Three giant color-blocked objects—blue, green, red—like a design software UI exploded into the street.
Multi-use facility in West Hollywood, California, USA.
Visitor Guide
Walk the perimeter: the building is basically a lesson in scale—the ‘door’ moments are intentionally understated so the massing stays the headline.
From the corner of Melrose Ave and San Vicente Blvd, late afternoon when the colored facades get side-lit and the glazing reads deep.
Public access varies by showroom schedules and events; many areas are geared to trade/showrooms. If you can’t get deep inside, treat it as an exterior + lobby visit.
It’s a commercial interior machine disguised as pop art—Pelli turns leasable floor plates into a skyline icon by committing to pure, readable volume.
20–40 minutes
Design & Structure
Massing-first design: huge, efficient floor plates wrapped in bold envelope strategies; conventional high-rise systems with emphasis on facade identity and daylight penetration.
Glass curtain wall and solid facade elements; color becomes a material in itself, functioning as wayfinding and branding at the city scale.
The engineering is about big, regular spans and service integration; the architectural move is making that commercial repetition feel intentional and graphic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Pacific Design Center?+
Pacific Design Center was designed by César Pelli and completed in 1975. It is located in West Hollywood, United States.
Where is Pacific Design Center located?+
Pacific Design Center is located in West Hollywood, United States. Its coordinates are 34.0828°, -118.3823°.
When was Pacific Design Center built?+
Pacific Design Center was completed in 1975. It was designed by César Pelli.
Can I visit Pacific Design Center?+
Pacific Design Center is a real building in West Hollywood that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.