Maxfield was the first building in downtown LA made entirely of reinforced concrete. Originally designed by Architect John Montgomery Cooper, the building was revolutionary in efficient and simplistic design, showcasing exposed concrete in place of elaborate ornamentation. It was built in the Art Deco style in 1925 for Allen Maxfield, a Banker from Arkansas who used the Maxfield building to house Maxfield & Co., a wholesale textile and dry goods company and factory. Later purchased by Capital Foresight in 2012, the building was transformed into loft apartments in partnership with Lahmon Architects. This gem of a historical property will continue to shine in the legacy of LA.