by Peter Madrid | Oct 4, 2021 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (October 4, 2021) – NAI Horizon Land Specialist Joan Krueger represented the seller in the three-parcel, $4.927 million disposition of a 62-acre family farm in Buckeye, Arizona.
Krueger represented the Stephens Family Trust of Buckeye. The property at Rooks Road and Highway 85 was another purchase in the area by the buyer, Arizona Land Consulting of Scottsdale, Arizona, intended for investment.
“It was a great honor to work with the Stephens Family on this opportunity,” Krueger said. “The members of the trust worked this land after their father purchased it in the 1950s. They’ve been good stewards and active members of the Buckeye community. They have seen a lot of changes.”
In 2017 and 2018, Buckeye was the fastest-growing city in the U.S. It is home to more than 85,000 residents.
The buyer was represented by Scott Truitt of Western Land Company.
About NAI Horizon
Exceptional global commercial real estate solutions begin with local market leadership and expertise. Established in 1992, NAI Horizon is a full-service commercial real estate company serving Arizona with offices located in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about the commercial real estate business, providing Brokerage and Property Management Services for local, national and international clients. NAI Horizon is a member of the NAI Global commercial real estate network providing real estate solutions to more than 300 offices worldwide. For more information visit www.naihorizon.com.
About NAI Global
Advisory Services, Leasing, Property Management, Property & Note Sales and Tenant Representation
NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm. NAI Global offices are leaders in their local markets and work in unison to provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. NAI Global has more than 300 offices in 43 countries strategically located throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with 5,100 local market professionals, managing in excess of 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes in excess of $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions and a gross revenue of $1.5 billion.
NAI Global professionals achieve extraordinary results for clients locally and globally through creativity, collaboration and the consistent delivery of exceptional knowledge and service that only market-leading firms can provide. NAI Global provides a full range of corporate real estate services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, real estate investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain and logistics consulting and related advisory services.
To learn more visit www.naiglobal.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Oct 4, 2021 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (October 4, 2021) – AZCREW, the commercial real estate organization that exists to transform the industry by advancing women globally, presents its annual Women Icons event, this year featuring “Leading Ladies of Commercial Real Estate Organizations.”
Speakers for the event include Suzanne Kinney, President and CEO, NAIOP Arizona; Deb Sydenham, Executive Director, ULI Arizona; Lindsey Carlson, President, AZCREW; Marina Hammersmith, 2020 Chapter President, Central Arizona CCIM; and Carrie, Kelly, Executive Director, Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED).
Deb Sydenham, ULI Arizona
The program is scheduled for Oct. 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Central Arts Plaza conference facility, 1850 N. Central Ave., in Phoenix. It is an in-person event. Registration is $40 for AZCREW members and $50 for nonmembers.
“The lineup for this year’s panel is proof that women are taking their seat at the table,” said Heather Skinner, AZCREW board member and incoming president. “Each of our speakers has exhibited exemplary leadership both within the industry and their respective organizations.
“We’re thrilled that the five major commercial real estate organizations in the Valley are led by women, but there is still much to accomplish. CREW Network is leading the way globally for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry,” Skinner said.
Those attending are required to fill out a COVID-19 waiver prior to attending the event. Register here. The waiver can be found on the registration form.
About AZCREW:
AZCREW is the local affiliate of CREW Network. CREW Network is at the forefront of achieving gender equity and greater diversity in commercial real estate. We will achieve this by transforming the industry by advancing women globally. Our membership offers unparalleled business development, leadership opportunities and networking both locally in your market and globally across our 12,000-member base. For more information visit arizonacrew.org.
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by Peter Madrid | Sep 30, 2021 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (September 30, 2021) – NAI Horizon Senior Vice President Isy Sonabend and Agent Drew Eisen represented the buyer, Tempe-based Carvana, in the $25 million purchase of 148 acres in Surprise, Arizona.
The land is at the NEC of Litchfield and Cactus roads in the Cactus Commerce Center. It has been owned by the Nitta family for decades, according to LoopNet.
Carvana is a leading e-commerce company that sells used cars through an easy-to-use technology platform. The purchase in Surprise comes about a month after Carvana closed on 3 acres on the corner of Loop 101 and 83rd Avenue near Bell Road in Glendale.
“Carvana is making a strong statement in Phoenix with its current acquisitions,” Sonabend said. “The site will be developed into a restoration and storage yard.”
