selections. In the afternoon, try one of their many deli salad options, or two, or three! They also offer composed salads, like Chinese chicken salad or a kale caesar, as well as sandwiches, paninis, burgers, and chicken or salmon from the grill.
Southern California is known for its delicious Mexican food, and a local favorite is less than a 15-minute walk from Lantana. It’s also an easy order-in option if you don’t feel like leaving the office, or order ahead and pick-up for extraspeedy service. The menu is extensive, featuring traditional favorites like sopes, burritos, enchiladas, and of course, tacos, por favor, both the soft and crunchy varieties. Try the al pastor and potato tacos, or the carnitas plate, all fan favorites. To really understand the breadth of the options, go to www.tacosporfavor.net/menu. With a place this authentic, you’re unlikely to go wrong.
Just under a mile from Lantana is Chan Dara Pico Restaurant, sister to a second location on Larchmont, serving a variety of Asian gourmet dishes for lunch and dinner in Los Angeles for over 30 years. Lunch specials are served 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM and the dinner menu boasts fresh seafood dishes, delicious rice and noodle favorites, as well as grilled specialties like Thai BBQ chicken, and classic curries. Seasonal cocktails make this location unique: the West L.A. Chan Dara is the only one with a full bar, making it an excellent hangout whether you’re washing down an order of seafood pad thai, or just sipping on lychee martinis.
Located in Santa Monica with a Manhattan neighborhood namesake, this trendy Pico eatery seems to have the best of both worlds. An open patio soaks up the California sun and the interior’s high ceilings evoke the loft-like, cement spaces of NYC. And we haven’t even gotten to the menu... Comfort meets cosmopolitan in an inventive menu that includes octopus carpaccio and mac ‘n’ cheese. The Burger is topped with a goat cheese spread, arugula, and a balsamicwalla walla onion marmalade, all on a toasted brioche bun, a combination achieving a 5-bite rating from the Burger Busters. Their signature Honey Rye cocktail was reviewed in Bon Appetit.
Named for an Asian herb used frequently in Vietnamese cuisine, Tiato Kitchen Bar Garden + Venue on Colorado Avenue has a multitude of dining options. Whether you’re picking up a “grab-and-go” breakfast at the counter, ordering lunch at an outdoor garden table, or an evening drink at the bar, Tiato promises a balanced meal built with fresh ingredients with an emphasis on antioxidants and immune boosts. Flavorful and healthy options abound in the wide-ranging menus, spanning the globe from the Tiato banh mi, to turkey meatloaf, to huevos rancheros. Expect to feel satisfied without glutton’s regret after a meal at Tiato; at least it’s good for you.
Just up Colorado Avenue from Tiato is Le Petit Cafe, a familyowned and run authentic French cafe, big on charm and taste. Try the escargot appetizer if you’re feeling adventurous, allow a full fifteen minutes for the full splendor of their French onion soup to arrive at your table, or dig right in to a simple yet elegant fresh mushroom salad. French bistro staples such as roasted duck in a honey ginger glaze reduction sauce or chicken in a dijon sauce are sure to satisfy your inner Francophone, and the welcoming, familial atmosphere will make you feel like saying, “Merci beaucoup, mon frere!”
Tucked away in the corner of a plaza on Santa Monica Boulevard, Nook offers simple American comfort food in a good-humored atmosphere. Keep an eye on their website, as it’s frequently updated with specials inspired by various holidays and cultural events; with the return of HBO’s Game of Thrones series this spring, the bartender brought back his specialty cocktail named after one of the ambitious families from the show, The Lannister, a concoction of bourbon, ramazzotti, and blood orange. The dinner menu features standards like crispy brussel sprouts for a starter, followed by the spicy Gulf shrimp and grits entree, with a chocolate pot de creme for dessert. Nook is not only a local favorite but a destination for foodies seeking bang for their buck.
AND FOR THE ADVENTUROUS AMONG US WHO DARE TO VENTURE A LITTLE FURTHER…. PLAN CHECK KITCHEN + BAR (1.8 MI, 9 MIN DRIVE)
TSUJITA LA ARTISAN NOODLES ANNEX (1.5 MI, 7 MIN DRIVE)
Nestled among the restaurants of Little Tokyo West is Plan Check Sawtelle, one of three Plan Checks in Los Angeles. Plan Check is named for the first location, which was adjacent to the Building and Safety Department - where legions of architects, engineers, designers, and developers have gone to have the plans reviewed over the years. Plan Check is famous for its burgers: the eponymous Plan Check Burger is topped with dashi cheese, ketchup leather, and schmaltz onions; the Chef’s Favorite has cheese two ways, bacon two ways, ketchup leather, a sunny-side egg, and hot sauce; and the Bleuprint Burger has - you guessed it – bleu cheese (smoked), pig candy, fried onions, roasted garlic steak sauce, and peppercress. Need we say more? Oh, they’ve got great cocktails, too, if that’s more your speed, along with a cruller donut dessert that is the stuff of dreams.
For a Little Tokyo West gem that’s a little more Tokyo than burgers, Tsujita LA Artisan Noodles Annex is the spot for ramen on Sawtelle. The menu is fairly simple: ramen or tsukemen, a.k.a. “dipping noodle”, which comes with a bowl of soup and a bowl of noodles (extra soup is on the house, in case you’re left with more noodles than soup). Everything is made to order, seating is limited, and they take cash only, which may require a little time and forethought, but as rave reviews indicate, it is so worth it. Add a softboiled egg for extra yumminess.
All of us want something in life, all of us have flaws,
and all of us have strengths. So, I always try to discover those
things in a character and then try to expose it in one way or another. -Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
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