BURBANK, CA (May 16, 2023) – Worthe Real Estate Group, in collaboration with Stockbridge Real Estate Fund, has announced the completion of Second Century, an 800,000-square-foot project leased to Warner Bros. in the Burbank Media District.
The project consists of two LEED certified office buildings and is located on the southernmost portion of The Burbank Studios Lot, adjacent to the Warner Bros. main lot. Frank Gehry and his team at Gehry Partners designed the buildings, which stand seven and nine stories in height, and were developed by Worthe and built by its construction company Krismar Construction.
“We are thrilled to have completed the Warner Bros. Second Century expansion, a project that will have significant presence in the Burbank Media District and the surrounding community,” said Jeff Worthe, President of Worthe Real Estate Group. “This project represents our continued commitment to creating high-quality, innovative real estate developments.”
Second Century was named in anticipation of the upcoming 100-year anniversary of Warner Bros. and reflects the vibrant energy and creativity of Burbank’s entertainment industry. The new project will house approximately 4,500 Warner Bros. employees.
Construction of Second Century created jobs totaling more than 2 million hours worked.
“It has been my great pleasure to bring this project to life with my client and collaborator Jeff Worthe,” said Gehry. “It doesn’t take more time or more money to make good architecture, but it does take a careful, thoughtful, and intensely involved client. Jeff was with me at every turn, bringing his talents to bear on the process. From the start, we were interested in making office space that felt more special to be in than the typical office buildings – taller ceilings, more natural light. I hope that the folks who work here will feel the love and talent that my team poured into the project.”
With the completion of Second Century, Worthe’s thirteenth building in Burbank, the firm continues to lead the way in creating sustainable, dynamic, and vibrant spaces for the entertainment industry in the city.
About Worthe Real Estate Group
Worthe Real Estate Group and its related entities have been in business since 1967 and are responsible for some of the most noteworthy Real Estate developments in the Los Angeles region. Worthe’s commitment to a long-term ownership philosophy has achieved lasting value and created some of the highest quality office environments which support vibrant business communities throughout Los Angeles. The firm’s portfolio is currently more than 8 million square feet.
