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The proposed Gayley at Wilshire would be wedged into an irregular-shaped-lot at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Gayley Avenue formerly occupied by a video store and gas station. Developer Kam Hekmat has retained New York-based Robert A.M. Stern Architects, which are a looking at a triangular design ala New York's Flatiron building. Hekmat is also looking for relief from the city's hotel tax until the project turns a profit. Travel Weekly
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