Surrounding land sites in Surprise are home to Crescent Crown, Amazon, MLily and numerous Fortune 500 companies.
“We pursued several sites. However, the location of the Cactus Commerce Center and surrounding utilities provide a quick pathway to development,” Sonabend said.
The seller, Surprise/Dysart Properties of LLC of Orange, California, was represented by Tony Lydon with JLL.
About NAI Horizon
Exceptional global commercial real estate solutions begin with local market leadership and expertise. Established in 1992, NAI Horizon is a full-service commercial real estate company serving Arizona with offices located in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about the commercial real estate business, providing Brokerage and Property Management Services for local, national and international clients. NAI Horizon is a member of the NAI Global commercial real estate network providing real estate solutions to more than 300 offices worldwide. For more information visit www.naihorizon.com.
About NAI Global
Advisory Services, Leasing, Property Management, Property & Note Sales and Tenant Representation
NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm. NAI Global offices are leaders in their local markets and work in unison to provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. NAI Global has more than 300 offices in 43 countries strategically located throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with 5,100 local market professionals, managing in excess of 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes in excess of $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions and a gross revenue of $1.5 billion.
NAI Global professionals achieve extraordinary results for clients locally and globally through creativity, collaboration and the consistent delivery of exceptional knowledge and service that only market-leading firms can provide. NAI Global provides a full range of corporate real estate services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, real estate investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain and logistics consulting and related advisory services.
To learn more visit www.naiglobal.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Sep 29, 2021 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (September 29, 2021) – The sales of an office building in Scottsdale, a retail building in Mesa and an industrial building in Phoenix totaling more than $11 million highlight recent transactions closed by NAI Horizon professionals.
Sale Transactions:
Lane Neville, Logan Crum and Cole Neville negotiated the sale of a 23,240 SF office building representing the seller, Structured REA-3080, LLC for $8.2 million. The property is located at 3080 N. Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ. The buyer, GMCW, LLC was represented by Tony Werstler with The Jason Mitchell Group.
Mark Wilcke negotiated the sale of a 9,950 SF retail building representing the seller, Nu Sash, LLC for $2.3 million. The property is located at 1507 S. Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ. The buyer, Little Sam Investments, LLC was represented by Scott Spear with Eisenberg Company.
Rick Foss negotiated the sale of a 3,693 SF industrial building representing the seller, Cedar Trading, LLC for $550,000. The property is located at 2346 E. University Drive, Phoenix, AZ. The buyer, Dominick Kehayias was represented by Greg Hopley with Colliers.
Lease Transactions:
Jeff Adams represented the tenant, AES Direct Express, LLC in an 87-month new industrial lease for 132,210 SF at 2225 E. Germann Road, Chandler, AZ. The landlord, Realty Associates Fund XII Portfolio, L.P. was represented by Pat Harlan & Steve Sayre with JLL.
Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek and Gabe Ortega represented the landlord, SIMONCRE CSH II, LLC in a 120-month retail lease for 26,800 SF at 1036 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ. The tenant, Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona was represented by Jeff Lee with GWCRE, LLC.
Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek and Gabe Ortega represented the tenant, Goldman Group IV, LLC in a 120-month retail lease renewal for 8,468 SF at 6501 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ. The landlord, LIPT East Greenway Parkway, LLC was represented by James DeCremer with Avison Young.
Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek and Gabe Ortega represented the tenant, S & K Kennemore Company, Inc. in a 120-month retail lease for 4,260 SF at SWC of Van Buren and Avondale Blvd., Avondale, AZ. The landlord, RDEV Coldwater Springs, LLC was represented by Jason Fessinger with Western Retail Advisors.
Kevin Higgins represented the landlord, Bogle Family Realty, LLLP in an 89-month office lease for 4,296 SF at 7227 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, Vitalize Weight Loss & Wellness was represented by Matt Fitz-Gerald with Colliers.
Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek and Gabe Ortega represented the tenant, Polishh’d Nails in a 120-month retail lease for 1,500 SF at 1212 E. Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ. The landlord, SimonCRE Torreon, LLC was represented by Brian Gausden with Western Retail Advisors.
Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek and Gabe Ortega represented the landlord, CP6MF, LLC in a 60-month retail lease for 2,800 SF at 1840 E. Warner Road, Tempe, AZ. The tenant, Cabinets 4 Less, LLC was represented by Brandon Alsayed with DeLex Realty.
