The one-two punch of a major wildfire coupled with debris from subsequent flash floods compromised sections of the 129-year-old pipeline that supplies 20% of Flagstaff’s summer potable water.
Totaling 123,000 sq ft, the new sports campus features a practice facility for the Phoenix Mercury WNBA team and an administrative complex for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA.
The high-end members-only club at Phoenix’s professional basketball arena creates a transportive atmosphere, evoking the glamour of mid-century supper clubs blended with Art Deco opulence.
Having undergone few improvements since it was built nearly 50 years ago, the intensive care unit badly needed modernized systems, better lighting and other upgrades.
Recognizing the complexities of an old site with a history of renovations, including the discovery of a buried tennis court under the parking lot, the team conducted multiple utility surveys to identify and address potential conflicts early.
Transforming portions of a 500,000-sq-ft decommissioned hospital into a modern shelter for the homeless required innovative and collaborative thinking to address issues such as large, institutional floor plates that had limited access to daylight and outdated building systems.
Built in the 1980s and in need of a major update, the 27-acre resort underwent a $110-million renovation that upgraded nearly 500 guest rooms and casitas, food and beverage outlets as well as other amenities.