The annual Real Estate & Development (RED) Awards are back, highlighting impressive projects completed in the last year and the owners, developers, architects and contractors who made these awe-inspiring projects possible. The 2021 RED Awards will take place virtually on Thursday, March 11, beginning at 3:30 p.m.
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“The Phoenix commercial real estate market remains red hot as more companies are relocating and expanding across the Valley and state,” says AZ Big Media Editor in Chief Michael Gossie. “The growth has increased the demand across all sectors, which makes this one of the most competitive years in RED Awards history because there are so many great projects in contention.”
Premier sponsors for the 2021 RED Awards are DP Electric and Willmeng Construction. The virtual sponsor is DAVIS.
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Here are the finalists for the 2021 RED Awards
Best education project K-12
Pat Tillman Middle School Rebuild
McCarthy began construction in May 2019, demolishing five structures and renovating an existing space to house the administration building. It is important that Pat Tillman Middle School be a beacon for its students and its diverse community. Students played an integral role in the campus design, which celebrates this incredible diversity through a large sign in the lobby that exclaims “welcome.” Each letter is made up of smaller words of salutation in the 39 languages spoken by the school’s community.
Owner: Balsz School District
General Contractor: McCarthy Building Companies
Project Manager: McCarthy Building Companies
Architect: DLR Group
Subcontractors: Pete King Construction; Hawkeye Electric; Procon Professional Concrete; Irontree Construction; Progressive Roofing
Value: $17.1 million
Size: 70,000 SF
Location: 4309 E. Belleview St., Phoenix
Start/Completion: May 2019/Oct. 2020
Valley View Leadership Academy
The design and contracting teams worked closely with the school to ensure that disruption was minimized and potential constraints leveraged into incredible opportunities. One such challenge: Because the school was operational during construction, building on a tight footprint presented an opportunity to design the media center on the second floor, which offers incredible views to South Mountain.
Owner: Roosevelt Elementary School District
General Contractor: CORE Construction
Architect: Orcutt | Winslow
Subcontractors: Sun Valley Masonry; RKS Plumbing & Mechanical; Pete King Construction Company; LR Cowan Concrete; Amber Steel
Value: $13,697,360
Size: 56,420 SF
Location: 8220 S. 7th Ave., Phoenix
Start/Completion: Sept. 2018/Jan. 2020
West Point High School
This high school is the newest addition to Tolleson Union High School District. In addition to classrooms and administrative spaces, this state-of-the-art building includes a two-story innovation center, modern flexible learning spaces, a performing arts center, and an artificial turf football stadium with a running track and grandstands for 4,000 fans. Baseball and softball fields and extensive site improvements were also included in the project.
Owner: Tolleson Union High School District
General Contractor: CHASSE Building Team
Architect: ADM Group
Value: $108 million
Size: 311,000 SF
Location: 11620 W. Encanto Blvd., Avondale
Start/Completion: Aug. 2019/May 2020
Higher education project of the year
Arizona State University Health Futures Center
The Health Futures Center is a three-story, ground-up medical learning facility built by DPR Construction for Arizona State University in partnership with Mayo Clinic. This collaborative center offers a new and innovative model for the future of healthcare professionals in which students are taught to treat patients through a whole-health model of mind, body and spirit.
Owner: Arizona State University
General Contractor: DPR Construction
Project Manager: DPR Construction
Architects: DFDG Architecture and CO Architects
Subcontrators: DPR Construction; Cannon and Wendt; Harris Mechanical; Suntec Concrete; Mercatus Lab Vendor
Value: $80 million
Size: 150,000 SF
Location: 5777 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix
Start/Completion: Jan. 2019/Oct. 2020
Arizona State University Lantana Hall
This innovative student housing and hub for student collaboration adds to the growing Polytechnic Campus. Lantana Hall has 179 sleeping units and includes shared amenity spaces, a BBQ courtyard area and a multi-use outdoor amphitheater. The project received the highest honor of LEED Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for energy efficiency and sustainable features.
Owner: Arizona State University
Developer: Capstone Development Partners
General Contractor: CORE Construction
Architect: Shepley Bulfinch
Subcontractors: Sun Valley Concrete; Hilty’s Electrical Contracting; Pete King Construction Company; JFN Mechanical Contracting; Integrated Structural Concepts
Lender: Harrison Street Real Estate Capital
Value: $28.7 million
Size: 113,821 SF
Location: 5885 S. Twining, Mesa
Start/Completion: June 2019/Aug. 2020
The University of Arizona Health Sciences Innovation Building
This nine-story building serves as a cutting-edge platform to build and foster collaborations among interdisciplinary teams of health professionals, students, faculty and researchers in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and public health. Key features include a 1,000-person-capacity forum for special events that can be opened to the outdoors, 13 wet and dry research laboratory spaces, 57 classrooms/instruction halls, and “flipped classrooms” that accommodate 150 students for interactive learning
Owner: University of Arizona
General Contractor: Kitchell
Architect: CO Architects with Swaim Associates
Subcontractors: Baker Concrete; ISEC; Schuff Steel; Sun Mechanical;
TP Acoustics
Value: $131 million
Size: 226,000 SF
Location: 1670 E. Drachman St., Tucson
Start/Completion: June 2016/May 2019
Best Industrial Project under 200,000 square feet
Laser Components
The project is the home of Laser Component’s Southwest US office, research and production facility. It incorporates complex gas, liquid chemical, electrical and air systems that are critical to the delicate processes of the company’s business. The building greets Nevada Street with a remarkable display of glass, solar-conscious metalwork and a smooth, light application of vertical spans of masonry with contrasting dark punctuation.
