Cavazos & Associates was hired to convert the existing Plaza Hotel in downtown Laredo into a full service bank with offices. The existing brick structure was maintained as much as possible, and any additional exterior walls were designed to match the existing building. Large expanses of glass were utilized in the triple-height lobby areas to bring light into the space and reduce the need for artificial lighting. Additionally, a tunnel was constructed to link the building to another branch of Laredo National Bank across the street.