Lucre Financial Plaza is one of the largest city plots we made in Skate. I was inspired to utilize the plot's significant elevation to create a "sunken plaza" that players can access from the sidewalk as well as a tunnel network that leads you to other areas of the plot. I used a lot of different building styles here in order to reflect the history of the city (art deco and modern are a few) and to add visual contrast (I love layering brick/glass/metal). I wanted the player to feel "small" in contrast to the height and closeness of the buildings. Senior Level Designer Andrew Barker and I worked together to build every aspect of this spot. We focused on Interconnectivity as a main design principle here; with multiple entrances and exits, players can flow through the plot as they please. Figuring out the footprints and proper height of the buildings required close attention to detail as the buildings in the area were some of the tallest in the city and I wanted to ensure the skyline looked harmonious. This plot was completed by Liquid Development. A big thank you to World Director Brad Dixon who was a huge advocate for this enormous and complex plot. His guidance, reference and commitment to problem solving made this area possible.