Owner: Laser Components
General Contractor: LGE Design Build
Project Manager: LGE Design Build
Architect: LGE Design Group
Subcontractors: Stoll Masonry,; Milam Glass Co.; Sonora Drywall; TCK Air Conditioning & Heating; Phoenix Commercial Electric
Value: $5 million
Size: 21,000 SF
Location: 2277 N. Nevada St., Chandler
Start/Completion: Q1 2019/Q3 2020
Longbow Gateway One
Architecturally, the building is compatible with the Longbow Business Park and Golf Course CC&Rs and design standards. It features thoughtful enhancements, including form liner around the glass entries, Corten steel accents throughout in the form of fencing and other metal features, and an abundance of beautiful desert landscaping.
Owner: The Opus Group
Developer: Opus Development Company
General Contractor: Okland Construction Company
Project Manager: Okland Construction Company
Architects: Opus Architecture & Engineering (core shell) and Ware Malcomb (TI buildout)
Brokerage firms: JLL; KBC Capital Advisors; CBRE
Size: 147,435 SF
Location: 3115 N. Higley Rd., Mesa
Start/Completion: March 2018/Nov. 2020
SkyBridge 106 & 107
The project features amenities that attract tenants, including but not limited to air cargo, e-commerce, manufacturing and aviation and defense specialists. Because
Lots 106 and 107 are runway-facing or runway-adjacent, development also required above-and-beyond coordination with national and international entities, such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Federal Aviation Administration and Mexico’s Administracion General de Aduana.
Owner: SkyBridge Arizona
General Contractor: Graycor Construction Company
Project Manager: Graycor Construction Company
Architect: ADM Group
Subcontractors: Hilgart Wilson Engineering; SECON; Markade; Hardrock; Sonoran Drywall.
Brokerage firm: CBRE
Value: $14 million
Size: 124,288 SF
Location: 7852 E. Velocity Way, 6341 S. Downwind Circle, Mesa
Start/Completion: Oct. 2019/Dec. 2020
Best Industrial Project between 200,000 and 500,000 square feet
Goodyear Airport Industrial
The building consists of 36 foot clear height, 100% concrete fully secured truck courts, a full row of excess trailer parking on both sides of the building, 73 dock doors and four drive-in-doors. Architecturally, the structure showcases a unique design with its form liner covering on the front and standard concrete tilt with form liner squares to give an enhanced architectural aesthetic in the back.
Owner: The Opus Group
Developer: Opus Development Company
General Contractor: Opus Design Build
Project Manager: Opus Design Build
Architect: Opus Architecture & Engineering
Brokerage Firm: CBRE
Size: 450,619 SF
Location: 2250 S. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear
Start/Completion: Jan. 2020/Dec. 2020
Park Aldea
The Park Aldea buildings are each able to house multiple tenants, if required, while also being big enough to meet the needs of a larger business that requires maximum square footage. The complex sits on more than 30 acres, and each building has a large dock-high truck court on one side that allows for multiple semitrailers to utilize the area at any given time.
Owner: Trammell Crow Company
Developer: Trammell Crow Company
General Contractor: Haydon Building Corp
Project Manager: Haydon Building Corp
Architect: Butler Design Group
Subcontractors: Precision Glass; IKON Steel; Suntec Concrete; Panelized Structures, Inc.; Progressive Roofing
Value: $17.8 million
Size: 356,000 SF
Location: 10100, 10150, 10200, 10250 W. Montebello Ave., Phoenix
Start/Completion: Sept. 2019/June 2020
VB|143
VB|143 is the first spec industrial development to deploy airborne and contact pathogen mitigation. The technology installed includes a sophisticated filtration system with rooftop mounted office AC air-handling units that mitigates viral and bacterial airborne pathogens. Additionally, UV-based lighting systems eliminate surface contaminants on desktops, cabinets and other surfaces, including washrooms. The same systems integrated in warehouse areas.
