AZRE Magazine • September 2024

Even in a world where remote and hybrid work is more common than ever, the office remains a place to build teams, meet clients and make business deals happen. Today, offices are rich in amenities, such as hidden speakeasies and state-of-the-art gyms,  to encourage employees to commute and collaborate with their fellow teammates. Below are some of the coolest offices in Arizona for 2024.

Clayco Regional Headquarters
Owner: RED Development
General contractor: Stevens-Leinweber Construction, Inc.
Architect/designer: Lamar Johnson Collaborative
Location: 4300 E. Camelback Road, Suite 300, Phoenix
Size: 48,000 square feet
Value: $175 TI cost per square foot
Brokerage: JLL
Start date: October 2022
Completion date: July 2023

Why it’s awesome: Designed to champion Clayco’s activity as a general contractor, design firm and developer, this expansive tenant improvement integrates private and open offices, enclosed and open collaboration hubs, an employee lounge, expandable café, spacious training room and resource library. Underscoring Clayco’s “Art & Science of Building” identity, the office also fosters innovation with a makerspace/mock-up area, 3D print station and VR room. High-end materials reflect the Southwest region while providing optimal function and immersive comfort set against panoramic views of Camelback Mountain.

Lessen
Owner: Principal Real Estate Investors
General contractor: Stevens-Leinweber Construction, Inc.
Architect/designer: Ware Malcomb
Location: 4800 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Size: 42,000 square feet
Brokerage: Cushman & Wakefield | CBRE
Start date: August 2022
Completion date: March 2023

Why it’s awesome: This notable office interior is located on the top floors of Portales Corporate Center, perfect for a Class A office design emphasizing a crisp open feel and scenic views of Camelback Mountain. The two-story project mingles board rooms and training rooms, open and enclosed offices, lounges and breakrooms, a library, and an executive wing with a speakeasy-style amenity. The floors are connected by a steel-clad interior staircase that was renovated as part of SLC’s scope of work. Fixed planters, accent lighting, polished concrete floors and orange and blue palettes reflecting the company’s brand round out this dynamic space.

Osborn Maledon
Owner: Osborn Maledon
General contractor: Stevens-Leinweber Construction Inc.
Architect/designer: Phoenix Design One
Location: 2929 N. Central Ave, Phoenix
Size: 45,764 square feet
Brokerage: JLL, Cushman & Wakefield
Start date: July 2022
Completion date: August 2023

Why it’s awesome: Reflecting the future of law office design, the space begins at a breathtaking main lobby anchored by a dramatic staircase — an achievement of its own with glass risers and hidden supports that give the entire assembly the impression of floating. Wide, bright hallways connect state-of-the-art offices and conference areas, an expansive kitchen and a variety of tucked-away areas for relaxation and connection. Impact lighting dazzles throughout, as do warm wood accents, floor-to-ceiling glass partitions, dramatic marbles and a color palette of rich olive greens and welcoming browns.

Southwest Experience Center
Owner: Southwest Experience Center
General contractor: Stevens-Leinweber Construction, Inc.
Architect/designer: SPS + Architects
Location: 8399 E. Hartford Dr., Scottsdale
Size: 32,713 square feet
Value: $22 million
Start date: November 2022
Completion date: July 2023

Why it’s awesome: Developed by visionary and Immedia CEO Jeff Emmons, the SWXC is not only a tenant improvement showplace for the CRE industry, it’s also the cool workplace for Immedia, a booming enterprise-centric tech company. In realizing his vision, Emmons brought dozens of industry partners and hundreds of manufacturers together to create a collaboration that is, on its own, an achievement. Featuring more than $9 million in furniture, fixtures and equipment, the SWXC sparks TI creativity across 14,000 square feet of workspaces, 17 state-of-the-art conference showrooms, hoteling/hybrid models and second floor event corridor with a bar, kitchen, patios and hidden speakeasy.

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