Bank of America Plaza (Los Angeles)
| Company type | Office skyscraper |
|---|---|
| Industry | Commercial real estate |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California , United States |
Area served | Los Angeles County |
| Products | Office space rental |
| Parent | Brookfield Properties |
Bank of America Plaza, originally known as Security Pacific Plaza, is a 55-story skyscraper classified as a class-A office tower located in Bunker Hill, Los Angeles, California. Finished in 1974, its principal occupants include Capital Group Companies and the law firm Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton. It stands as the fifth tallest structure within Los Angeles and ranks 92nd among the tallest buildings across the United States. In 2009, this building was recognized for having the highest assessed value of any office property in Los Angeles County. Distinctive for its era, the tower’s four façades are precisely oriented to face north, south, east, and west. The building features 55 floors above ground level along with nine subterranean levels, all served by a total of 30 elevators.
Between 1974 and 1992, the skyscraper bore the emblem of Security Pacific Bank until its acquisition by Bank of America. The structure has been utilized as a corporate headquarters backdrop in numerous films and television productions such as Barbie, Pretty Woman, The Muppets, and the TV show Dynasty. Additionally, its plaza has featured in movies including The Towering Inferno and Night of the Comet.
Occupying , the property encompasses a formal garden area with more than 200 trees alongside three waterfalls. A prominent artistic installation at the main entrance is the "Four Arches" sculpture created by Alexander Calder.
See also
- Bank of America buildings
- Bank buildings in Los Angeles
- Buildings and structures in Downtown Los Angeles
- Bunker Hill, Los Angeles
- Skyscraper office buildings in Los Angeles
- Brookfield Properties buildings
- Office buildings completed in 1974
- 1974 establishments in California
- 1970s architecture in the United States
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold certified buildings