Nakatomi Plaza (Fox Plaza)

Nakatomi Plaza (Fox Plaza) is the real-world filming location in Los Angeles, California used in Die Hard (1988). Built in 1987, it was designed by Scott Johnson (Johnson Fain Architects).

Location: 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, California, USA

Verified facts

• Located in Century City, Los Angeles
  confidence 75/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0768, SRC-0769, SRC-3078, SRC-4045, SRC-4046
• Designed by Scott Johnson (Johnson Fain Architects)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0768, SRC-0769, SRC-3078, SRC-4047
• Built in 1987
  confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-0770, SRC-0771, SRC-3078, SRC-6000, SRC-6001, SRC-6002, SRC-4047
• Appeared in Die Hard (movie, 1988)
  confidence 75/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0769, SRC-0770, SRC-3079, SRC-4046, SRC-4045
• On-screen address: Nakatomi Plaza (Die Hard (1988))
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0769, SRC-4807, SRC-3078, SRC-4981

Evidence & sources

• SRC-0768 — Pacific Coast Architecture Database (PCAD), University of Washington — Fox Plaza, Century City, Los Angeles, CA (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0769 — Los Angeles Conservancy — Fox Plaza (Historic Places) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0770 — L.A. TACO — This Is the Century City Skyscraper That Became a 'Leading Man' with Bruce Willis in 'Die Hard' (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0771 — Designing Buildings — Fox Plaza, LA (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10081 — 2121 Avenue of the Stars — Wikipedia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3078 — Wikipedia — 2121 Avenue of the Stars (Fox Plaza, Los Angeles) (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3079 — Wikipedia — 2121 Avenue of the Stars (Fox Plaza) (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4045 — discoverlosangeles.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4046 — variety.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4047 — labusinessjournal.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4807 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations (movie-locations.com) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4981 — Gizmodo (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5776 — CommercialSearch — Fox Plaza, 2121 Avenue of the Stars (Tier 3, commercial_listing; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5777 — Hollywood Locations — Fox Plaza (Tier 3, location_service; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5954 — Los Angeles Conservancy — Fox Plaza (Tier 2, preservation organization; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6000 — Fox Plaza — Weitz (general contractor project page) (Tier 2, builder_record; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6001 — Fox Plaza — the studiotour.com (Fox Studios fansite) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6002 — Fox Studios Historical Timeline — Century City Chamber of Commerce (Tier 3, local_chamber; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Die Hard filmed?

Nakatomi Plaza (Fox Plaza), in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Die Hard.

Can you visit Nakatomi Plaza (Fox Plaza)?

Nakatomi Plaza (Fox Plaza) is a private residence and is not open to the public. Please respect the owners' privacy and do not trespass.

Who designed Nakatomi Plaza (Fox Plaza)?

Nakatomi Plaza (Fox Plaza) was designed by Scott Johnson (Johnson Fain Architects).

Where is Nakatomi Plaza (Fox Plaza) located?

Nakatomi Plaza (Fox Plaza) is located in Los Angeles, California.