The office unites the Los Angeles operations of legacy IBI, CRTKL, and Arcadis under one roof and one brand, integrating legacy and innovation as the city enters an era of urban transformation
LOS ANGELES, CA – September 18, 2024 – Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, today announced the grand re-opening of its new office at the base of the Bank of America Plaza tower in downtown Los Angeles.
This strategic move consolidates the company’s Los Angeles operations and its acquired companies IBI and CRTKL into one location to reinforce the organization’s approach of operating as one Arcadis. The consolidation also underscores Arcadis’s capabilities both within the region and around the world. Drawing from the rich architectural legacy of CRTKL in the Los Angeles community, the digital and analytical skills of IBI, and the legacy market presence of Arcadis the company is positioned to offer more cross business area solutions for clients.
As Los Angeles ushers in a transformative era hosting the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and FIFA World Cup 2026, Arcadis is poised to help revolutionize the city’s landscape before these megaevents. Leveraging its global solutions across environment, energy and water, buildings, transport, and infrastructure sectors, Arcadis prioritizes sustainability and decarbonization across its projects and is committed to, a paradigm shift crucial for urban development in U.S. cities.
Jan Steingahs, Group Practice Manager US West & Mexico at Arcadis, said: “In addition to a focus on environmental stewardship, promoting and upholding equity within communities is a core objective of every project. By catering to the varied requirements of LA’s diverse communities, Arcadis achieves its holistic approach towards inclusive urban planning and development.”
Macaria Flores, Los Angeles City Executive at Arcadis, said: “For over three decades, Arcadis has laid a foundation for Southern California's evolution across the entertainment, transportation, environment, and water industry's landscape. Our engineers, architects, designers, and planners have created some of our region’s most iconic landmarks and solutions to address location specific challenges. As Arcadis continues to cement its place within the heart of Los Angeles, we are proud to serve our clients by guiding them towards a period of sustainable development and innovation within the city and beyond.”