The concrete frames of Frank Gehry’s Second Century Project for Warner Bros. have risen, as reported by Urbanize Los Angeles. 

The project, a pair of office towers resembling icebergs rising above the 134 freeway in Burbank, California, broke ground in early 2020. The undertaking is part of a major expansion of Warner Bros.’ headquarters, which includes the acquisition of the surrounding Burbank Studios. 

The project is being developed through a joint venture between Worthe Real Estate Group and Stockbridge Real Estate. The two buildings, one seven stories high and the other at nine stories, will span 800,000 square feet, atop a large underground parking structure. 

On the side facing the freeway, the buildings are seen as one long sculptural glass façade. On the opposite side that faces the interior of Burbank Studios, a punched metal façade of staggered, slanted fragments is featured. 

Upper-level setbacks on both buildings will be used to create terrace decks for Warner Bros. employees. When completed, the expansion will provide Warner Bros. with additional office space, eight soundstages, a mill building, and a commissary.

Construction of the project and the acquisition are expected to conclude in 2023, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros.’ founding, hence the name Second Century Project.