by Peter Madrid | Mar 10, 2020 | News & Updates
Arrington Watkins’ Principals (left to right) Mike Conder, Mike Quinn, Patte Thornton, Matt Gorman, Peter Sangiorgio, Kyle Swanson and Michelle Diaz. (Photo credit: David Schacher)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (March 10, 2020) – Arrington Watkins Architects, a locally-owned design firm built on the foundation of values and performance, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a new leadership team.
Founded in 1994 by Lynn Arrington and David Watkins, Arrington Watkins embarks on its next 25 years with seven principals that include:
- Mike Conder, RA, LEED AP, AIA, Managing Principal;
- Matthew Gorman, RA, LEED AP, Managing Principal;
- Mike Quinn, RA, Managing Principal;
- Michelle Diaz, Principal/Business Manager;
- Peter Sangiorgio, RA, LEED AP, Principal Architect;
- Kyle Swanson, RA, Principal Architect;
- Patricia Thornton, DBIA, RA, LEED AP, AIA, Principal Architect.
“Our focus is to continually get better at what we do,” said Conder, who has been with Arrington Watkins for over 10 years. “In my role, I help facilitate that; the pursuit of perfection. David (Watkins) and Lynn (Arrington) built a great foundation. Now it’s up to the new leadership to take it to the next level.”
Conder’s focus is on managing the business side including overseeing finance, accounting, contracts and legal issues. He also manages projects for specific clients.
Gorman, who has been with the firm for 25 years, oversees marketing and business development. He also continues to help build the public safety sector of Arrington Watkins’ work.
“My vision is to strengthen our resume in the markets that we choose to pursue,” Gorman said. “To continue to grow our expertise and to become the go-to experts in the markets in which we perform. The government construction project market is back in full swing and we are there.”
Quinn, who has been with Arrington Watkins for 24 years, oversees operations, project delivery and staff development (as part of human resources). Quinn will continue to oversee public and criminal justice projects.
“My goals are to improve efficiency in project delivery and incorporate staff development opportunities to support the growth of all of our staff,” Quinn said. “The more we can train and promote staff from within, the stronger the company culture and the stronger the quality of the product.”
Diaz oversees policy development and implementation, accounting and day-to-day office management. Using the skills from her MBA, she is also involved in HR, strategic planning, tax planning and projections.
Sangiorgio joined the firm 25 years ago and was Arrington Watkins’ first employee, starting just a few months after the company was started. He oversees business development strategies for the firm’s federal and military market sectors. Sangiorgio also manages out-of-state justice and military projects.
Swanson, a 17-year veteran at Arrington Watkins, serves as head of technology overseeing the BIM and IT managers. He continues with is work on overseeing public safety projects. Kyle is involved with industry groups including the International Association of Property and Evidence, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and DBIA.
Thornton joined the firm in 2007 and is focused on project management for projects around the country. Recently the Design-Build Certification Board (DBCB) conferred upon her DBIA (Design Build Institute of America) credential. It identifies Thornton to design-build end-users and the community at-large as a professional in the design-build field. Thornton is just 1 of 32 professionals who have achieved this certification in the State of Arizona. Thornton also leads the firm’s Sustainability Committee, where she oversees the efforts to educate the office on the incorporation of sustainable principles and systems.
ABOUT ARRINGTON WATKINS ARCHITECTS
Arrington Watkins was founded in 1994 by Lynn Arrington and David Watkins. They started working together in the early 1970s in a large regional architectural firm where they eventually became managers of that company. In the late 1980s, economic problems brought about changes and the partners parted ways. A few years later, they came back together to form their own company. Arrington Watkins Architects started out with a handful of employees and a sound business plan. Lynn and David focused on a narrow group of project types, targeted specific clients, and treated their employees, clients and design partners with respect. Together, they designed and managed projects in a manner that made their clients want to come back over and over again. They began succession planning in 2009 and identified a group of key staff who they felt had the potential to take over the company and began putting them through leadership training and mentoring them for leadership roles. On September 1, 2017, the sale of the company was complete and the new leadership officially took over operations. Today, the company thrives on the foundation of values and performance that was established by Lynn and David, and continues through the new partners. Client satisfaction proves this transition a true success. The firm continues to invest in our people and our culture in order to develop the next generation of management that will continue to propel us as leaders in architectural design and customer satisfaction. For more information visit awarch.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Mar 9, 2020 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (March 9, 2020) – NAI Horizon has hired an industry expert who will help its office aggressively target the church and religious facilities market in order to deliver a more strategic and purpose-driven set of professional real estate services.