Owner: Baker Development Corporation
General Contractor: Layton Construction
Architect: Butler Design Group
Subcontractors: Riggs Contracting; Diversified Roofing Corporation; IKON Steel; Olympic West Fire Protection; Desert Structures
Brokerage Firm: JLL
Value: $15.5 million
Size: 326,000 SF
Location: 215-224 N. 143rd Ave., Goodyear
Start/Completion: Sept. 2019/April 2020
Best Industrial Project more than 500,000 square feet
Amazon Fulfillment Center
The fulfillment center includes 2.3 million square feet of finished floor space with four mezzanines containing products, which are picked by employees, moved along a system of conveyors, and then packaged and prepared for shipping. The fulfillment center also features an elevated processing level and office space. The building is equipped with conveying systems, automatic sorting capabilities and advanced robotics.
Owner: Prologis
Developer: Prologis
General Contractor: Layton Construction
Project Manager: Layton Construction
Architect: HPA Architects
Subcontractors: Suntec Concrete; Shambaugh and Son Fire Protection; Schuff Steel; Ricor,; Gaylor Electric
Size: 2.3 million SF
Location: 580 S. 143rd Ave., Goodyear
Start/Completion: Nov. 2019/Nov. 2020
Chandler Airport Commerce Park
Phase one of this project includes three buildings totaling 337,840 square feet. Phase two consists of 201,400 square feet, bringing the total project square footage completed in 2020 to 539,240 square feet. The project offers secure concrete loading courts and high-quality design aesthetics, and the buildings provide a very efficient layout that effortlessly accommodates tenants.
Owner: Ryan Companies US
Developer: Ryan Companies US
General Contractor: Ryan Companies US
Project Manager: Ryan Companies US
Architects: Ware Malcomb, Ryan Companies US,
Subcontractors: Wilson Electric; West Coast Partitions; Riggs Companies; Olympic Fire Protection; Ace Asphalt
Brokerage Firms: Lee & Associates of Arizona; JLL
Size: 539,210 SF
Location: McQueen Rd. & Queen Creek Rd., Chandler
Start/Completion: Q2 2019/Q4 2020
Park303 Phase I
Designed at a time of historic demand for West Valley industrial space, Park303 Phase I was one of the first buildings in the Valley to offer two separate — or one single — building footprints. With this in mind, Phase I was developed as two individual buildings comprising 705,531 square feet and 488,995 square feet.
Owner: Lincoln Property Company with Goldman Sachs
Developer: Lincoln Property Company
General Contractor: Willmeng Construction
Architect: Butler Design Group
Suncontractors: Hunter Engineering; Suntec Concrete; Reynolds Electric; Scotts Diversified Contracting; Apache Pipeline.
Brokerage Firm: Lincoln Property Company
Value: $120 million
Size: 1.25 million SF
Location: East side of Loop 303 between Bethany Home Rd. and Glendale Ave., Litchfield Park
Start/Completion: March 2020/Dec. 2020
PV 303 West II
An experienced developer (Merit Partners), an award-winning architect (Butler Design Group) and a four-decades-old general contract leader (Stevens-Leinweber Construction) combined — in the course of less than ten months — to construct the PV 303/West II shell building and accomplish a fast-track, 643,798-square-foot tenant improvement.
Owner: First Industrial Realty Trust
Developer: Merit Partners
General Contractor: Stevens-Leinweber Construction
Project Manager: Stevens-Leinweber Construction
Architect: Butler Design Group
Subcontractors: Suntec Concrete; Panelized Structures; Olympic West Fire Protection; Gunsight; TCK Air Conditioning and Heating
Brokerage Firms: CBRE and Colliers International in Arizona
Value: $31,404,000
Size: 643,798 SF
Location: 3550 N. Cotton Ln., Goodyear
Start/Completion: March 2020/Dec. 2020
The Hub
A clean, modern aesthetic was the intent for the overall design, which brings a fresh, cutting-edge approach to common tilt panel concrete construction. Each entry is wrapped in storefront glass that conveys natural daylight into the spaces. The facility includes both recessed truck docks and grade-level loading docks.
Owner: Clarius Partners
Developer: Creation
General Contractor: LGE Design Build
Project Manager: LGE Design Build
Architect: LGE Design Group
Subcontractors: Desert Structure; Suntec Concrete; North Star Pipelines;
Arc Steel, Speciality Roofing.
Brokerage Firm: JLL
Value: $59 million
Size: 793,000 SF
Location: 305 S. Bullard Ave., Goodyear
Start/Completion: Q2 2019/Q2 2020
Hospitality project of the year
Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown
The Hilton Canopy Tempe is a cohesive taste of Arizona. The hotel offers touches of the local city scene, the surrounding natural desert and elements of regional history throughout. The exterior facade stands out, while the interior immerses the guest experience into the natural desert, resulting in a blending of both worlds that educates and inspires the hotel’s guests.
