On March 1, AZRE hosted the 7th Annual RED Awards reception at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix to recognize the most notable commercial real estate projects of 2011 and the construction teams involved. AZRE held an open call for nominations and a record 116 projects were submitted by architects, contractors, developers and brokerage firms in Arizona. This year, the winner for Best Tenant Improvement Project was Limelight Networks.


Best Tenant Improvement Project

Limelight Networks

Developer: Vulcan Real Estate
Contractor: Layton Construction
Architect: DAVIS
Broker: Ross Brown Partners
Size: 57,300 SF
Location: 222 S. Mill Ave., Tempe
Completed: July, 2011

Limelight NetworkLimelight Networks is a high-tech company that combined several locations into one main facility. As the first tenant in Tempe Gateway, the Limelight team expanded its project to provide for a 24/7 Network Operation Center and 150 SF of office space for each employee. DAVIS and Layton Construction incorporated updated technology and improved floor layouts. The project team observed sustainability techniques such as Greenguard and CRI Green Label Plus Certifications. The carpeted area is 37% reused content and the ceilings contain 85% recycled material. Motion sensors and water conservation were also implemented to promote the value of energy efficiency and progress of Limelight’s tenant improvement.

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Honorable Mention

GAP Fulfillment Center

Developer: N/A
Contractor: Jokake Construction Services
Architect: K&I Architects
Broker: Cushman & Wakefield
Size: 412,000 SF
Location: 2225 S. 75th Ave., Phoenix
Completed: May, 2011


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RED Awards 2012 Winners & Finalists

AZRE Magazine March/April 2011