Thomas Smith joins NAI Horizon as a Senior Vice President during a period of dynamic growth for the Arizona firm and sees his primary mission in serving church leadership teams as enabling each church to “link real estate with ministry.”
As a former leading broker and later Executive Vice President with CB Commercial (CBRE) where he developed CB University and also led Corporate Communications/Marketing, Smith has used that experience (along with a successful track as a partner in the worldwide real estate practice at Arthur Anderson) to develop a strategic consulting based sales and marketing platform to now serve churches and their religious facilities.
“We are pleased to have Thomas join our team and lead this new market segment,” said NAI Horizon CEO and Designated Broker Terry Martin-Denning. “Thomas’ strategic approach to client service aligns perfectly with the NAI brand and our objectives.”
Smith’s experience as a developer of office and industrial properties enables him to consult and advise each church client in their options to build, buy or re-construct existing facilities that might best serve each church in a cost-efficient and holistic manner that helps to sustain or promote growth and stability within each congregation and on each balance sheet.
Smith joined the Church Realty Solutions practice in San Diego as a Partner in 2014 and has authored and designed its unique integrated sales and marketing platform and elements. (CRS also serves churches in Southern California through NAI San Diego).
The objective outcome is that the CRS platform and process consistently deliver desired results when buying, selling, or leasing a church property and most often is known to exceed client expectations.
“I’m excited about joining NAI Horizon and employing the many resources it has created to effectively deliver world-class results to my future clients in the Arizona church community,” Smith said. “CRS is driven by passion, purpose and tenacity; but essentially serves as part ministry and part business for me. It also presents the opportunity to serve each church in a manner that will ultimately help sustain their stability in achieving the goals of their ministries.”
Smith has served on a variety of nonprofit boards such as Arizona Special Olympics and Home Aid San Diego along with Senior Community Centers of San Diego and has been involved with Pop Warner football as a head and assistant coach for more than 30 years starting originally in Scottsdale then most recently with the San Diego Torrey Pines teams.
In addition to having authored “Winning in Commercial Real Estate Sales: An Action Plan for Success,” Smith has given more than 25 keynote presentations to real estate and other types of firms at their national sales meetings
A native of Michigan, Smith received a BS in business from Arizona State University.
by Peter Madrid | Mar 9, 2020 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (March 9, 2020) – BOMA Greater Phoenix, the industry group that advances the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, influence, and knowledge, has named Farrell Quinlan as its new Executive Director.
Quinlan formerly served as State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business association. While at NFIB he authored landmark legislation reversing “drive-by” trial-lawyer abuse of the Americans With Disabilities Act; and created legal protections for independent contractor employment relationships through a declaration of independent business status (DIBS) process.
Quinlan replaces Tim Lawless, who left BOMA Greater Phoenix in February to become President at Commercial Real-estate Executives for Economic Development (CREED).
“I’m excited to bring Farrell and his lengthy experience in running successful trade associations to BOMA Phoenix,” said BOMA Greater Phoenix President Robert Vincent, RPA, Cordia Capital Management. “He also brings a strong sense of public policy and advocacy that will strengthen BOMA Phoenix’s presence at the Capitol. We are honored that he is at the helm as we venture into another successful year in 2020.”
Quinlan helped make Arizona the first state to require its regulators to offer an opportunity to correct rule violations before issuing a citation or fine. From 1997 to 2007 he served as a vice president for policy development, communications and marketing at the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
In 2012, Quinlan received the prestigious Leader of the Year in Public Policy Award in economic development from the Arizona Capitol Times. His government relations firm, In the Arena Public Affairs, was recognized in 2007 as one of the top 20 lobbying firms in Arizona by the Phoenix Business Journal.
“I’m humbled and honored to be entrusted by the BOMA Greater Phoenix Board of Directors to be Executive Director during this extraordinarily dynamic time for Arizona commercial real estate,” Quinlan said. “I’m excited to get to work serving our members and advocating for the commercial real estate industry.
