ASU College of Nursing & Health Innovation

The rapid growth of Arizona State University, and the birth of its new Downtown Phoenix campus, created a special architectural and urban opportunity. This compact, 5-story building serves as both the campus’ primary gateway on its marquee corner, and will house one of the largest nursing programs in the United States. The urban infill project created much needed density within the Phoenix Downtown core, and reused existing plant materials that were salvaged prior to new development.

Developer: City of Phoenix
Contractor: DPR Construction
Architect: SmithGroup
Size: 84,000 SFRed Awards March 2010 AZRE
Location:550 N. 3rd St., Phoenix
Completed: August 2009

Honorable Mention: Ironwood Hall

Developer: Maricopa County
Community College District
Contractor: Caliente Construction
Architect: Architekton
Size: 57,446 SF
Location: 2626 E. Pecos Rd., Chandler
Completed: December 2009


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