City National Plaza

For the transformation of downtown Los Angeles landmark Arco Plaza into City National Plaza, Sussman/Prejza started by creating a striking identity derived from the shape and the vibrant colors of the plaza sculpture. From this origin, Sussman/Prejza developed a vocabulary of patterns and designs for carpets, signs, plaza furniture, print collateral and more. In its decision to celebrate the sculpture, S/P’s design drew out the beating heart of a cool Modernist building and strengthened the landmark’s design legacy, thereby enhancing the experience of being at the new City National Plaza.