Many developments in Arizona are fairly new compared to the rest of the country, but there are many abandoned and empty assets around our state that need a face-lift.

Redevelopment is energy-efficient, good for business, and helps to revitalize some of the city’s more-neglected areas. Out of the many real-estate projects that were completed in 2017, here are 15 adaptive reuse projects to take a look at:

The Alameda

Size: 232,492 SF

Value: purchase price $13.8M; $30M redevelopment expenditures

Developer: Wentworth Property Company

Owner: Wentworth Property Company

General Contractor: Venn Construction (formerly RJM)

Architect: Gensler

This office building used to house State Farm, then it became vacant. Now, it’s an office environment tenant park. Its former Spanish stucco exterior was stripped away to raise the building’s height and profile, and the outdoor space includes a grass amphitheater with an outdoor projection system.  

The Hub

Size: 295,000 SF

Value: $15M

Developer: Clarius Partners, LLC.

General Contractor: Layton Construction

Architect: RSP Architects

A former pharmaceutical testing facility was transformed into an energy-efficient suburban office project. The new mechanical system includes over 3,000 tons of chilled water capacity and 100 percent redundant water supply.

Mountain Park Health Center

Size: 32,000 SF

Value: $7.5M

Owner: Mountain Park Health Center

General Contractor: Concord General Contracting

Architect: SmithgroupJJR

This former boat dealership is now the newest clinic of this nonprofit community health center. Amenities include a guided walking trail and a children’s play area; inside, the exam rooms are 30 percent larger than normal and use soundproof sliding doors for stroller and wheelchair access.

Tuft & Needle Headquarters

Size: 35,450 SF

Value: $2.5M

Developer: SimonCRE

Owner: SimonCRE

General Contractor: GCON

Architect: Cawley Architects

This historic brick building was the former O.S Stapley hardware store; today, it is headquarters of local mattress startup Tuft & Needle. The new design is a “streetscape”, meant to mimic a street within a building, and displays natural light wood finishes throughout.

The Bob and Renee Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp South Mountain

Size: 38,000 SF

Value: $15.8M

Developer: Burns & McDonnell

Owner: Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council

General Contractor: The Weitz Company

Architect: Marlene Imirzian & Associates Architects

What was once known as Camp Sombrero is now the Bob & Renee Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp South Mountain. 18 sleeping and activity cabins were built with the highest safety standards, with each set so that proper elevations for walkways and buildings were attained. Each cabin is temperature-controlled and ADA compliant.

2005 N. Central Ave.

Size: 90,000 SF

Value: $9M

Developer: Doxa Central LLC.

Owner: Doxa Central LLC.

General Contractor: Logos Southwest Builders

Architect: Cawley Architects

Previously, it was an outdated seven-story office building. Now, it is a state of the art complex that houses the entire Attorney General’s Department. A well-lit two story glass entry and a light colored cohesive grid façade are some of the newest additions.

Neighborhood Ministries Silos Classroom Building

Size: 12,183 SF

Value: $1.7M

Developer: Neighborhood Ministries

Owner: Neighborhood Ministries

General Contractor: Logos Builders Southwest, LLC.

Architect: Winton Architects, Inc

The site, originally an abandoned silo building, is now a two story facility that provides schooling and other services for disadvantaged kids and their families. An additional floor slab, new punched openings for windows, and other renovations were made with recycled content and locally sourced labor.

Aligned Data Center

Size: 550,000 SF

Value: $31M

Owner: Aligned Energy

General Contractor: Skanska USA Building

Architect: Dimovski Architecture

The existing building was built over 30 years ago, and had been vacant since 2008. Now, it houses a consumption-based data center. Changes include the installation of a heat sink to draw hot air from servers, which allows ADC to use 80 percent less energy for cooling, and 85 percent less water than a traditional facility.

Carvana Vehicle Inspection Center

Size: 94,000 SF

Value: $3M

Developer: Verde Investments

Owner: Carvana

General Contractor: Jokake Construction Services, Inc.

Architect: WHN Architects

Originally, three of the buildings belonged to a truss manufacturer’s operations. With the renovations, they are now part of a 150-point industrial inspection facility. Some of the changes that were made are the 30+ mechanical car lifts, electrical systems with photo domes, and multiple overhead doors to expedite delivery.

Dexcom

Size: 145,000 SF

Value: $30M

Owner: Dexcom

General Contractor: Skanska USA Building

Architect: Mansour Architecture

Formerly an industrial warehouse, it’s now a manufacturing facility for Dexcom’s latest glucose monitoring devices. The facility includes 33,000 square feet of controlled environment space, and a walkable ceiling on a mezzanine.

Huhtamaki

Size: 650,000 SF

Value: $14M

Owner: Huhtamaki

General Contractor: Willmeng Construction, Inc.

Architect: Deutsch Architecture Group

This former manufacturing plant is now one of the largest facilities for a business based on technologically-advanced packaging solutions and disposable tableware. The plumbing, electric, and HVAC systems were completely replaced, and double-pane energy efficient glass was placed in the storefront.

Holbrook

Size: 12,500 SF

Value: $2.3M

Developer: Menlo Property Holdings I, LLC

Owner: Menlo Property Holdings I, LLC

General Contractor: Vista General

Architect: Arc One Associates

Once a machine shop, the Holbrook building is now home to Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate. Skylights and wide windows were installed to let in natural light, and the floors were kept as finished concrete, in homage to the building’s history.

RC Lurie

Size: 25,000 SF

Value: $2.5M

Owner: RC Lurie

General Contractor: Jokake Construction Services

Architect: SmithGroupJJR

This building used to be a parking structure and is now headquarters for a lighting solutions provider. A stadium-style staircase (installed with care to not damage the 60-year old structure), and the addition of full-height glass panels throughout the first-floor façade are a few of the changes that were made.

Ross-Blakley Hall

Size: 68,000 SF

Value: $6.5M

Owner: Arizona State University

General Contractor: Kitchell

Architect: HDR Architecture Inc.

Ross-Blakley Hall was built in 1991 for the ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Library. Now, it houses private faculty offices and other spaces for the college’s English Department. Updates include major HVAC repair, floor-to-ceiling windows, and exposed ductwork to give the space a modern touch.

Wentworth Property Headquarters

Size: 11,000 SF

Value: WND