“This legislative session, BOMA Greater Phoenix is committed to helping secure further business property tax relief that will make Arizona more competitive in attracting new development and job creation,” Quinlan said.
According to the BOMA 2020 Office Market Study, the office sector is a significant economic engine for both Metro Phoenix and the state of Arizona. The office sector contributes $2.4 billion to the state economy and $769 million in salaries and income by the 18,400 local jobs created by the industry.
Quinlan has served on Workforce Arizona Council, the board of directors of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce; Gov. Doug Ducey’s Gubernatorial Transition Team; Chandler’s Economic Development Advisory Board; and was appointed by then-Governor Janet Napolitano to the commission that developed the design of the U.S. Mint’s 2008 Arizona quarter.
A native of Vermont, he earned a bachelor’s degree in political communication from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Quinlan is a resident of Chandler.
About BOMA
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is a federation of 93 BOMA U.S. associations, BOMA Canada and its 11 regional associations and 13 BOMA international affiliates. Founded in 1907, BOMA represents the owners and managers of all commercial property types including nearly 10 billion square feet of U.S. office space that supports 3.7 million jobs and contributes $205 billion to the U.S. GDP. Its mission is to advance the interests of the entire commercial real estate industry through advocacy, education, research, standards and information. BOMA Greater Phoenix has been federated with BOMA International since 1940. For more information about BOMA Greater Phoenix, visit at www.bomaphoenix.org/
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by Peter Madrid | Mar 4, 2020 | News & Updates
CRE veteran to help drive the next stage of company development
PHOENIX – Transcend Security, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing private security companies, is pleased to announce that industry veteran Darwyn Harp has joined the firm as its Executive Vice President-Operations and Principal.
Harp will be responsible for all aspects of operational and management strategies of Transcend Security’s Class A High-Rise and Commercial Division. He will report directly to Chris Vetter, Co-Founder and CEO of Transcend Security.
“I am pleased to welcome Darwyn, who brings extensive leadership experience in the high-rise and commercial property vertical market to Transcend Security,” Vetter said. “Darwyn’s skill set, strong financial expertise and impressive accomplishments will further strengthen our management team as we continue to execute against our strategic growth initiatives and long-term vision for the business.”
Prior to joining Transcend Security, Harp enjoyed a 23-year career with Hines, a worldwide leader in global real estate investment, development and management. He most recently served as General Property Manager with responsibility for the American Airlines relationship. Prior to Hines, Harp served as an Investment Analyst for private placement debt and equity firm, Rice Capital, as well as Assistant Vice President for NationsBank.
Harp is well-known in the Valley’s commercial real estate community. He has served twice as President of BOMA Greater Phoenix. He has also served on the BOMA Board of Directors. Harp is also active in the community, having served on several non-profit boards over his 20 years in Metro Phoenix. Some include the Downtown Tempe Authority, LifeStream Complete Senior Living Board of Directors and Scottsdale Christian Academy Board of Directors.
“I echo Chris’s praise that Darwyn’s expertise and deep experience will be a valuable asset going forward,” said Shawn Crane, COO and Co-Founder of Transcend Security. “Darwyn will be a strong leader in our operation, as he has a terrific track record of building and leading high performing teams.
“Chris and I will be working closely with Darwyn, as we continue to execute our operational growth plans, and enhance the client experience, while continuing to drive sustained and profitable growth,” Crane added.
A native of Lubbock, Texas, Harp graduated from Texas A&M University with a BBA in finance. An active member of the North Phoenix Baptist Church, Harp is married and has three children. Away from the office he enjoys golf, biking, sporting clay shooting and motorcycle touring.
“I am thrilled to join the Transcend Security management and ownership team at such an exciting time for the business,” Harp said. “I look forward to working together with Chris, Shawn and the talented Transcend Security management team and family of security officers to create long-term success and new opportunities. The future is bright.”