Owner: Driftwood Capital
General Contractor: SUNDT Construction
Project Manager: SUNDT Construction
Architect: Allen + Philp Partners
Subcontractors: SUNDT Concrete; TD Industries; Wilson Electric; MKB Construction; Western Millwork
Value: $65,304,000
Size: 172,972 SF
Location: 108 E. University Dr., Tempe
Start/COMPLETION: July 2018/March 2020
Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Tempe Downtown
Developed and built by Mortenson and designed by PK Architects, the eight-story hotel provides the more than four million annual Tempe visitors with a new place to stay, gather and enjoy city life within close proximity to sporting venues, retail and dining. Carrying the name of two Hyatt brands, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House, this hotel offers 259 room in two styles: 154 Hyatt Place rooms and 105 Hyatt House rooms.
Owner: Apple Hospitality REIT
Developer: Mortenson MDI
General Contractor: Mortenson
Project Manager: Mortenson
Architect: PK Architects
Subcontractors: Specified Electrical Contractors; Hayes Mechanical; Suntec Concrete; Valiant Products Corporation; Pueblo Mechanical & Controls
Value: $64.6 million
Size: 156,611 SF
Location: 601 E. 6th St., Tempe
Start/Completion: Feb. 2019/Aug. 2020
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
The new casino expansion 30 miles east of Phoenix raises the bar for gaming choices in the region. The development, which replaced the Fort McDowell Casino, provides a state-of-the-art gaming experience and expands the amenities offered. The new casino features an elegant entertainment experience, combining natural colors with tribal theming and finishes in a composition that is distinctly modern.
Owner: Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
General Contractor: Kitchell
Project Manager: Fort McDowell Gaming Enterprise
Architect: Thalden Boyd Emery Architects
Subcontractors: Desert Mountain Tile & Marble; E&K; ISEC; Sun Valley Masonry; Wilson Electric
Value: $114 million
Size: 210,000 SF
Location: 10438 Wekopa Way, Scottsdale
Start/Completion: July 2018/Sept. 2020
Multifamily project of the year
7180 Optima Kierland
Optima Kierland presides over a lushly landscaped oasis, offering acres of verdant courtyards, a sparkling water feature at its base and a spectacular rooftop Sky Deck at its apex. Spacious private terraces accentuate the tower’s distinctive architecture on all sides, replete with the newest evolution of the signature Optima vertical landscape system. Between the dramatic backdrop of the desert mountains just beyond the doors and the vibrant plant life providing natural privacy, the boundary between indoors and out is blissfully blurred.
Owner: Optima
Developer: Optima
General Contractor: Optima
Architect: Optima
Brokerage Firm: Optima Realty
Value: $500 million
Size: 2.8 million SF
Location: 7180 E. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale
Start/Completion: 2018/Aug. 2020
RendezVous Urban Flats
This noteworthy revitalization project provides desirable rental urban flat units in the heart of Tucson. It is lauded by local Tucsonans for transforming an undeveloped office building site into the RendezVous plaza that merges residential, retail and office uses into a functional pedestrian space.
Owner: 1SC Partners
Developer: Aerie Development
General Contractor: UEB (Katerra)
Project Manager: UEB (Katerra)
Architect: DAVIS
Subcontractors: Ceco Concrete Construction;
Mirage Plastering; Interior Logic Group; Glass Unlimited; MDC Studio
Brokerage Firm: Aerie Development
Value: $27 million
Size: 129,994 SF
Location: 20 S. Stone Ave., Tucson
Start/Completion: June 2018/June 2020
The Premiere at Eastmark
Route 2 Builders brings a much-needed multifamily element to one of the fastest growing master-planned communities in the Southwest. The project design is completely unique and like nothing that the Phoenix area has ever seen. Owner Andrew Olson designed this place on a bar napkin and then brought it to life. This project has so much life to it and will only continue growing.
Owner: Route 2 Builders
Developer: PCS Development
General Contractor: Route 2 Builders
Project Manager: Route 2 Builders
Architect: Route 2 Builders
Subcontractors: JFN Plumbing;
RT Brown Mechanical; RED Concrete;
JR McDade; DBR Drywall
Value: $60 million
Size: 230,000 SF
Location: 9410 E. Ray Rd., Mesa
Start/Completion: Aug. 2019/Dec. 2020
Healthcare project of the year
Banner Ocotillo Medical Center
This state-of-the-art facility provides a much-needed
local community boost to in-patient bed demand.
The rapid design and construction schedule tell an amazing story of innovation, collaboration, integration and expertise among the project team, SmithGroup, Okland Construction and Banner Health. Additionally, the design excellence executed on this facility echoes the highest quality patient care delivered by Banner Health.
Owner: Banner Health
General Contractor: Okland Construction
Project Manager: SmithGroup
Architect: SmithGroup
Subcontractors: Jensen Hughes; A2O Food Service; PK Associates; Dibble Engineering;
Spectrum Irrigation
Value: $150 million
Size: 245,000 SF
Location: 1405 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Start/Completion: Jan. 2018/Oct. 2020
HonorHealth Sonoran Medical Center
One of the more unique aspects of the project was its Integrated Project Delivery. From the onset of the pre-construction process, HonorHealth, CBRE, Devenney, McCarthy, LSW and key trade partners co-located to create a true “one team” environment. This early integration allowed the team to quickly review many different design ideas and options to ultimately land on the best solution for the owner. The facility offers 70 patient beds, a full diagnostic and treatment suite, and an outpatient surgery center.
Owner: HonorHealth
General Contractor: McCarthy Building Companies
Project Manager: McCarthy Building Companies
Architect: Devenney Group
Subcontractors: WD Manor; Delta Electric; Schuff Steel; AROK; Western Millwork
Value: $95 million
Size: 154,000 SF
Location: 19829 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix
Start/Completion: Jan. 2019/July 2020
Mercy Medical Commons II
This project has been a market maker in several ways. Located at a high visibility corner across the street from the 300 bed Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, the development set the highest land comparable in the trade area at the time of site acquisition, and this property is now commanding the highest lease rates for medical office space in the submarket.
Owner: MedProperties Group
Developer: MedProperties Group
General Contractor: Balfour Beatty
Project Manager: MedProperties Group
Architect: Ware Malcomb
Subcontractors: Carlson Glass; Division 3 Structures; Hawkeye Electric; RKS Plumbing; ACE Asphalt
Brokerage: Colliers International in Arizona
Size: 62,000 SF
Location: 3591 S. Mercy Rd., Gilbert
Start/Completion: April 2019/June 2020
Best Retail Project
H Mart
H Mart purchased a building that was in major disrepair. Formerly an Albertsons and Ultimate Consignment store, it has been renovated into a vibrant space that offers a variety of food, products and experiences. The store features Asian, American and Latin groceries, as well as a bakery, pharmacy, various small shops and an Asian food court. H Mart chose this Mesa location because of its easy access to transit, area development plans and a vibrant Asian community.
Owner: H Mart
General Contractor: Sigma Contracting
Project Manager: Sigma Contracting
Architect: CORBeL Architects
Subcontractors: Universal Piping; Advanced Demolition; Tri-Mega HVAC; State Electric; Melvin Concrete
Brokerage Firms: Eisenberg Company; Cambridge Properties
Value: $5.1 million
Size: 63,000 SF
Location: 1919 W. Main St., Mesa
Start/Completion: March 2019/
Jan. 2020
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Terminal Concessions/O.H.S.O. Brewery
Willmeng Construction and DWL Architects collaborated with Kind Hospitality and the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to deliver a 2,145-square-foot tenant improvement for the airport that created a 510-square-foot exterior patio, dining area, bar and kitchen space. O.H.S.O. (Outrageous Home Brewer’s Social Outpost) Brewery is located in the mid-concourse at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, between Gates 7
and 8.
Owner: Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport/Kind Hospitality
General Contractor: Willmeng Construction
Architect: DWL Architect + Planners
Value: $2.1 million
Size: 15,000 SF
Location: 6033 S. Sossaman Rd., Mesa
Start/Completion: Jan. 2020/March 2020
The Americano
LGE’s attention to detail and quality shines through on this high-end concept restaurant located in North Scottsdale. The 7,048-square-foot restaurant houses an open kitchen concept with a wood-fired grill that is used to create a flavorful selection of fine steaks and fish for guests, who enjoy a dining room that features luxurious leather booths or chairs with butcher block tables.
Owner: Creation
General Contractor: LGE Design Build
Project Manager: LGE Design Build
Architect: LGE Design Group
Subcontractors: Reeves Paperhanging; Interior Concepts; Sonora Drywall; Carlson Glass; Pinnacle Plumbing Contractors
Value: $2 million
Size: 7,048 SF
Location: 17797 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Start/Completion: Q1 2019/Q1 2020
Trail House at Enchantment Resort
Trail House emerged from Gluckman Tang Architects’ vision to heighten the engagement between guests and the remarkable natural setting of Boynton Canyon. Trail House acts as the gathering point for resort guests wgi are interested in active exploration — through hiking or mountain biking — of the nearly 400 miles of trails and red rock vistas that are unique to Sedona.
Owner: Enchantment Group
General Contractor: PWI Construction
Architect: Gluckman Tang Architects
Subcontractors: ReCreate Companies; Roofing Southwest; Jarmer Electric; Brightview Landscaping; Concrete Finishing
Value: $2.5 million
Size: 4,100 SF
Location: 525 Boynton Canyon Rd., Sedona
Start/Completion: Oct. 2019/July 2020
Recreation or Public Works Project of the Year
Eloy City Hall
SmithGroup engaged with the mayor, council, city leadership, staff and members of the community to ensure that the design process was inclusive and the project would reflect the values of all users and constituents. Through a series of workshops and surveys, we gained a better understanding of Eloy. Together, the team created a facility that reflects and honors the city’s cultural diversity and history.
Owner: City of Eloy
General Contractor: CORE Construction
Project Manager: Abacus Project Management
Architect: SmithGroup
Subcontractors: Caruso Turley Scott Structural Engineers; EPS Group; Speedie and Associates; The Sextant Group
Value: $8.5 million
Size: 17,800 SF
Location: 595 C St., Eloy
Start/Completion: Feb. 2017/Jan. 2020
Greenfield Water Reclamation Plant Phase III Expansion
This facility can now treat up to 30 million gallons per day of liquids and 38 million gallons per day of solids on an annual average flow basis. The project scope required more than 249,000 cubic yards of excavation and 92,100 cubic yards of backfill. The City of Mesa and Towns of Gilbert and Queen Creek jointly own the treatment plant, while the City of Mesa maintains and operates the plant.
Owner: City of Mesa
General Contractor: McCarthy Building Companies
Project Manager: McCarthy Building Companies
Architect: Carollo Engineers
Subcontractors: Pipeline Video Inspection; Matrix Service; Prime Controls; Harris/Arizona Rebar; Progressive Services
Value: $170.7 million
Location: 4400 S. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert
Start/Completion: Nov. 2017/Nov. 2020
PHX Sky Train Maintenance Storage Facility
An addition to the existing facility, this new complex includes two light maintenance bays and one medium bay with pits, elevated platforms for the maintenance bays, office space for technician managers, a heavy storage area and a workshop. To support the added fleet, 5,800 lineal feet of additional guidebeam and running surface was installed throughout the yard.
Owner: City of Phoenix
Developer: Bombardier Transportation
General Contractor: The Weitz Company
Project Manager: The Weitz Company
Architect: Deutsch Architecture Group
Subcontractors: Brahma; Suntec Concrete;
Wilson Electric; Buesing; Pueblo Mechanical
Size: 41,748 SF
Location: 1111 S. 44th St., Phoenix
Start/Completion: Feb. 2019/Oct. 2020
Senior Living Project of the Year
Acoya Scottsdale at Troon
Acoya Troon offers contemporary interior finishes designed by award-winning Thoma-Holec Design, underground parking and numerous amenities. The garden level includes a music room, salon and spa, theatre and fitness room, while the first floor provides residents with a bistro, a great room, formal and private dining options, art therapy and a library.
Ownership: Cadence Living, Ryan Companies US, Starwood Capital Group
Developer: Ryan Companies US
General Contractors: Ryan Companies US
Project Manager: Ryan Companies US
Architect: Ryan A+E
Subcontractors: Thoma-Holec Design; Red Oak Plumbing; Western Underground; Hilty’s Electrical Contracting; Integrated Masonry; Breinholt Demolition
Size: 206,614 SF
Location: 14055 E. Pinnacle Peak Way, Scottsdale
Start/Completion: Nov. 2018/Sept. 2020
American Groves Senior Living
The project’s design, inspired by the agrarian nature of Gilbert, provides an inviting and comfortable venue for the operator’s Age in Place concept. The amenity program is strategically located at the cardinal points throughout the project to allow for equitable resident access. Amenities include dining and living rooms, a library, an art studio, a chapel/theater, a physical therapy center, a spa, a salon and lounge areas, among others.
Owner: American Care Concepts
General Contractor: Layton Construction
Mirabella at ASU
Mirabella at ASU is the first senior living community of its type in Arizona. It provides a unique environment that encourages alumni, their families and the general public across Arizona to join with the university community and partake in experiences similar to those from their college years. Opportunities are in place for residents and students to learn and grow from communal interaction with one another, facilitating open lines of communication and allowing learning to progress in both directions.
Owner: Pacific Retirement Services
Developer: Mirabella at ASU
General Contractor: McCarthy Building Companies
Project Manager: McCarthy Building Companies
Architect: Ankrom Moisan
Subcontractors: Delta Diversified Electric; E&K of Arizona; KT Fabrication; Imcor Mechanical; Isec
Value: $167.1 million
Size: 613,992 SF
Location: 65 E. University Dr., Tempe
Start/Completion: May 2018/
Dec. 2020
Splendido Villas Phase 3
In addition to a variety of amenities, Splendido Villas feature open floor plans and high-end finishes, including stone facades, quartz countertops, custom oak entry doors, KitchenAid appliances and easy-to-maintain tile. Each unit has an individually controlled AC unit and a 24-hour emergency call system to ensure peace of mind for its tenants. Residents can select homes ranging in size from 1,450 square feet to 2,700 square feet.
Owner: Tucson Mather Plaza
Developers: The Plaza Companies; Mather LifeWays
General Contractor: W.E. O’Neil Construction Co. of Arizona
Project Manager: W.E. O’Neil Construction Co. of Arizona
Architect: Solomon Cordwell Buenz & Associates
Subcontractors: Diversified Interiors of El Paso; Blanco Concrete; R.G. & Sons Plumbing; Millwork by Design; Conway Tile Company.
Brokerage Firms: The Plaza Companies; Mather LifeWays
Value: $33 million
Size: 108,620 SF
Location: 13500 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley
Start/Completion: Oct. 2018/Nov. 2020
Architect: Allen + Philp Partners
Subcontractors: Bold Framing; Integrity Electric; Design Drywall West; Tekstar; Roofing Southwest
Value: $23 million
Size: 107,138 SF
Location: 941 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert
Start/Completion: June 2019/Dec. 2020
Redevelopment Project of the Year
Arizona State University Hayden Library Reinvention
The main drivers for this project include enhancing campus connectivity by engaging the newly activated ground floor with surrounding campus malls; providing flexible spaces for learning, studying, collaborating, and making; and employing a resource efficient approach to all aspects of design. This meticulous renovation reinvents Hayden Library for the 21st century while honoring the iconic history of the campus landmark.
Owner: Arizona State University
General Contractor: Holder Construction Company
Project Manager: Ayers Saint Gross
Architect: Ayers Saint Gross
Subcontractors: Delta Diversified; TD Industries; Able Steel; Red Cedar; The Berg Group; KT Fabrication
Value: $90 million
Size: 252,600 SF
Location: 300 E. Orange Mall, Tempe
Start/Completion: March 2018/March 2020
Portales Corporate Center Amenity Center Expansion and Exterior Renovation
This tenant improvement and renovation includes a new amenity center for corporate center associate use, with a new tenant corridor. The amenity center lunch room socialization space now provides an enlarged kitchen/meal prep area, a variety of seating options for dining and socialization, and a storage area. The existing exterior corridor received a refresh with new finishes and light fixtures. It is a collaborative space where the tenants host anything from team-building parties to meet-and-greets with prospective clients.
Owner: Forum Capital
General Contractor: Willmeng Construction
Architect: DAVIS
Value: $3.5 million
Size: 3,000 SF
Location: 4900 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Start/Completion: June 2019/June 2020
SRP Project Administration Building
Salt River Project’s Project Administration Building has served as a corporate headquarters and operational hub for oiver 60 years. As SRP has grown, prior building additions have added operational square footage but resulted in an inflexible interior layout. The design team developed a strategic vision using high-quality systems, innovative technologies and energy-efficient methods. The addition of high-caliber finishes results in a drastic improvement from the existing spaces.
Owner: Salt River Project
General Contractor: Mortenson Construction
Project Manager: Corgan
Architect: Corgan
Subcontractors: Delta Diversified; HACI Mechanical; IES Commercial; Performance Contracting; Western Millwork; Walters & Wolf
Size: 440,000 SF
Location: 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe
Start/Completion: 2012/2020
Office Interiors Project of the Year
Carvana HQ3
Utilizing a Scandinavian palette of clean white with pine accents, the design establishes a unique and welcoming space for Carvana staff to feel at home while at work. Design elements were created by incorporating off-the-shelf components into fully custom builds, such as the floating storefront conference room walls and hidden-pivot pine doors. Existing warehouse space was transformed into high-ceiling open offices, free-standing conference rooms and an indoor basketball court.
Owner: Carvana
General Contractor: Wespac Construction
Project Manager: Wespac Construction
Architect: RSP Architects
Subcontractors: Arizona Hardwood;
Castaldi Custom Millwork; Wilson Electric;
Sierra Glass; Door Works
Value: $5,452,620
Size: 50,374 SF
Location: 1305 W. First St., Tempe
Start/Completion: April 2019/Jan. 2020
DoorDash
The design aesthetic reflects DoorDash’s brand and culture with a focus on natural materials, such as polished concrete floors in common areas, exposed concrete columns and wood ceiling details that pay homage to the streets and avenues of the Phoenix neighborhoods where Dashers work tirelessly to deliver exceptional food to hungry customers. Portions of the exposed ceilings are visible throughout the space with floating ceiling clouds to help control acoustics.
Owner: DoorDash
Developer: Lincoln Property Company
General Contractor: Holder Construction
Architect: McCarthy Nordburg
Subcontractors: Energy Systems Designs; Workplace Resource Denver; Arizona Restaurant Supply; Airpark Signs
Brokerage Firm: Cushman and Wakefield
Value: $7.2 million
Size: 79,884 SF
Location: 1033 W. Roosevelt Way, Tempe
Start/Completion: May 2019/May 2020
Heard – Novel Coworking
The historic Heard Building was given new life starting in 2018 when Novel Coworking purchased the structure and began a renovation that restored the exterior and interiors to their former glory. The building was re-imagined into an upbeat office space for a co-working strategy that promotes flexibility, mobility and productivity through “SmartSuites” that are tech-enabled for paperless work environments.