Troy Giammarco and Joe Pequeno represented the landlord, SFE Holdings, LLC in a 62-month industrial lease for 3,200 SF at 8925 W. Larkspur Drive, Peoria, AZ. The tenant, Creative Environments Design & Landscape Inc. was represented by Mike Parker with CBRE.
Troy Giammarco and Joe Pequeno represented the landlord, SFE Holdings, LLC in a 61-month industrial lease for 3,200 SF at 9299 W. Olive Ave., Peoria, AZ. The tenant, Pro Air Solutions, LLC was represented by Emma Barreca with Diversified Partners, LLC.
Matt Harper, CCIM represented the landlord, GGR Holdings, Inc. in a 66-month retail lease for 2,463 SF at 4024 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert, AZ. The tenant, Brick Moms, LLC was self-represented.
Thomas Smith, Don Morrow and Dylan Whitwer represented the tenant, Jubileo Internacional Phoenix Corporation in a 36-month industrial lease for 5,584 SF at 2323 Magnolia St., Phoenix, AZ. The landlord, Zimmerman VI, LLC was represented by Rod Crotty with Cutler Commercial.
Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek and Gabe Ortega represented the landlord, Bell-51st, LLC in a 60-month retail lease for 1,550 SF at 4925 W. Bell Road, Glendale, AZ. The tenant, Honey Nail Salon, LLC as self-represented.
Joe Pequeno and Troy Giammarco represented the tenant, A Peace of Mind Health and Wellness, LLC in a 36-month office lease for 2,124 SF at 1430 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ. The landlord, Varitec Solutions was represented by Tarryn Fountain with Cushman & Wakefield.
Matt Harper, CCIM represented the tenant, Inner Strength Chiropractic Inc. in a 38-month office lease for 1,229 SF at 13055 W. McDowell Road, Avondale, AZ. The landlord, Phillip T. Landry was represented by Matthew Kostrivas with ZDI Realty Advisors.
Thomas Bean, CCIM and Matt Harper, CCIM represented the landlord, MAZ Palo Verde, LLC in a 25-month office lease for 1,954 SF at 5251 W. Campbell Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, New Horizon Youth Homes, Inc. was represented by Aaron Norwood with LevRose.
Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek and Gabe Ortega represented the landlord, Bailey Red Rock Plaza, LLC in a 38-month retail lease for 1,638 SF at 16425 E. Palisades Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ. The tenant, The Macilyn Method, LLC was self-represented.
Joe Pequeno and Troy Giammarco represented the landlord, Falcon Corporate Center, LLC in a 37-month office lease for 1,442 SF at 4711 E. Falcon Drive, Mesa, AZ. The tenant, Chambers Agency Inc. was represented by Melody Bramer with Keller Williams.
Thomas Bean, CCIM and Jay Mininberg, J.D. represented the landlord, Vintage Garden Properties in a 36-month office lease for 925 SF at 10240 W. Bell Road, Sun City, AZ. The tenant, Mad House Rage Room, LLC was self-represented.
Matt Harper, CCIM and Thomas Bean, CCIM represented the landlord, Sun City Professional Building in a 25-month office lease for 608 SF at 12630 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. The tenant, AZ at Home, Inc. was self-represented.
Rick Foss represented the landlord, Anthem Plaza, LLC in a 24.5-month lease for 1,153 SF at 42302 N. Vision Way, Anthem, AZ. The tenant, R Streamline Design, LLC was represented by Brent Ranta with AK Commercial Properties.
Matt Harper, CCIM represented the landlord, Robert & Arlene Thatcher in a 24-month retail lease for 650 SF at 5832 W. San Miguel Ave., Glendale, AZ. The tenant, Carlos Ponce was self-represented.
Matt Harper, CCIM represented the tenant, Arcadia Biltmore Pilates, LLC in a 12-month office lease for 760 SF at 4545 N. 36th St., Phoenix, AZ. The landlord, J&H Property Partners II, LLC was represented by Sarah Thompson with Helix.
About NAI Horizon
Exceptional global commercial real estate solutions begin with local market leadership and expertise. Established in 1992, NAI Horizon is a full-service commercial real estate company serving Arizona with offices located in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about the commercial real estate business, providing Brokerage and Property Management Services for local, national and international clients. NAI Horizon is a member of the NAI Global commercial real estate network providing real estate solutions to more than 300 offices worldwide. For more information visit www.naihorizon.com.