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About Transcend Security Solutions
Founded in 2014, Transcend Security Solutions is a premier provider of highly trained security personnel to multiple vertical markets. Transcend Security delivers superior physical security services that protect people, homes, and businesses. Our Mission Statement guides us: “To provide a level of service that transcends good work and discovers the tremendous experience of doing great work.” For more information on Transcend Security Solutions, please visit us at www.transcendsecurity.com. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact the Transcend Media Department at (480) 656-6500 or via email at media@transcendsecurity.com.
by Peter Madrid | Mar 2, 2020 | News & Updates
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (March 2, 2020) – Artisan Colour, founded by a trio of print professionals in 1998, is positioning itself for expansion with the recent addition of Director of Digital Printing Alan Ludington.
To complement Ludington’s hiring, Artisan Colour is also investing in key areas to provide specialty print solutions for mid-size companies to Fortune 500 organizations. The decision to add to the leadership team was, in part, due to the demand of the expanding business.
A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Ludington has held leadership positions in professional printing operations throughout the West and Pacific Northwest. Most recently he led Premier Press in Portland, Oregon, as the Wide Format Manager. He brings more than 35 years of print industry experience to Artisan, specifically across large format, small format, and offset printing. Ludington possesses a legacy of print history; his father was also a printer.
“As owners, we take the responsibility for running Artisan very seriously,” said CEO Doug Bondon. “My partner, John Passante and I, believe the addition of Alan will enhance the company. We are excited to begin a new journey to grow the operation and success of our business, and more importantly, to continue to provide top-notch printing services to our loyal customers.”
Artisan Colour is also pursuing HIPPA compliance. It is a rigorous process to become compliant and Artisan has done so (within the last year). Through Artisan’s association with hospitals and the health care industry, it became evident that this was a real opportunity.
Artisan Colour has also recognized a growing opportunity in the print-on-demand market for franchisee concepts. Franchise businesses require an efficient streamlined web-to-print ordering platform for multiple locations/people. Artisan is now creating custom portals/websites as a solution for franchisees who need ongoing print solutions.
On the e-commerce side of the business, rapid expansion of that division has driven the need to invest in dye-sublimation printing and a new Epson F-series printer. The F-series provides the sharpest and widest printing gamut for the sublimation to aluminum process creating stunning ChromaLuxe prints. Artisan Colour also plans to add a new Print MIS platform and recently purchased UV coating equipment from Tec Lighting.
Located in a 36,000 SF North Scottsdale building, Artisan Colour was founded by Doug Bondon, Joe Vallone, and John Passante. They represent more than 80 years of color separation and printing experience. The company employs more than 65 professionals who provide diversified printing services including design, photography, color management and digital printing from large to small.
Artisan Colour began as a catalog production company in 1998. For its first five years, it built a reputation as one of the top catalog production and color management companies in the nation, winning clients such as Neiman Marcus, Sundance Catalog and Patagonia. Artisan has since added other highly recognized brands including Pottery Barn, Johnston & Murphy, Filson and JOHNNY WAS.
In 2005 Artisan Colour moved to its current location near Westworld in North Scottsdale. The company absorbed a large format printing company, expanding into a state-of-the-art production facility.
For more information, visit www.artisancolour.com.
by Peter Madrid | Mar 2, 2020 | News & Updates
TEMPE, ARIZONA (March 2, 2020) – Delivering a message of turning tragedy into action, Alison Malmon, founder and Executive Director of Active Minds, will present “Changing the Conversation About Mental Health,” March 16 at the Memorial Union Pima Auditorium on the Arizona State University main campus.
Co-sponsoring the event is the SAE Phoenix Alumni chapter. Other co-sponsors include Active Minds, LiveWell@ASU and Devils4Devils.
Malmon defines herself as a sister first. When her big brother Brian died by suicide during her freshman year of college, she was devastated and left with more questions than answers. Why him? Why hadn’t she known how much he was struggling?
She formed a group on the campus at the University of Pennsylvania to give students like herself the platform and tools to change the conversation about mental health. Now, more than 15 years later, Malmon has cultivated that small student group into the internationally recognized nonprofit organization Active Minds.
Malmon shares her story to inspire others to speak out and be heard, to not suffer in silence and to help fight the stigma surrounding mental illness, and continues to inspire audiences with her story and calls to action.
