Architect’s Plans is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto V, picked up in Mile High Club and Darnell Bros. for Michael De Santa, Lester Crest. The objective: chip Peterson’s briefcase. This GTA 5 Architect’s Plans walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Mile High Club and Darnell Bros..
- Given by: Michael De Santa, Lester Crest.
- Objective: Chip Peterson’s briefcase.
- Unlocks: The Bureau Raid (Roof) or, Fire Truck and Getaway Vehicle (Covert) and Legal Trouble (if The Ballad of Rocco and Reuniting the Family are completed first).
- Unlocked by: Cleaning out the Bureau.
GTA 5 Architect’s Plans walkthrough
- Tail the architect and get the plans.
- Park up in the parking space to avoid suspicion. (When driving your vehicle into the site).
- Get out of the car. (After following previous instruction).
- Franklin is too close to the architect. (If tailing too closely).
- Get the architect to give up the briefcase.
- Pick up the blueprints.
- Leave the construction site.
- Lose the Cops. (If the crew was alerted).
- Go to the garment factory.
How GTA 5 Architect’s Plans fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- You lost the architect.
- The architect was spooked.
- The blueprints were lost.
- Lester died.
- Michael died.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 5 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Want every mission in Los Santos? See all GTA 5 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 5 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 5 Architect’s Plans?
Pick it up in Mile High Club and Darnell Bros. for Michael De Santa, Lester Crest.
What fails GTA 5 Architect’s Plans?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: you lost the architect; the architect was spooked; the blueprints were lost; Lester died; Michael died.
What does GTA 5 Architect’s Plans unlock?
The Bureau Raid (Roof) or, Fire Truck and Getaway Vehicle (Covert) and Legal Trouble (if The Ballad of Rocco and Reuniting the Family are completed first).
Which version of GTA 5 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC releases of GTA V, aside from minor control differences.