About NAI Global
Advisory Services, Leasing, Property Management, Property & Note Sales and Tenant Representation
NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm. NAI Global offices are leaders in their local markets and work in unison to provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. NAI Global has more than 300 offices in 43 countries strategically located throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with 5,100 local market professionals, managing in excess of 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes in excess of $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions and a gross revenue of $1.5 billion.
NAI Global professionals achieve extraordinary results for clients locally and globally through creativity, collaboration and the consistent delivery of exceptional knowledge and service that only market-leading firms can provide. NAI Global provides a full range of corporate real estate services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, real estate investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain and logistics consulting and related advisory services.
To learn more visit www.naiglobal.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Sep 22, 2021 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (Sept. 22, 2021) – NAI Horizon represented the tenant in the turn-key deal of a long-term lease for a 132,210 SF brand new, freestanding warehouse in Chandler, Arizona. The total value of the long-term lease is approximately $8.5 million.
NAI Horizon Senior Vice President Jeff Adams represented AES Direct Express, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (dba SKU Distribution) in its lease of Parc Germann located at 2225 E. Germann Road, Building B, in Chandler.
The brand-new construction sits on 9.37 acres on Germann Road in the highly sought-after East Valley. It features a secure concrete truck court, a secure private yard, new ownership, and a new office and warehouse whose interiors are finished and ready for occupancy.
The tenant offers third-party logistics fulfillment and other management services.
“SKU Distribution is a treasured client that I am proud to have procured attractive deals for as they grew,” Adams said. “They are still a younger company, but due to proprietary software, high efficiency and accuracy throughout the entire procurement and delivery cycles, they have been able to quickly garner several top accounts in the rapidly expanding 3-PL and 4-PL logistics markets in Metro Phoenix.
“This expansion space will allow my client to bring on more national accounts who have been on hold as the space was simply not available,” Adams said.
The landlord, Realty Associates Fund XII Portfolio, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership from Newport Beach California, was represented by Pat Harlan and Steve Sayre of JLL.
About NAI Horizon
Exceptional global commercial real estate solutions begin with local market leadership and expertise. Established in 1992, NAI Horizon is a full-service commercial real estate company serving Arizona with offices located in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about the commercial real estate business, providing Brokerage and Property Management Services for local, national and international clients. NAI Horizon is a member of the NAI Global commercial real estate network providing real estate solutions to more than 300 offices worldwide. For more information visit www.naihorizon.com.
About NAI Global
Advisory Services, Leasing, Property Management, Property & Note Sales and Tenant Representation
NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm. NAI Global offices are leaders in their local markets and work in unison to provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. NAI Global has more than 300 offices in 43 countries strategically located throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with 5,100 local market professionals, managing in excess of 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes in excess of $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions and a gross revenue of $1.5 billion.
NAI Global professionals achieve extraordinary results for clients locally and globally through creativity, collaboration and the consistent delivery of exceptional knowledge and service that only market-leading firms can provide. NAI Global provides a full range of corporate real estate services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, real estate investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain and logistics consulting and related advisory services.
To learn more visit www.naiglobal.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Sep 20, 2021 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (September 20, 2021) – NAI Horizon’s Investment Services Group represented Structured REA-3080, LLC (Stephen Doyle, Principal, Structured Real Estate) in the $8.2 million ($353 per SF) disposition sale of 3080 N. Civic Center Plaza.
The 23,240 SF, multi-tenant, Class-A office property is located in the Old Town area of Scottsdale, Arizona, at the SWC of Civic Center Plaza and Earll Drive.
NAI Horizon Executive Vice President Lane Neville, Senior Associate Logan Crum and Agent Cole Neville represented the seller. The buyer, GMCW, LLC (Jason Mitchell, Principal), was represented by Tony Werstler with The Jason Mitchell Group.
“The asset is a very unique and one-of-a-kind office property that was originally built as a church in the late 1940s. The property was completely re-developed by the seller a few years ago and repurposed to high-end office space,” Neville said. “The luxury build-out, high-vaulted ceilings with original wood beams left in place create a breathtaking creative office environment.”
A related entity of the buyer will be leasing about half of the turnkey space.
“The Jason Mitchell Group, the new tenant, was recently touted in the Phoenix Business Journal as No. 1 Residential Real Estate Brokerage team in Arizona. The property is 100% occupied and has two tenants. The existing tenant in the building is a large publicly traded, online insurance company,” Crum said.