The March 16 event is free and open to the public. It begins at 6 p.m. Register at links.asu.edu/activeminds.
by Peter Madrid | Feb 27, 2020 | News & Updates
Scottsdale, Ariz. (February 26, 2020) – Land Advisors Organization is pleased to announce the sale of 78 lots in Peralta Canyon Phase II, located at the base of the Superstition Mountains in Gold Canyon, to Beazer Homes for $6.659 million.
The sale of this parcel marks the close-out of available land at Peralta Canyon. Beazer Homes joins Lennar Homes and Gehan Homes in the second phase of this highly desirable community.
The sale was handled by Ryan Semro, Bret Rinehart and Ben Heglie, who specialize in single-family and multi-family residential development in Arizona for Land Advisors Organization.
The team has represented the seller, Peralta Canyon LLC developed by Voyager Properties, in the sale of land to homebuilders in 10 separate transactions. Builders represented by the team in these sales include Beazer Homes, CalATlantic, Gehan, KB Homes and Lennar Homes.
“Working with clients like Voyager Properties and Beazer Homes is very rewarding,” said Semro, with Land Advisors Organization’s residential team. “We’ve watched and predicted the growth in the area for years, and being able to help Peralta Canyon to close-out Phase II while expanding the presence of a well-respected builder like Beazer Homes into the phase is one of the ways we feel that we contribute to building successful communities around the Valley.”
This most recent sale of the 55-foot by 110-foot guaranteed finished lots closed earlier this month and provides Beazer Homes with coveted inventory at the NE corner of US 60 and Peralta Road in Gold Canyon, Arizona.
Construction of Beazer Homes’ newest Superstition Mountain single-family home development recently commenced.
About Land Advisors Organization
Founded in 1987, Land Advisors Organization is the nation’s largest land brokerage firm specializing in providing deep market insights to landowners and purchasers for the most comprehensive and effective evaluation of land in markets across the country. By integrating current local market information with cutting-edge technology and geographically specialized professionals, Land Advisors Organization advises clients in identifying and capitalizing on valuable land opportunities in all economic environments. Land Advisors Organization serves landowners and purchasers from offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Casa Grande and Flagstaff, Arizona; Irvine, San Francisco, Century City, Pasadena, Roseville and San Diego, California; Orlando and Tampa Bay, Florida; Boise, Idaho; Las Vegas, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Charlotte, North Carolina; Austin, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah and Seattle, Washington. Stay connected with us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
by Peter Madrid | Feb 25, 2020 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (February 25, 2020) – Michael Strittmatter, First Vice President CBRE Advisory & Transaction Services, Investor Leasing, has been named 2020 Chairman for the Arizona Chapter of NAIOP’s Developing Leaders (DL) program, which serves commercial real estate professionals age 35 and under.
Strittmatter joined CBRE in 2011. He specializes in landlord leasing throughout Metro Phoenix with a focus on representing Class A building owners and developers. He and his team have completed numerous build-to-suit transactions and have extensive experience leasing, large, ground-up business parks.
“Thanks to last year’s Chairman, Pat Boyle, for all his hard work setting the tone for this upcoming year,” Strittmatter said. “The Developing Leaders program has a great foundation, and I’m looking forward to welcoming the new members and new ideas this upcoming year. Expanding programs such as the NAIOP-AZ Connections (mentoring) will continue to increase the value of membership.”
In addition to naming a new chairman, the Developing Leaders selected the 2020 Steering Committee. The other officers are Pat Boyle, Cushman & Wakefield, immediate past chairman; Matthew Krause, Krause Interior Architecture, vice chairman; and Chelsea Porter, The Renaissance Companies, treasurer.
Additional steering committee members are Chris Beall, JLL; Ellen Boles, Phoenix Design One, Inc.; Liz Collins, Cresa; Tim Colquhoun, National Bank of Arizona; Jack Czerwinski, Majestic Realty Co.; Phil Haenel, Cushman & Wakefield; Jenna Harrison, ViaWest Group; Cullen Mahoney, Trammell Crow Company; Ashley Marsh, Tiffany & Bosco; Thomas Maynard, GPEC; Sterling Pascal, Lee & Associates; Preston Pilcher, Lovitt Touche; Madeline Rumpf, Cresa; Patrick Schrimsher, Cushman & Wakefield; Kyle Seger, JLL; Josh Tracy, Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Bryan Wright, Kimley-Horn; and Mollie Zemer, Barclay Group.
In 2020 the Developing Leaders will continue to refine the Young Professionals Group (YPG) mentorship program. DL events scheduled for 2020 include a bowling outing, a spring training baseball game, the signature Rookies & Rockstars evening, networking happy hours, a holiday party and an educational speaker event.
All NAIOP members who are age 35 or under qualify to participate in the Developing Leaders program, whether they joined through the DL membership category or as part of a corporate membership.
by Peter Madrid | Feb 24, 2020 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (February 24, 2020) – McCarthy Nordburg, a woman-owned leading architectural interior design firm, recently added two law firms, the new headquarters for a popular restaurant brand and headquarters for an education services company to its resumé of work across the Valley.
Design work by the locally-owned and award-winning firm includes the law office of Frazer, Ryan, Goldberg & Arnold LLP; the law office of Engelman Berger (both in Phoenix); the new P.F. Chang’s China Bistro headquarters in Scottsdale; and Zovio (previously Bridgepoint Education) in Chandler.
“Our vision for each client is to create a design that reflects their business, brand and culture. For Zovio, their new headquarters looks less like a traditional office and more like an exciting place to work and socialize,” said David A. Hobart, Jr., Principal and Director of Design, McCarthy Nordburg. “Law firms today are trending toward updating their aesthetics to better reflect their practice and culture.”
PF Chang’s (Photo by Leland Gebhardt, Gebhardt Photography).
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
McCarthy Nordburg partnered with PF Chang’s to translate the brand and culture into a built environment for the new headquarters. The concept focused on the methodology of celebrating, life, family and food.
Initial requirements included a new corporate headquarters with a test kitchen. P.F. Chang’s way of working had grown to be more collaborative and technologically interactive. The office celebrates the excitement and energy found in their restaurants by integrating design elements into their corporate headquarters such as Asian inspired murals.
The 55,000 SF offices are located in Scottsdale. Menemsha Solutions was the general contractor. Key subcontractors included Kraemer Engineering, Caruso Turley Scott, Interface Flooring, RFC Groups and SAVE Electronics.
“Life is about the little things – that feeling you get from discovering your new favorite food to embarking on your next adventure. By living our values every day, we create our vibe,” said Paul Fleming, co-founder of P.F. Chang’s.
Zovio headquarters in Chandler.
Zovio
McCarthy Nordburg collaborated with Zovio on its new headquarters. Zovio is an educational technology services organization that offers an innovative approach to education by personalizing educational opportunities with smarter ways to learn.
With a commercial aesthetic woven into subtle elements of biophilic design, Zovio’s new HQ is breathtaking. The first floor totals 80,000 SF and the mezzanine 50,000 SF. Tech meets creativity with DIRTT modular walls, acoustic panels and white noise systems that strategically eliminate sound overlap. The new headquarters features amenities such as an exterior patio, stadium seating for “all hands” town hall meetings, a health clinic, fitness center, full-service café and a coffee shop welcome center.
Zovio is located at 1811 E. Northrop Blvd., in Chandler. The project totals 130,000 SF. The general contractor was Stevens Leinweber and key subcontractors included Energy Design Systems, Caruso Turley Scott, Acoustical Consulting Services and GMBI.
Engelman Berger (Photo by Leland Gebhardt, Gebhardt Photography).
Engelman Berger
Engelman Berger chose McCarthy Nordburg as its design partner for the third time on a fast-tracked relocation of the firm’s office. The client desired a timeless, modern design while paying homage to the firm’s 20-year history. The second-generation renovation included maintaining portions of the existing layout while incorporating new modern design elements.
Located at 2800 N. Central Ave., Suite 1200, in Phoenix, the new offices totaled 15,500 SF. Stevens Leinweber was the general contractor and notable subcontractors were Peterson Engineering and Transact Commercial Interiors.
FRGA (Photo by Leland Gebhardt, Gebhardt Photography).
Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold LLP
The law firm selected McCarthy Nordburg as the design partner for its new offices on the 18th floor of an iconic high-rise in Central Phoenix. The new offices boast panoramic views, sliding glass walls, LED lighting, warm and inviting interior finishes and a variety of meeting and gathering spaces.
