Photos: A Hollywood makeover for the Taft Building

DLJ Capital Partners restored the Taft Building inside and out, exposing windows and brick walls that had been hidden for years. “It’s got this historic feel and authentic materials,” says DLJ’s Andy Rifkin. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Jan. 28, 2015 6:12 PM PT

Hollywood’s first high-rise office building has been restored to its former glory, buttressing the ongoing revival of the legendary intersection of Hollywood and Vine.

A Hollywood makeover for the Taft Building

Decorative marble and terra cotta features have been renewed. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

The Taft Building (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

The Taft Building, opened in 1924, has undergone a $15-million renovation that shored up its seismic strength and uncovered historic architectural details that were under wraps for decades. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

The lobby of the Taft Building (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

The Taft has undergone a $15-million renovation that shored up its seismic strength and uncovered historic architectural details. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

A complete and furnished suite, StudyMode, on the 12th floor of the Taft Building (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

The Taft Building in Hollywood (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

DLJ Capital Partners restored the lighted sign outside the Neo-Renaissance-style Taft Building. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

The renovated Taft Building at Hollywood and Vine at dusk. (DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners / DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners)