Here are the finalists for the 2023 RED Awards

Jun 23, 2023

Erin Thorburn

The Real Estate Development (RED) Awards are the Academy Awards of Arizona’s commercial real estate industry. The 2023 RED Awards honor projects completed in the 2022 calendar year. And with a record number of nominations coming out of Arizona’s red-hot CRE industry — from city-sized industrial developments to game-changing projects that will shape the way we work, live and play — the finalists for the 2023 RED Awards truly represent the best in Arizona.

DEEPER DIVE: Phoenix ranks No. 2 for most industrial real estate under construction

The finalists and winners of the 2023 RED Awards will be recognized at an awards event Thursday, March 16 at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. Sponsors include DP Electric, Willmeng, Clayco, Layton Construction and Chasse Building Team. The production sponsor is Merestone. The floral provider is PJs Flowers.

Tickets for the 2023 RED Awards can be purchased here.

Here are the finalists for the 2023 RED Awards.

Fun fact: This two-story, 33,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art emergency veterinary center contains 34 exam rooms, five dedicated surgery suites, client-visiting spaces and much more.

Developer: National Veterinary Associates

Contractor: Ryan Companies

Architect: Animal Arts

Subcontractors: DP Electric, Walltek, Western Building Group, Sun Valley Masonry and Bootz Manufacturing

Value: $18 million

City: Queen Creek

Fun fact: The five-story, vertical expansion above the existing two-story north wing of Banner Children’s enables the accommodation of a wealth of additional women- and infant-care services.

Developer: Banner Desert Medical Center

Contractor: DPR Construction

Architect: Cuningham

Subcontractors: Cannon & Wendt, Amfab Steel, SurePods, MKB, Kapture and Bel-Aire Mechanical

Value: $97.7 million

City: Mesa

Fun fact: This 16,344-square-foot building was designed to be highly functional while also matching the vibrant residential neighborhood of DC Ranch and enabling views of the McDowell Mountains.

Owner: Fetzer Surgical

Contractor: LGE Design Build

Architect: LGE Design Group

Value: $3.3 million

City: Scottsdale

Fun fact: With a tight,18-month project turnaround, this 330,000-square-foot expansion achieved the hospital’s goal to increase patient capacity — finishing under budget and ahead of schedule.

Owner: Mayo Clinic

Contractor: McCarthy Building Companies

Architect: Shepley Bulfinch

Subcontractors: Amfab Steel, WD Manor Mechanical, Sturgeon Electric, AROK and Walters & Wolf

Value: $145 million

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: Completion of new lab and office space helped Seres — a pioneer in microbiome therapeutics for serious diseases — support its growing scientific research and development needs.

Owner: Seres Therapeutics

Contractor: Jokake Construction

Architect: Corgan

Subcontractors: Sun Door and Trim, R-N-R Steel and Arctic Air

Value: $2.8 million

City: Tempe

Fun fact: This 118,000-square-foot downtown Mesa project blends multifaceted technical higher-ed programs with long-term civic functionality, creating an open, community gathering space.

Owner: City of Mesa

Contractor: DPR Construction

Architects: Holly Street Studio and Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

Subcontractors: DPR Construction, ARUP, Dibble Engineering, Colwell Shelor and Suntec Concrete

Value: $70 million

City: Mesa

Fun fact: Lumberjack student athletes now have a 72,000-square-foot central hub for training and recovery with access to features such as an underwater treadmill and two plunge pools.

Owner: Northern Arizona University

Contractor: CORE Construction

Architect: DLR Group

Subcontractors: Division 3 Structures, Castle Steel, Ignace Brothers Commercial Construction, BZ Painting and Liberty Gandy Pipeline Services of Arizona

Value: $47 million

City: Flagstaff

Fun fact: Modernizing and refreshing SMCC involved applying a “science on display” concept, infusing light into areas surrounding labs, hallways and classroom spaces.

Owner: South Mountain Community College

Contractor: McCarthy Building Companies

Architect: Gensler

Subcontractors: Dibble, Energy Systems Design, MBJ Consulting Structural Engineers,

Size: 32,000 square feet

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: Added to the existing unique, classic desert, mid-century modern building, the renovation of Mesa studios included installation of glass panels to bring new life and light to the dynamic space.

Owner: City of Mesa

Contractor: Okland Construction

Architect: Gensler

Subcontractors: PK Associates, Energy Systems Design, Colwell Schelor Landscape, Dibble and MCH

Size: 26,500 square feet

City: Mesa

Fun fact: In addition to transforming the main library, the Science-Engineering Library, Academic Success Center and Bear Down Gym, the once autonomous buildings are now conveniently connected.

Owner: University of Arizona

Contractor: Sundt Construction

Architect: Poster Mirto McDonald

Subcontractors: Comfort Systems, Wilson Electric, MKB, AES and Blanco Concrete

Value: $61.6 million

City: Tucson

Fun fact: Completed seven weeks ahead of schedule, this 185,000-square-foot arena has 5,000 seats, is home to Sun Devil men’s hockey and wrestling, and hosts community concerts.

Developer: Mortenson

Contractor: Mortenson

Architect: SCI Architects

Subcontractors: Fleming West, UMEC, Wilson Electric, Coreslab and PCI

Value: $133 million

City: Tempe

Fun fact: In addition to the makeover of the now amenity-packed Privado Villas — 119 residential-style suites — the villa renovation project also included the addition of a relaxation pool and bar.

Owner: Strategic Hotels & Resorts

Contractor: PWI Construction

Architect: Kollin Altomare Architects

Subcontractors: PK Associates, GB Two Landscape, Rawson Enterprises, Nationwide Hospitality Plumbing and Whitespace Interiors

Size: 119 suites

City: Scottsdale

Fun fact: Honoring the property’s natural desert aesthetic, this project incorporated design elements to maximize comfort and character, including special touches such as locally quarried DC Ranch Stone.

Developer: Nationwide Realty Investors

Contractor: Layton Construction

Architect: BRP Architects

Subcontractors: Western Millwork, Hardrock Concrete, Vertical Blind, BrightView Landscape and Tuscano Building & Stone

Value: $53 million

City: Scottsdale

Fun fact: The first expansion since the property’s 2009 opening, new additions include a 165,000-square-foot, 11-story sunrise tower providing even more guest rooms and features.

Owner: Gila River Indian Community

Contractor: Sundt Construction

Architect: Friedmutter Group

Subcontractors: Tynan Group, Buesing, Berg Electric, HACI and E&K

Value: $180 million

City: Near Chandler

Fun fact: Situated inside the AAA 4-Diamond JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, the design of the 419-seat Tía Carmen restaurant centered on a clean, warm palette with the use of soft curves and arches.

Owner: Trinity Investments

Contractor: PWI Construction

Architect: PHX Architecture

Subcontractors: TCP Group, Call Construction, Home Select and Singer Equipment Company

Size: 16,800 square feet

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: In order to transform this industrial space, the existing T-hangar had to be demolished, making way for two new 28,000-square-foot hangar bays with attached support buildings for future tenant build-out.

Developer: Atlantic Aviation

Contractor: JE Dunn Construction

Architect: DWL Architects + Planners

Subcontractors: Tempe Mechanical, HardRock Concrete Placement, Bell Steel, Markham Contracting and E&K of Phoenix

Value: $13.2 million / City: Scottsdale

Fun fact: This 116,085-square-foot industrial building’s architectural features, prime location and leasing success came as the result of the development team and City of Chandler’s ongoing collaboration.

Developer: ViaWest Group

Contractor: Willmeng Construction

Architect: Deutsch Architecture

Subcontractors: Riggs Concrete, The Structures Group, Pro-Low, Apache and Hawkeye

Value: $25 million

City: Chandler

Fun fact: The industrial portion of this project encompasses 150 acres and will be the largest Class A industrial park to be developed in the city.

Developer: VanTrust Real Estate

Contractor: Willmeng Construction

Architect: Butler Design Group

Subcontractors: Hawkeye Electric, Sunland Asphalt, Riggs Companies and The Structural Group

Size: 157,289 square feet

City: Peoria

Fun fact: The Gilbert facility is one of the largest and most advanced satellite assembly and test facilities in the nation and is designed to provide multiple clean rooms and production spaces.

Developer: Northrop Grumman

Contractor: Willmeng Construction

Architect: Gensler

Subcontractors: Suntec Concrete, Kimley Horn, WB Engineers & Consultants, PK Associates and Fisher Engineering

Value: $54.4 million

City: Gilbert

Fun fact: This 197,000-square-foot industrial space will provide space for warehouse/distribution and manufacturing tenants in an infill Tempe location, less than a mile from full diamond access to Interstate 10.

Developer: Opus Development Company

Contractor: Opus Design Build

Architect: Opus AE Group

Subcontractors: Riggs Companies, Jenco, Levake Construction, Sanders & Wohrman Corporation and Buesing Corp.

Value: $42 million

City: Tempe

Fun fact: Positioned on a 21-acre site, this project incorporates three precast industrial buildings totaling 292,098 square feet, just off the Loop 202 with building signage rights.

Developer: Conor Commercial Real Estate

Contractor: McShane Construction Company

Architect: DLR Group

Subcontractors: Scott's Diversified Contractors, Suntec Concrete, BrightView Landscaping, Desert Structures and Specialty Roofing

Size: 292,098 square feet

City: Chandler

Fun fact: Designated as the company’s global headquarters, this space features 235,000 square feet of Class A industrial space. The facility will also be home to the company’s first U.S.-based engineering technical center.

Developer: Marwest Enterprises

Contractor: Willmeng Construction

Architect: Ware Malcomb

Subcontractors: Suntec Concrete, DP Electric, Encore Steel, TLCP Structural, Hunter Engineering and Speedie & Associates

Size: 235,094 square feet

City: Mesa

Fun fact: This speculative development was the last building of Prologis’ 150-acre Prologis Commerce Park project, providing Fairfield Processing Corp. space needed for production and shipping to the western U.S.

Developer: Prologis

Contractor: Derek Builders

Architect: HPA

Subcontractors: Structures Group, Desert State Electric, Signal One Fire and Communications, Olympic West Fire Protection and Milam Glass

Size: 209,497 square feet

City: Goodyear

Fun fact: Both buildings of View 202 Phase I were fully leased prior to project completion. Among the 197,000-square-foot industrial space tenants: a manufacturing company, automotive supply chain company and more.

Developer: Sunbelt Investment Holdings

Contractor: Layton Construction

Architect: Butler Design Group

Subcontractors: Buesing Corp, B&F Contracting, Riggs Concrete, AME Landscape and Precision Glass

Size: 248,350 square feet

City: Mesa

Fun fact: This is the first development on the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) after the creation of the South Mountain Loop 202 freeway.

Developer: Trammell Crow Company

Contractor: Wespac Construction

Architect: Butler Design Group /

Subcontractors: ABCO West Electric, Desert Structures, Gunsight Construction, Saguaro Steel, Suntec Conrete

Size: 320,000 square feet

City: Chandler

Fun fact: The state-of-the-art freezer/cooler capabilities at Buckeye85 is a valuable addition to the Valley’s largely outdated cold storage inventory — much of which was developed in the mid-1980s or earlier.

Developer: LPC Desert West

Contractor: Layton Construction

Architect: Butler Design Group

Subcontractors: Desert Structures, Hardrock, Hunter Engineering

Value: $77 million

City: Tolleson

Fun fact: This new development more than doubles PepsiCo’s footprint in Tolleson Corporate Park, making it a major economic driver.

Developer: Merit Partners

Contractor: Stevens-Leinweber Construction

Architect: Butler Design Group

Subcontractors: Pro-Low Joint Venture, Specialty Roofing, Suntec Concrete, TCK Air Conditioning and Heating, The Structures Group

Size: 753,687 square feet

City: Tolleson

Fun fact: This project underscores a highly coordinated effort by multiple stakeholders, creating industrial spaces geared for small to mid-sized companies within a sought-after opportunity zone.

Developer: ViaWest Group

Contractor: Willmeng

Architect: McCall & Associates

Subcontractors: Bell Steel, Global Roofing Group, Gunsight Construction, Panelized Structures, Riggs Companies

Brokerage: Lee & Associates

Value: $80 million

City: Goodyear

Fun fact: To get the project off the ground, the Layton team had to develop all the infrastructure since the property was farmland when the development started.

Developer: Clarius Partners

Contractor: Layton Construction

Architect: Butler Design Group

Subcontractors: Desert Structures, Olympic West Fire Protection, Progressive Roofing, Suntec Concrete

Size: 730,339 square feet

City: Goodyear

Fun fact: When the development team for Elliot Gateway presented its plan to the Mesa Design Review Board, the city called it a “poster child for industrial projects in Mesa.”

Developer: Trammell Crow Company

Contractor: Graycor

Architect: Butler Design Group

Subcontractors: Desert Structures, Hawkeye Electric, McCain Construction, Scott’s Diversified Construction, Suntec Concrete

Size: 517,000 square feet

City: Mesa

Fun fact: 10 West was the first big-box industrial facility to be developed speculatively in Buckeye and the entire building was pre-leased to Funko during the 2021 construction process.

Developer: Creation Equity

Contractor: LGE Design Build

Architect: LGE Design Build

Brokerage: Cushman and Wakefield

Value: $130 million

City: Buckeye

Fun fact: First Park Pebble Creek has the ability to expand to 1.2 million square feet – a key factor in Best Buy’s decision to locate here.

Developer: Merit Partners

Contractor: Stevens-Leinweber Construction

Architect: Butler Design Group

Subcontractors: Ikon Steel, Miner Corp, Olympic West Fire Protection, Pro Low Joint Venture, Suntec Concrete

Brokerage: CBRE, Colliers

Size: 803,000 square feet

City: Goodyear

Fun facts: Through many challenges, the massive project was delivered on time. In August, the building was sold to the California State Teachers’ Retirement System for $187 million.

Developer: Marwest Enterprises

Contractor: Willmeng Construction

Architect: Ware Malcomb

Subcontractors: Hunter Engineering, MP+E, Peterson Associates Consulting Engineers, Speedie & Associates, Suntec Concrete

Size: 1,194,923 square feet

City: Gilbert

Fun fact: Dramatically angled windows and lines convey speed, motion, and momentum alongside the Loop 303 by day and electrify with lazer- like linear LED lighting by night.

Developer: McKinney Investments

Contractor: NittiDAC, a joint venture between Nitti Builders and Del Amo Construction

Architect: Butler Design Group

Subcontractors: Delta Diversified Enterprises, Holly Steel, JJ Sprague of Arizona, Scotts Diversified Construction, Suntec Concrete

Brokerage: Stream Realty

Size: 906,607 square feet

City: Glendale

Fun fact: Almost a half-mile long and 600 feet wide, the building features two moment frames that run the width of the structure.

Developer: WPT REIT

Contractor: Layton Construction

Architect: Butler Design Group

Subcontractors: AME Electrical, Panelized Structures, Precision Glass, Pro-Low, SunTec Concrete

Size: 1,156,000 square feet

City: Litchfield Park

Fun fact: Crismon High School is a 190,000-square-foot, 76-acre high school campus constructed to accommodate future growth and technological advancements.

Owner: Queen Creek Unified School District

Contractor: CORE Construction

Architect: Orcutt | Winslow

Subcontractors: Pete King Construction, Progressive Roofing, Sun Valley Masonry, Castle Steel and Universal Piping

Value: $80 million

City: Queen Creek

Fun fact: Completion of the 30,000-square-foot building remodel and 108,976 square-foot-parking structure enabled EVIT to more than double enrollment during the 2021-22 school year.

Owner: East Valley Institute of Technology

Contractor: McCarthy Building Companies

Architects: ONE! Architecture and SPS+ Architects

Subcontractors: Urban Energy Solutions, S&H Steel and Wholesale Floors

Value: $44 million

City: Mesa

Fun fact: Creativity was the driver of the KES project, drawing inspiration from “Peter Pan’s” Neverland map, including new school areas like the “Daisy Meadow,” “Hidden Cove” and more.

Owner: Flagstaff Unified School District

Contractor: CORE Construction

Architect: DLR Group

Value: $24 Million

City: Flagstaff

Fun fact: Phase I was a fast and furious eight-week project that included an administration building addition as well as a new competition gym, media center and classroom building, along with other enhancements. Overall, there were three phases that took about 12 months to complete.

Owner: Mesa Public Schools

Contractor: CHASSE Building Team

Architect: SPS+ Architects

Subcontractors: EF Charles, A Professional Commercial Plumbing, Pueblo Mechanical, Pete King Construction and L.R. Cowan Concrete

Value: $44.6 million

City: Mesa

Fun fact: Totaling 110,443 square feet, this expansive renovation project included three major additions: a new media center, two-story classroom building and state of the art performing arts center.

Owner: Tolleson Union High School District

Contractors: CHASSE Building Team and RYTAN Construction

Architect: ADM Group

Subcontractors: Stone Cold Masonry, L.R. Cowan Concrete, Pete King Construction, Progressive Roofing, EF Charles

Value: $43,153,235

City: Tolleson

Fun fact: Encompassing office and retail space, this mixed-use project also included a large parking structure, community gathering spaces, bike paths and more.

Developer: Nationwide Realty Investments

Contractor: Layton Construction

Architects: Butler Design Group, Columbus Architectural Studio, BRP Architects

Subcontractors: Stone Cold Masonry, Suntec Concrete, Integrity Electrical Services Company, Coreslab and Walters and Wolf

Size: 2,500,000 square feet

City: Scottsdale

Fun fact: This 13,914-square-foot, single-story fire station, affectionately called the “House of Love” received a much-needed modernization since its 1868 inception.

Owner: City of Tucson

Contractor: CORE Construction

Architect: Perlman Architects

Subcontractors: JB Steel, Ron’s Concrete Construction, R.W. Strunk Excavating, Sun Valley Masonry and Commonwealth Electric

Value: $8.2 million

City: Tucson

Fun fact: This 233,000-square-foot, mixed-use improvement project was a revisit for Sundt, who had also worked on the Convention Center in the 1970s.

Owner: Rio Nuevo Multipurpose Facility District

Contractor: Sundt Construction

Architect: Swaim Associates LTD

Subcontractors: Kelly Energy, Cable Solutions, Cutter Steel, Liberty Drywall and Hallmark Landscape

Value: $56 million

City: Tucson

Fun fact: With open, airy and light-infused design, this mixed-use project features more than 40,308 square feet of office space, a restaurant build out, atrium and more.

Developer: Mainstreet Capital Partners

Contractor: Wespac Construction

Architect: Gensler

Subcontractors: Saguaro Steel, Walters & Wolf Construction, Integrity Electrical Services, Plant Solutions and M3 Metals

Size: 5,347 square-foot addition to the existing 84,000 square foot building

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: This vibrant mixed-use development included 735 apartment units, 250,000 square feet of office space and 7,500 square feet of freestanding retail.

Developer: DPC

Contractor: Kitchell

Architect: SmithGroup

Subcontractors: Hawkeye Electrical, Comfort Systems-HVAC, Suntec-Concrete, KT Fab-Glazing and Schuff-Structural Steel

Value: Office/retail $90 million, residential $205 million

City: Scottsdale

Fun fact: Ascent at The Phoenician is a master-planned private residential community situated adjacent to The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort and will consist of approximately 195 properties.

Owner: Replay Destinations

Contractor: PWI Residential

Architect: Nelsen Partners

Subcontractors: Bulthaup, Floor Associates, Vallone Design

Size or value: $2.5M to $5M per residence

City: Scottsdale

Fun fact: Clarendale Arcadia offers panoramic mountain views at the 347,346-square-foot property, featuring 248 luxury senior apartment homes. Clarendale Arcadia features tailored lifestyles to fit each resident with high-end amenity offerings.

Developers: Life Care Services, Harrison Street and Ryan Companies

Contractor: Ryan Companies

Architect: ORB Architecture

Subcontractors: Suntec Concrete

Value: $104 million

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: Derby features world-class architecture and functional shared spaces to create the ideal home base for urban adventurers.

Developer: Transwestern Development Company

Contractor: Hensel Phelps

Architect: Belshaw Mulholland Architects

Subcontractors: AROK Drywall, Mirage Plastering, Specified Electrical Contractors, Suncoast Post-Tension, University Mechanical + Engineering Contractors, An EMCOR Company

Value: $47.6 million

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: The team at P.B. Bell has been working on this project for more than six years, creating a multifamily community that’s reimagining Mesa living.

Developer: P.B. Bell

Contractor: MT Builders

Architect: Todd & Associates

Subcontractors: Beecroft, Encore Cabinets, Hayden Electric, JR McDade, Tribal Waters

Value: $49.3 million

City: Mesa

Fun fact: After seeing high demand for additional living options in the Norterra area, Kalon is designed to encourage residents to live a work-play lifestyle and provide urban living in a suburban neighborhood.

Developer: P.B. Bell

Contractor: MT Builders

Architect: Todd & Associates

Subcontractors: Encore Cabinets, Hilty’s Electrical, JR McDade

Value: $49 million

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: Comprising 379 luxury for-rent residences, Adeline is a 25-story building that boasts panoramic views of the skyline with a backdrop of the mountains surrounding the Valley.

Developer: Hines

Contractor: Whiting-Turner

Architect: SmithGroup

Subcontractors: Berg Electric. Kovach, Service Direct Landscape, Suntec Concrete, Wholesale Floors

Size: 387,525 square feet

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: The clubhouse features work-from-home suites, a tequila room for resident gatherings, a billiards room, a kitchen and bar, and a catering kitchen.

Developer: High Street Residential

Contractor: CHASSE Building Team

Architect: ESG Architecture & Design

Subcontractors: Abril E Construction, Apodaca, Ceco Concrete, JFN, SPG Construction

Value: $68 million

City: Tempe

Fun fact: The centerpiece of Scottsdale Entrada is the “Village Green” which is a large grass park setting with an amphitheatre to accommodate large scale outdoor gatherings or events.

Developer: DPC

Contractor: Kitchell

Architect: Todd & Associates

Subcontractors: Comfort Systems, Hawkeye Electrical, KT Fab, Schuff Steel, Suntec Concrete

Value: $205 million for residential

City: Scottsdale

Fun fact: X Phoenix is a new two-phase, 1.1 million-square-foot, mixed-use development that pays homage to the heritage of mid-century modern high-rises in Phoenix through its expression of structure and panelized exterior skin system.

Developer: Property Markets Group

Contractor: Rise Builders (now a part of Clayco)

Architect: Fitzgerald Associates, Shepley Bulfinch

Value: $98 million

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: Zaterra, a new luxury community in Chandler, sits on more than 22 acres and is the largest project built by P.B. Bell to date.

Developer: P.B. Bell

Contractor: MT Builders

Architect: BMA Architecture

Subcontractors: Beecroft, Encore Cabinets, Hilty’s Electrical, JR McDade, Tribal Waters

Value: $85.5 million

City: Chandler

Fun fact: To help support each hanger office, customer parking, covered parking, AOA wrought iron security fencing and landscaping were implemented as part of this project.

Developer: Atlantic Aviation

Contractor: JE Dunn Construction

Architect: DWL Architects + Planners

Subcontractors: Tempe Mechanical, HardRock Concrete Placement, Bell Steel, Markham Contracting and E&K of Phoenix

Value: $13.2 million

City: Scottsdale

Fun fact: This 20,549-square-foot office/warehouse facility provides ample natural light, picturesque views of Camelback Mountain and is mixed with timeless elements and efficient design.

Owner: Loftin Equipment

Contractor: LGE Design Build

Architect: LGE Design Group

Value: $4.9 million

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: Despite demolition of the entire existing suite, and the installation of the new suite, the renovation of this 10,009-square-foot office space took just two months to complete.

Developer: LBA Realty

Contractor: Willmeng Construction

Architect: Nelson Architecture & Interiors

Subcontractors: AKF Group and KSi Structural Engineers

Value: $1.5 million

City: Scottsdale

Fun fact: The three-story, glass-enclosed atrium lobby “links” two buildings together, creating a complete transformational rehabilitation and reconfiguration of the prior space.

Developer: Mainstreet Capital Partners

Contractor: Wespac Construction

Architect: Gensler

Subcontractors: Saguaro Steel, Walters & Wolf Construction, Integrity Electrical Services, Plant Solutions and M3 Metals

Size: 5,347 square-foot addition to the existing 84,000 square foot building

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: To help accommodate Vestar’s growth, open and enclosed collaboration spaces and tech-enabled meeting rooms to support a hybrid workplace were added to the office space.

Owner: Vestar

Architect: Gensler

Subcontractors: Caruso Turley Scott, Energy Systems Design and MCH

Size: 12,000 square feet

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: This 286,990-square-foot, Tempe project consists of an 18-story Class AA office tower with an onsite hotel, conference room, roof-top amenities and more.

Owners: Hines and Cousins Properties

Developer: Hines

Contractor: Gilbane Building Company

Architect: Davis

Subcontractors: Corgan, PK Structural, Kovach, and Suntec

Value: $153 million

City: Tempe

Fun fact: The construction of the CCS two-story, 38,000-square-foot headquarters building focused on innovative, dynamic and modern design, showcasing the company’s tech and AV design capabilities.

Developer: Byxbee Development Partners

Contractor: Wespac Construction

Architect: Butler Design Group

Subcontractors: Castle Steel, Jenco Electric, Walter and Wolf, Stone Cold Masonry and Castaldi

Size: 38,000 square feet

City: Mesa

Fun fact: Insight’s goal for its new 241,000-square-foot headquarters was to provide collaboration spaces at multiple levels and a mix of focus and interaction spaces to foster a culture of success.

Owner: Insight

Contractor: Holder Construction

Architect: Gensler

Subcontractors: Energy Design Systems, MCH

Size: 241,000 square feet

City: Chandler

Fun fact: The 750,000-square-foot mixed-use development features more than 180,000 square feet of Class AA office space, a first-ever boutique hotel by famous restaurateur Sam Fox, luxury residences, and unique upscale dining and retail venues.

Developer: RED Development

Contractor: Okland Construction

Architect: Nelsen Architects

Subcontractors: Suntec Construction, Walters and Wolf, Kovach, JFK Electrical and Comfort Systems HVAC

Value: $400 million

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: This project is Arizona’s first mass timber, multi-story building. The 184,00-square-foot, Class A office features cross-laminated timber (CLT) slabs as well as glued laminated beams and columns.

Developer: Mortenson

Contractor: Mortenson

Architect: RSP Architects

Subcontractors: Suntec, Holzpak (CLT Suppliers), Kovach, Comfort Systems USA and DP Electric

Size: 184,000 square feet

City: Tempe

Fun fact: After a pandemic-related delay, AMG welcomed 150 employees back to its new, state-of-the-art workspaces and conferencing centers.

Building owner: Bow River Capital

Contractor: Desert Metropolitan

Architect: Arcadia Management Group

Subcontractors: Humancentric Lighting, Dependable Glass, Legend Flooring, Baker Rigging and Ironwood Mills

Size: 18,500 square feet

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: Jokake’s new office was constructed by incorporating clear lines of sight and fully exposed glass conference rooms and offices to promote collaboration and team intermixing.

Owner: Jokake Construction /

Contractor: Jokake Construction /

Architect: Corgan /

Value: $920,327 /

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: Despite post-COVID procurement and supply-chain issues, Deloitte’s dynamic, 18-story premier office development was completed in nearly eight months.

Developer: Deloitte Services

Contractor: Layton Construction

Architect: Gensler

Subcontractors: BCW, Western Acoustics, IOC, Integrity and Grazak Mechanical

Value: $4 million

City: Tempe

Fun fact: Mortenson’s new Tempe office was infused with modern and timeless design implementations to enable the company to deliver on its motto: “Let’s redefine possible.”

Developer: Mortenson

Contractor: Mortenson

Architect: RSP Architect

Size: 15,054 square feet

City: Tempe

Fun fact: The renovation of this 10,009-square-foot office suite only took two months, refreshing the space into a functional and flexible workplace with high-quality finishes, new flooring, wall coverings and wood ceilings.

Developer: LBA Realty /

Contractor: Willmeng Construction

Architect: Nelson Architecture & Interiors

Subcontractors: AKF Group and KSi Structural Engineers

Value: $1.5 million

City: Scottsdale

Fun fact: To help add a modern, sleek but functional aspect to this project, interiors included lightly-colored painted walls, epoxy flooring finishes, trench drains and large-volume ceiling fans.

Developer: Atlantic Aviation

Contractor: JE Dunn Construction

Architect: DWL Architects + Planners

Subcontractors: Tempe Mechanical, HardRock Concrete Placement, Bell Steel, Markham Contracting and E&K of Phoenix

Value: $13.2 million

City: Scottsdale

Fun fact: Spanning 23,680 square feet on the fifth floor of a Class A building, the office design goal was to create a colorful space to mimic the warmth and inspiration of other Embark facilities across the country.

Owner: Hines

Contractor: RSG Builders

Architect: Phoenix Design One

Subcontractors: Forward Tilt, Interface, IES Communications, RCL Lurie and Facings of America

Size: 23,680 square feet

City: Chandler

Fun fact: To replicate the dynamic, fresh ambiance of The Grove, JLL’s office design included warm woods and luxe fabrics, creating a modern yet timeless aesthetic that’s both high-end and approachable.

Developer: RED Development

Contractor: Okland Construction

Architect: RSP Architects

Subcontractors: MEP Engineering, PK Associates, Goodmans Interior Structures, Forward Tilt and Transact Commercial Furnishings – Teknion Walls

Size: 31,000 square feet

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: Calling upon a European-inspired design aesthetic, Nextiva’s newly designed office contains expansive floorplates, balanced by circadian lighting to help prioritize employee wellness.

Developer: Alter Group

Contractor: Layton Construction

Architect: RSP Architects

Subcontractors: Western Millwork, Shimstone Design Studio, CIS – Furniture, Wilson Electric Services and Modern Metal Masters

Size: 101,509 square feet

City: Scottsdale

Fun fact: To help provide a fresh, modern and creative look for Snell & Wilmer’s new office, emphasis was placed on providing more open space with lighter design elements.

Contractor: Jokake

Architect: STUDIOS

Subcontractors: DP Electric, Barrett Homes, Crown Custom, Adobe Drywall/Paint and FineLine

Size or value: $14 million

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: The 301 Jefferson project — a county administration building renovation — included 82 staff team moves (1,400 staff members) across 24 separate departments.

Developer: Maricopa County

Contractor: Layton Construction

Architect: Dekker/Perich/Sabatini

Subcontractors: Architectural Millwork Design, Dickens Quality Demoliton, D.P. Electric, Pete King Commercial, TDIndustries

Size: 346,430 square feet

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: The striking exterior look of this modern fire station is created through the use of colors in the masonry and bond patterns.

Developer: City of Avondale

Contractor: Willmeng Construction

Architect: Perlman Architects of Arizona

Subcontractors: Akribis Engineering, Associated Mechanical Engineers, G&G Masonry, Simply Structural

Value: $12.4 million City: Avondale

Fun fact: This project was years in the making and is the first step in creating a traditional downtown area for a fast-growing city that is attracting companies from around the world.

Developer: Globe Corporation

Contractor: Ryan Companies US

Architect: Butler Design Group

Subcontractors: Able Steel Fabricators, CDS Drywall, DP Electric, SunTec Concrete, Walters & Wolf

Value: $125 million

City: Goodyear

Fun fact: The design reinforces connections to place through choreographed moments of engagement with the landscape, the sky, the city and the PHX Sky Train.

