The lobby and other indoor spaces at the Emerson, a luxury apartment high-rise on Bunker Hill, were designed by Marmol Radziner and are finished in muted tones with walnut-paneled walls and travertine or wood floors. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
The ground floor of the Emerson has a swimming pool, a Jacuzzi spa, a barbecue area for residents, a fully appointed gym and yoga salon, and a big-screen media room. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
The Emerson is a sleek 19-story tower on Grand Avenue that overlooks the new Broad museum and Walt Disney Concert Hall. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
The top floor of the Emerson has more outdoor space for entertaining, including another barbecue area and fire pit. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
The Emerson has 271 units, of which 216 will be leased at market rates, with a one-bedroom unit going for about $3,500. The other 55 units will be rented at subsidized rates to low-income tenants. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
The $120-million high-rise was designed by Miami architecture firm Arquitectonica. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
The tower offers views of the modernist Department of Water and Power headquarters and the Hollywood sign in the distance. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
