East End Capital
East End Studios, a New York-based independent studio management and development company, unveiled plans to construct a 15-acre studio campus in the DTLA Arts District. The city planning department recently published its Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), allowing the project and its 16 new, state-of-the-art soundstages, to come to life
Located at the corner of Alameda and Sixth streets, the East End Studios Arts District LA Campus will introduce 16 state-of-the-art soundstages totaling 299,012 square feet. Designed by the architecture firm Grimshaw, this expansive project also includes 307,407 square feet of Class A office space and 69,192 square feet of studio support areas, or 675,611 square feet of leasable space.
Aside from its 16 soundstages, the Arts District LA Campus’ entire square footage will include parking and direct-to-stage loading. The facility is also equipped to handle all modern XR/VR workflows.
“East End Studios is overseeing the development of the project, with ADLA being one of the most exciting areas in America,” said Shep Wainwright, East End Studios managing partner.
“It’s a great residential and easy access space for people needing a soundstage facility. We’re expecting this new project to become the next big media hub for LA.”
The entertainment industry is critical to LA’s economy and cultural identity. As other major cities expand their production capabilities, LA must keep pace. East End Studios is meeting this need, having launched its Glendale facility earlier this year and broken ground on a smaller production campus near the Sixth Street Park, Arts and River Connectivity Project over the summer.
“These soundstages are vital to DTLA because they can be difficult to find in such a great location,” Wainwright added. “It’s a special feeling to be at the center of this project. There will be amazing access for people living or working from either the east or west sides of LA. It’s a great spot for anyone working in the media or entertainment business.”
The recent release of the FEIR represents a crucial step forward for the East End Studios ADLA Campus, with the city’s final approval anticipated early next year.
“I’m so excited to be a part of this project,” Wainwright noted. “This is going to be the largest state-of-the-art facility that’s been brought to LA in the last 50 years — it’s an incredible project. Luckily, everything with the project has been so successful. The only challenge has been keeping on schedule due to its lengthy process, but we’re working on building as soon as possible.”