Owner: City of Phoenix Aviation Department

Contractor: McCarthy Building Companies

Architects: SmithGroup and Corgan

Subcontractors: DP Electric, G&S Airport Conveyors, Graywolf, Karber Corporation, Kovach

Value: $310 million

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: The expansion portion of the Pyramid Peak Water Treatment Plant provides the ability to meet increasing service demand associated with area growth and development.

Owners: City of Glendale and City of Peoria

Contractor: McCarthy Building Companies

Architect: Black & Veatch

Subcontractors: Brentwood, Harris Rebar, Sturgeon Electric, Xylem

Value: $71 million

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: Inspired by the nearby restaurants and the historic character of the surrounding neighborhood, the design team infused the 2600 lobby design with mid-century modern details, timeless finishes, and rich materiality.

Owner: Townline

Contractor: Stevens-Leinweber Construction

Architect: RSP Architects

Subcontractors: CIS, Trademark, IMEG

Broker: Cushman & Wakefield

Size: 9,700 square feet

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: Willmeng Construction was brought in to transform an old Costco location into an American Furniture Warehouse at the Christown Spectrum Mall in Phoenix.

Developer: American Furniture Warehouse

Contractor: Willmeng Construction

Architect: Evolution Design

Subcontractors: Aero Automatic Sprinkler Company, Kraemer Consulting Engineers, McGrew Consulting Engineers, Mechanical Designs, Starling Madison Lofquist

Size: 15,024 square feet

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: Located in the heart of the Downtown Phoenix Warehouse District, Warehouse215 is a unique and historic event space established in 1918 that includes 28,000 square feet of interior and 9,000 square feet of outdoor patio space.

Developer: Arizona Warehouse Holdings

Contractor: Imagine General Contracting & Development

Architect: Aperture Design

Broker: Launch Reality

Value: $25 million

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: The project knits together two office towers through the creative use of shade and solar control. Seating elements and strategically placed landscape are integrated to create a comfortable setting and leads the effort in making Phoenix a resilient “City of the Future.”

Developer: Barker Pacific Group

Architect: Gensler

Subcontractors: Dibble Engineering, MSA Engineering Consultants, Trueform

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: Central Logistics Central is a combination of industrial redevelopment and new construction spanning 408,660 square feet and four buildings on a prime infill location south of Downtown Phoenix.

Developer: ViaWest Group

Contractor: Nitti Builders

Architect: Deutsch Architecture

Subcontractors: Compton Plumbing Services, D & O Contractors, Delta Diversified Enterprises, Holly Steel, Riggs Companies

Value: $93.5 million

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: The scope of work on the project included demolition, all new flooring throughout the showroom, electrical distribution, lighting and exterior finished walls with paint.

Developer: American Furniture Warehouse

Contractor: Willmeng Construction

Architect: Evolution Design

Subcontractors: Aero Automatic Sprinkler Company, Kraemer Consulting Engineers, McGrew Consulting Engineers, Mechanical Designs, Starling Madison Lofquist

Size: 15,024 square feet

City: Phoenix

Fun fact: More commonly described as the “car vending machine,” the new Carvana Customer Center towers above the freeway. Comprised of steel and glass, the vending machine tower stands eight stories high and can hold 32 cars.

Owner: Carvana

Contractor: Jokake Construction

Architect: WHN+

Subcontractors: Alstate Steel, Pete King, Sierra Glass

Value: $6,055,000 City: Peoria

Fun fact: The building has large glass windows that open to eastern mountain views via an outdoor patio and draw light deep into the building with massive limestone walls that anchor the design.

Developer: Nationwide Realty Investors

Contractor: Layton Construction

Architect: Butler Design Group

Subcontractors: Alpha Insulation, Desert Structures, Integrity Electrical Services Company, Ricor, Western Building Group

Size: 15,708 square feet

City: Scottsdale

Fun fact: This 5,518-square-foot retail building features a unique space plan along with resort-style amenities including a central lobby and check-in desk, a complimentary refreshment area, as well as a customer drive-thru and ample on-site parking.

Owner: The Pharm

Contractor: LGE Design Build

Architect: LGE Design Group

Value: $3.9 million

City: Tempe

Fun fact: Located in Uptown Phoenix along 7th Street and Missouri, this redevelopment was originally two separate office buildings constructed in the late 1970s.

Developer: Mainstreet Capital Partners

Contractor: Wespac Construction

Architect: Gensler

Subcontractors: Integrity Electrical Services, M3 Metals, Plant Solutions, Saguaro Steel, Walters & Wolf Construction

Broker: CBRE

Size: 5,347-square-foot addition to the existing 84,000-square-foot building

City: Phoenix