Owner: Novel Coworking
General Contractor: Princeton Construction
Project Manager: Princeton Construction
Architect: Krause Architecture + Interiors
Subcontractors: ASEI Engineering; Aspen Construction; Beat Logical Solution Mechanical; Compton Plumbing; Hammerhead Electric & Technology
Size: 65,346 SF
Location: The Heard Building,
112 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
Start/Completion: May 2019/April 2020
Best office project less than 150,000 square feet
Lincoln Union
The project is an adaptive reuse of a vacant warehouse that has been transformed into a creative office space. The original windowless structure was 62,000 square feet, but we utilized the high bay volume of the existing facility to add in a new mezzanine to boost the total square footage to 93,500 square feet. A common tenant concourse was added to the spine of the building, connecting the two floors.
Owner: SmithGroup
Developer: Montana Capital Partners
General Contractor: Okland Construction
Project Manager: SmithGroup
Architect: SmithGroup
Subcontractors: Dibble Engineering; Rouser Concrete; True Metal Solutions; Amber Steel Fabrication
Brokerage Firm: CBRE
Value: $8.4 million
Size: 93,000 SF
Location: 475 E. Lincoln, Phoenix
Start/Completion: April 2018-Jan. 2020
Chandler Corporate Center Phase II
Chandler Corporate Center II features a large outdoor amenity area; a two-story glass entrance with stone and wood accents; soaring 14-foot ceiling heights with floor-to-ceiling glass; premier finishes; COVID-related enhancements, such as automatic doors at entries and fully touchless restrooms; and a high 6-to-1,000 parking ratio.
Owner: VanTrust Real Estate
Developer: VanTrust Real Estate
General Contractor: Stevens-Leinweber Construction
Project Manager: Stevens-Leinweber Construction
Architect: Butler Design Group
Subcontractors: SDC, Inc.; Riggs Companies; Bell Steel;
CDS Framing; McKinney Glass
Brokerage Firm: Colliers International in Arizona
Value: $25.6 million
Size: 118,000 SF
Location: 4100 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler
Start/Completion: Jan. 2020/Sept. 2020
The Collab
The Collab is another exciting addition to the thriving Heritage District in downtown Gilbert and LGE’s ever-growing mixed-use portfolio. The building features three floors of office space totaling 31,282 square feet as well as 9,277 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Its design, colors and materials complement the surrounding Heritage District.
Owner: Creation
Developer: Creation
General Contractor: LGE Design Build
Project Manager: LGE Design Build
Architect: LGE Design Group
Subcontractors: Riggs Companies; Arc Steel; Milam Glass; Tri-Mega Mechanical; Sonoran Drywall
Brokerage Firm: Cushman & Wakefield; OX Urban Properties
Value: $6.3 million
Size: 40,559 SF
Location: 325 N. Ash St., Gilbert
Start/Completion: Q1 2019/Q1 2020
Best office project more than 150,000 square feet
777 Tower at Novus Innovation Corridor
A highly creative and technologically advanced space, 777 Tower is sure to enhance the experiences of tenants, retailers, visitors, and ASU employees and students alike through its high-quality, sustainable aesthetic. As a LEED GOLD-designated project, with plans to also earn the Energy Star certification, the sustainable features reduce power and water consumption, increase occupant comfort and reduce operating costs.
Owner: University Realty
Developer: Ryan Companies US
General Contractor: Ryan Companies US
Project Manager: Ryan Companies US
Architect: DAVIS
Subcontractors: Suntec Concrete; Gen3 Architectural Wall Systems; SunTech Glass; The Berg Group; Specified Electrical Contractors; RKS Plumbing & Mechanical; HACI Mechanical
Brokerage Firm: JLL
Size: 173,000 SF
Location: 777 S. Novus Pl., Tempe
Start/Completion: April 2018/June 2020
Innovation, Discovery, Education, and Arts Campus
Phase one of the development consists of a six-story office building and a separate 1,270-stall free-standing parking garage. The architectural expression of the initial building sets the tone for future development conveying the high-tech character of the technology and biomedical research occurring within. The design team was able to achieve Class A office space with a unique design of ribbon windows mixed with small amounts of curtain wall and metal cladding.
Owner: The Boyer Company
Developer: The Boyer Company
General Contractor: Okland Construction
Project Manager: SmithGroup
Architect: SmithGroup
Subcontractors: PK Associates; Dibble Engineering; Kovach
Value: $125 million
Size: 180,000 SF
Location: 850 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe
Start/Completion: Oct. 2015/March 2020
Rio 2100 East
This Class A building features glass curtain wall systems, metal panels and masonry along its exterior facades, and boasts panoramic views of the Valley. Building entries and dynamic two-story entry lobbies showcase stone floors, a glass-railed open central staircase and dramatic lighting.
Owner: The Boyer Company
Developer: The Boyer Company
General Contractor: Wespac Construction
Project Manager: Wespac Construction
Architect: Butler Design Group
Subcontractors: Saguaro Steel; Walters and Wolf; Integrated Masonry; Coreslab; Flynn Companies
Brokerage Firm: The Boyer Company
Value: $29,843,157
Size: 174,000 SF
Location: 58 S. River Dr., Tempe
Start/Completion: Q3 2018/Q2 2020