The NAI Horizon Investment Services Group specializes in the sale and valuation of office and retail properties throughout the Phoenix MSA.
About NAI Horizon
Exceptional global commercial real estate solutions begin with local market leadership and expertise. Established in 1992, NAI Horizon is a full-service commercial real estate company serving Arizona with offices located in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about the commercial real estate business, providing Brokerage and Property Management Services for local, national and international clients. NAI Horizon is a member of the NAI Global commercial real estate network providing real estate solutions to more than 300 offices worldwide. For more information visit www.naihorizon.com.
About NAI Global
Advisory Services, Leasing, Property Management, Property & Note Sales and Tenant Representation
NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm. NAI Global offices are leaders in their local markets and work in unison to provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. NAI Global has more than 300 offices in 43 countries strategically located throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with 5,100 local market professionals, managing in excess of 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes in excess of $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions and a gross revenue of $1.5 billion.
NAI Global professionals achieve extraordinary results for clients locally and globally through creativity, collaboration and the consistent delivery of exceptional knowledge and service that only market-leading firms can provide. NAI Global provides a full range of corporate real estate services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, real estate investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain and logistics consulting and related advisory services.
To learn more visit www.naiglobal.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Sep 15, 2021 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (September 15, 2021) – NAI Horizon is pleased to announce it has hired Bryce Gillen to aid in the firm’s marketing and branding initiatives as Marketing Specialist.
Gillen will be responsible for all marketing collateral that aligns with NAI’s branding initiatives for the firm’s agents. The Gilbert, Arizona, native joins NAI Horizon from GoDaddy, where he served as a creative specialist.
“I am excited to welcome Bryce to the NAI marketing team. Bryce’s experience and skillset add incredible value to the marketing services we offer,” said NAI Horizon Marketing Director Meg Ohanesian Zemlicka. “His contribution will help drive NAI’s marketing strategies and turn our vision into reality.”
Gillen, who was also an architectural photography intern at Bowman Media Group, attended Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in graphic information technology from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University.
Away from the office, Gillen enjoys working out and spending time with friends and family.
About NAI Horizon
Exceptional global commercial real estate solutions begin with local market leadership and expertise. Established in 1992, NAI Horizon is a full-service commercial real estate company serving Arizona with offices located in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about the commercial real estate business, providing Brokerage and Property Management Services for local, national and international clients. NAI Horizon is a member of the NAI Global commercial real estate network providing real estate solutions to more than 300 offices worldwide. For more information visit www.naihorizon.com.
About NAI Global
Advisory Services, Leasing, Property Management, Property & Note Sales and Tenant Representation
NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm. NAI Global offices are leaders in their local markets and work in unison to provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. NAI Global has more than 300 offices in 43 countries strategically located throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with 5,100 local market professionals, managing in excess of 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes in excess of $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions and a gross revenue of $1.5 billion.
NAI Global professionals achieve extraordinary results for clients locally and globally through creativity, collaboration and the consistent delivery of exceptional knowledge and service that only market-leading firms can provide. NAI Global provides a full range of corporate real estate services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, real estate investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain and logistics consulting and related advisory services.
To learn more visit www.naiglobal.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Sep 8, 2021 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (Sept. 9, 2021) – A design/build collaboration between Haydon Building Corp and Richärd Kennedy Architects has earned the Valley firms a prestigious 2021 International Architectural Award for their work on the Asante Library in Surprise, Arizona.
The International Architecture Awards are dedicated to the recognition of excellence in architecture and urbanism from a global point of view. The program pays tribute to new developments in design and underscores the directions and understanding of current cutting-edge processes consistent with today’s design thinking.
This year’s program honors new (2019-2021) corporate, institutional, commercial, residential architecture, interiors, and urban planning, designed for both built and unbuilt projects alike.
The $4.5 million project includes the design and construction of a new 10,000 SF single-story branch library within Asante Park. The library includes multiple study rooms, designated children’s, teens,’ and adults’ reading rooms, a multi-purpose maker space, and administrative areas.
“There was an incredible synergy between Haydon and Richärd Kennedy Architects as the design/build team for this project,” said Haydon Executive Vice President | Partner Katie Haydon Perry. “As a team, we created an award-winning design for the City of Surprise on a very limited budget. This project positions us for future library opportunities.”
