[1] The place connects to important points in the city center, such as: Anhangabaú Valley, Viaduto do Chá, and Líbero Badaró, Direita, São Bento, Quitanda and 15 de Novembro Streets.

[3][4] The project included the creation of a square on the "old center" side of the Viaduto do Chá by demolishing some of the buildings around the bridge exit and expanding the area, which would relieve the traffic on Líbero Badaró, Direita, Quitanda and São Bento streets, the busiest thoroughfares in the city at the time.

[3] The local government's delay in giving the new open space the appearance of a square generated criticism from the press, which lamented the slowness in urbanizing the site.

However, the administration's first measure was not to remodel the area and finish the work, but to name the place; on April 24, 1922, it was officially designated Patriarca José Bonifácio Square, inspired by the centenary of Brazil's independence.

As part of a series of initiatives promoted by the Viva o Centro Association to revitalize São Paulo's historic center, the project, which also included the Viaduto do Chá, led to the restoration of the square's original floor, the relocation of José Bonifácio's sculpture and the addition of a new roof for access to the Prestes Maia Gallery.

Inside the gallery, Rocha has installed pieces from various museums in the city of São Paulo in showcases, allowing visitors to come into contact with works of art.

[8] Located near the Sé, Anhagabaú and São Bento metro stations, the square is the scene of artistic occupations and a meeting point for demonstrators.