This is the Emerson College Los Angeles (ELA), located in the famous Sunset Boulevard. This building was designed by Thom Mayne and its construction was completed in 2014. This building brings student housing, instructional facilities, and administrative offices to one location, condensing the diversity of a college campus into a single building located in the heart of Hollywood. The two residential towers bridged by a multi-use platform create some sort of frame to the dynamic core dedicated to creativity, learning, and social interaction. This upper platform serves as a flexible armature for outdoor performances, a stage for student films, screenings, and industry events. In addition, the building demonstrates Emerson’s commitment to sustainability with an automated sunshade system that responds to local weather conditions.