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 Public Project was Virginia G. Piper Sports and Fitness Center for Persons with Disabilities.
Best Public Project
Virginia G. Piper Sports and Fitness Center for Persons with Disabilities
Developer: ABIL
Contractor: CalibeR Construction
Architect: Baldinger Studios
Size: 45,000 SF
Location: 5031 E. Washington St., Phoenix
Completed: November, 2011
The Virginia G. Piper Sports and Fitness Center was designed to fit the needs specifically for persons with disabilities and demonstrate the many possibilities achievable through exercise. As a result of ABIL, CalibeR Construction and Baldinger Studios, this facility completes the development of Disability Empowerment Center for Arizona. It is the first campus in the West that centers on the recreational and convalescent essentials for persons with disabilities. It maintains comfort and security of not only those utilizing the center, but also offers the public the opportunity to contribute to this non-profit organization. Amenities includes an indoor arena with seating for 700 spectators and a 1/10th-mile elevated running track. In addition to serving the disabled community, the center adheres to various energy-saving components. Some include a high-efficiency heating and cooling central plant, interior/exterior lighting systems and condensing the use of VOC materials.
Video by Cory Bergquist
Honorable Mention
Maricopa County Downtown Court Tower
Developer: Maricopa County
Contractor: Gilbane Building Company in association with Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Architect: Gould Evans Associates/AECOM
Size: 700,000 SF
Location: 175 W. Madison St., Phoenix
Completed: November, 2011
Video by Cory Bergquist
RED Awards 2012 Winners & Finalists |
AZRE Magazine March/April 2012 |