The design team conducted collaborative visioning sessions and planning meetings to establish project aspirations and needs with the city and community members. The community and city desired a flexible floor plan, plug-and-play technologies, and incorporation of community gathering spaces. The entire team worked seamlessly to create a unique space for the community: a pavilion in the park. White Baux Studio was the interior architect.
“We are honored to have the opportunity to design an enduring building for the residents and community of Surprise,” said Laura Nebeker, project architect/designer for Richärd Kennedy Architects. “Asante Library is not just a library, but a spatial experience where people thrive and celebrate knowledge.”
The library, 16755 W. Vereda Solana Drive, is sited on the northeast quadrant of Asante Park, which serves as a regional retention basin that drains into a greenbelt and adjacent canal. The new library facility is built on a 5-foot plinth extending out into the park to reduce site disturbance and developmental impact on retention basin capacity. The plinth provides easy movement from the multi-purpose entry plaza through the lawns, acting as a terrace for activities in the park.
Access to the library is through a multi-purpose entry plaza with integrated landscape seating shaded by tree canopies. The plaza is used for library
functions, community gatherings, and exhibitions. The library serves as an essential gathering and meeting space for this developing community.
The building consists of a large open reading room with floor-to-ceiling glass on all sides affording views of the park and White Tank Mountains in the distance. The glazing is protected by a scrim and canopy projection on the eastern, southern, and western elevations. Constructed of folded perforated metal baffles in a white powder coat finish, the canopy form and perforation provide filtered sunlight to emulate the diffused light of a tree canopy.
Support spaces are organized along the north edge of the building within a solid core finished with aluminum composite wall panels, designed to match the scrim and canopy pattern. The solid core forms the entry facade and is a backdrop for the multi-purpose entrance plaza between the building and the street.
A simple palette of durable materials was utilized, requiring minimal maintenance over time, and in turn, reducing future consumption of natural resources. The elegant scrim is composed of perforated steel stud channels that rotate, angle, and nest together. The outcome creates a dynamic facade with filtered sunlight, shadow play, and an artistic representation of a tree canopy in the park.
Photo by Mark Boisclair
About Haydon Building Corp
Haydon Building Corp provides solutions to its clients through its commercial building, heavy civil, landscape, and virtual construction services. Haydon provides Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), Design-Build, and General Contracting services for both the public and private sectors. Its major project types include industrial, commercial, office, healthcare, education, civic, parks and recreation, mission-critical, transportation, structures, utilities, and water/wastewater treatment. Headquartered in Phoenix, Haydon was founded in 1991 and has grown to more than 450 employees with annual revenues of $294 million. For more information visit haydonbc.com.
About Richärd Kennedy Architects
Richärd Kennedy Architects is a full-service global design firm; since the firm’s origin in 1996, public buildings’ programming, planning, and design have been an essential part of our work. Our portfolio features public and private institutions, public, community, academic libraries, civic projects, higher education, research laboratories, and commercial clients. We help clients solve their most difficult challenges by harnessing our team’s diverse skills and passion for continuous improvement through research and practical experience. Our team’s global presence and design experience bring significant added value to local projects within Arizona. We are stewards of the resources invested in our projects. On every project, we go above and beyond. Client and community outcomes drive our concepts and decisions. We are motivated to experiment and discover, advancing the art and science of design to create bold and enduring solutions. We make the most of each opportunity to shape a better future. For more information visit rkarch.com.
About the International Architecture Awards
Since 2004, The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design, together with The European Center for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and Metropolitan Arts Press, Ltd. has organized The International Architecture Awards as a way in which to honor the best, significant new buildings, landscape architecture, and planning projects designed and/or built around the world’s leading architects, landscape architects, and urban planners practicing nationally and internationally. The International Architecture Awards give an important global overview of the current aesthetic direction of today’s commercial, corporate, institutional, and residential work to the real estate, banking, business, and corporate community, as well as to the press and general public worldwide.
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by Peter Madrid | Sep 8, 2021 | News & Updates
GILBERT, ARIZ. (September 8, 2021) – Seven years ago Earthworks Environmental moved from a concept to a business, launching with a single client and 15 projects in Metro Phoenix.
“I recall conducting those 15 inspections, completing the office duties, and dreaming of how I may grow this company into something bigger,” said company founder Cherie Koester. “You never hear anyone claim that starting a business is easy, and for good reason. Nearly half of new businesses fail in the first five years I’d be lying if I didn’t say I’ve spent many sleepless nights worrying about how Earthworks will survive.”