The result is a distinctive space that pays homage to the firm’s Arizona roots while providing a highly functional space that supports the work of their multi-generational practice.
Located at 1850 N. Central Ave., in Phoenix, the space totaled 20,000 SF. Jokake Construction was the general contractor and key subcontractors included Peterson Engineering, Caruso Turley Scott, Goodman’s Interior Structures and Corporate Interior Systems.
About McCarthy Nordburg
Founded in 1986, McCarthy Nordburg is a local leading architectural interior design firm guided by the same founding principles – design, inspiration, measurable results and extraordinary service. Our mission is to create smart workplace and design solutions for professional corporate offices, financial services, higher education and tenant improvement services for landlords. We are known in the marketplace as leading innovators – not followers. Collaborating with our clients and consultants is an essential part of our process. Understanding objectives is the basis for developing uniquely timeless solutions that go beyond achieving client goals to inspiring levels of workplace enjoyment and productivity beyond their expectations. McCarthy Nordburg has earned both local and global prestige for more than three decades. We are consistently voted in the Top of AZ ranking and recognized for award-winning design from AZRE, Contract Design, Corporate Interiors, IIDA and NAIOP. For more information visit mccarthynordburg.com.
by Peter Madrid | Feb 24, 2020 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (Feb. 24, 2020) – It was just what the doctor ordered for two Scottsdale physicians as Beth Katz of KatzDesignGroup transformed a pair of spaces into two specialty medical suites.
Katz collaborated with her team to provide full-scope interior design for Arizona Integrative Medicine & Spa, 11648 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale; and Starkman Facial Plastic Surgery, 8560 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale.
Arizona Integrative Medicine & Spa was a full tenant improvement from a shell space for its tenant, Dr. Jyoti Patel. The 3,150 SF TI includes exam rooms, a classroom, teaching kitchen, IV therapy room, medspa. There is a sliding door from the lobby into the classroom. It can extend the room for learning events as well as yoga or wellness classes.
“The space exudes wellness,” Katz said. “Every design element was selected to feel healthy, natural and relaxing.”
The project team included Michael Hall, architect of record; and Kaiser Construction, general contractor.
“Traditional medical practice space can look very sterile,” Dr. Patel said. “Patients come in frightened, sick; it can be very impersonal. The vision I had for Beth was to make the space inviting and calm. We accomplished this with the soft lighting, simple tones; elements that are very inviting and make it look more personal.
“The spaces are cultivated for small visits and customized care. All the rooms are designed for one-on-one consultation; there is an IV lounge if a patient needs hydration. Health is also built around community. The classroom is perfect for that. We can bring in like-minded patients, collectively ask questions, have group classes, and do so in more of a town-hall type meeting. These collective meetings help educate my patients. That’s a big thing for me. This design has been set up perfectly for me,” Dr. Patel said.
Starkman Facial Plastic Surgery, 8560 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale.
Starkman Facial Plastic Surgery was an interior design project that comprised 3,300 SF. The lobby has a modern mix of materials including weathered wood, wallpaper, walnut, brass and stone. Modern brass pendants and sconces add interest to the space.
“This space is modern and elegant,” Katz said. “The mix of materials in the lobby elevates the space. There is also a wonderful collection of art that complements the finishes.”
The project team included K&A Architects, Kaiser Construction and Forward Tilt.
“Beth Katz was outstanding during the complete redesign of our space,” Dr. Starkman said. “We started by interviewing four interior design firms who were all highly recommended but wound up proceeding with Katz Design Group because of Beth’s passion and vision.
“She was involved in every step of the process and was heavily involved with all of our contractors to ensure that the design was realized. It’s a time-consuming and stressful ordeal to proceed with a heavy redesign, but Beth made the process easy,” Dr. Starkman added.
About KatzDesignGroup:
KatzDesignGroup is a full-service interior design firm specializing in commercial tenant improvements, healthcare, and restaurant interiors. Allow us to help you meet your business goals by designing fresh dynamic space with a green edge. By creating spaces that enhance greater creativity, comfort and innovation, our clients, both local and national, benefit from a space designed and branded for them. For more information visit www.katzdesigngroup.com
