Secured and Unsecured Debt of the Operating Partnership - Debt Maturities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
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| Capitalized interest and loan fees | |||
| Interest expense | $ 57,682 | $ 67,571 | $ 75,870 |
| Long-term Debt | 2,238,508 | ||
| Kilroy Realty, L.P. [Member] | |||
| Capitalized interest and loan fees | |||
| Gross interest expense | 109,647 | 114,661 | 111,238 |
| Capitalized interest | 51,965 | 47,090 | 35,368 |
| Interest expense | 57,682 | $ 67,571 | $ 75,870 |
| Debt [Member] | Kilroy Realty, L.P. [Member] | |||
| Stated debt maturities and scheduled amortization payments, excluding debt discounts | |||
| 2015 | 9,734 | ||
| 2016 | 71,734 | ||
| 2018 | 451,713 | ||
| Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four | 265,355 | ||
| 2019 | 251,962 | ||
| Thereafter | 1,189,198 | ||
| Total | 2,239,696 | ||
| Capitalized interest and loan fees | |||
| Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount | $ (1,188) | ||
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- Definition Amount of long-term debt before deduction of unamortized discount or premium. Includes, but is not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, with initial maturities beyond one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of debt discount that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of interest costs capitalized disclosed as an adjusting item to interest costs incurred. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of long-term debt payable, sinking fund requirements, and other securities issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of long-term debt payable, sinking fund requirements, and other securities issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of long-term debt payable, sinking fund requirements, and other securities issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of long-term debt payable, sinking fund requirements, and other securities issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of long-term debt payable, sinking fund requirements, and other securities issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of long-term debt payable, sinking fund requirements, and other securities issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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