Cherie Koester
The environmental consulting firm now boasts 54 employees nationwide with work performed in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Earthworks Environmental consults on more than 1,100 permits nationally.
Seven years ago, Koester left a prominent job with Maricopa County to start her own business. From her home in the East Valley she founded Earthworks Environmental LLC, a woman- and minority-owned firm.
Services provided include stormwater pollution prevention, Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, dust control, and construction safety compliances. The firm primarily serves land developers, vertical developers, commercial construction, and land-holding companies.
“I joined Earthworks in 2016 when the company was local to Arizona. Tucson was the extent of my travel at that time, so it is hard to believe that our presence currently spans from Hawaii to New Jersey,” said Brendan Haugh, National Operations Analyst and Advisor for Earthworks Environmental. “The anniversaries provide an opportunity to reflect on the journey and accomplishments, but the real excitement is looking ahead at our future potential. We have only scratched the surface of our capabilities in environmental management and software.”
A proprietary program that Earthworks Environmental employs – ERX – has also played a key role in the firm’s growth, Koester said. ERX is an environmental reporting software program that puts all aspects of environmental compliance into one program. This includes any permits and inspections. Koester said nearly 75 percent of the violations in her industry occur in the paperwork process.
A client can hire Earthworks Environmental to handle the entire process including ERX. A client may also decide to opt out of the consulting and use ERX themselves. In that case, Earthworks Environmental will apply a nominal fee for use.
“We were thrilled when we reached the 5-year milestone only to be greeted by a pandemic in our sixth year,” Koester said. “My tumultuous younger years as a single mother feels like a walk in the park as compared to the challenges that COVID brought to this life and business in 2020-2021. Not only from a business aspect but the personal loss of a loved one to the virus realigned my priorities.
“My biggest challenge is trying to keep up with my need/drive to win. I feel like I am not even halfway to where I want to go. Yes, I have accomplished a lot, but I am not done,” Koester said.
To learn more about Earthworks Environmental visit earthworksenv.com.
by Peter Madrid | Sep 8, 2021 | News & Updates
GOODYEAR, ARIZONA (September 8, 2021) – Phoenix West Commercial continued to grow its West Valley footprint with the hiring of a Sales Associate and a Transaction Coordinator/Executive Assistant.
Gavin Cooper joins PWC as a Sales Associate. He will utilize his retail and restaurant management experience to help retail clients and restaurant owners find suitable and profitable locations. Cooper joins PWC from eXp Realty, where he was a commercial and residential agent.
Danielle Jurgens
Danielle Jurgens joins PWC as Transaction Coordinator/Executive Assistant. Jurgens will be responsible for assisting the brokerage team including drafting and managing transaction documents, listings, marketing, and commissions. Jurgens joins PWC after spending four years as Principal at AAEC Estrella Mountain High School.
“With the increased demand in the market, Phoenix West Commercial needed to expand our team to service our clients effectively,” said Bobbie Mastracci, CCIM, SIOR, Designated Broker/Principal of Phoenix West Commercial. “Gavin and Danielle fit nicely into our company culture along with their talents we expect to enhance our presence and services in the Phoenix market.”
A native of St. Louis, Cooper is a member of the Central Arizona CCIM Chapter and the Phoenix Association of Realtors. He attended the Colorado Institute of Culinary Art. Away from the office Cooper enjoys spending time outdoors with his four children, fishing or riding dirt bikes. He also coaches his sons’ baseball team.
A native of St. Clair, Michigan, Jurgens earned a Master’s in Administration and Education Leadership from the University of Phoenix and bachelors of science from Western Michigan University. Away from the office, Jurgens enjoys spending time with her daughter. She also enjoys nature, yoga and reading.
About Phoenix Commercial West
Phoenix West Commercial, LLC is a commercial real estate brokerage located in Goodyear, Arizona. We have access to local, national, international deals, clients and properties. Phoenix West Commercial agents have true respect and encourage the communities’ evolution. Since 2012, our team has produced highly successful transactions. We serve and provide professional, commercial real estate services throughout Arizona and the U.S. We’ve helped customers in various industries and scenarios from banking, retail, medical, industrial, government, and land sales for developers, investors, landlords and tenants. For more information visit phxwc.com.
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