The monumental sixteen story 5151 building on East Broadway has been updated with a fresh, modern interior. The largest office tower in Tucson was initially designed without direct connection to the adjacent Major Boulevard and lacked the presence worthy of Tucson’s largest office tower. This design provides this connection and begins the process of updating the building and site to the 21st century while giving deference to the simple yet elegant structural system of the original concept.

The tower offers amazing panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains and features a sleek new entry canopy and lobby that compliments the simple yet elegant 70’s modern building. The strict ten foot structural module of the existing building is used throughout the new design to form a bridge between old and new. Inside a customized reception desk, planter bench and a directory kiosk crafted from steel combine with deep blue Venetian wall and ceiling panels to provide a cool and current experience for the project. All 16 elevator lobbies are completely reworked and electrical and mechanical systems are revamped to transform the building.

location
Tucson, Arizona

client/owner
Bourn Partners, LLC

contractor
Caylor Construction

area
9,000 sf renovation

completion date
June 2006

photographer
Ross Cooperthwaite Photography