The La Placita Conversion integrates 65 new dwelling units into what was formally office and retail space to completely rebrand and create a mixed use project in the middle of downtown Tucson. Built in the early 1970’s under the guise of urban renewal, the original project and program have fallen short of the original intent to energize a beguilded and formally downtrodden part of town.

This inclusion of a residential component seeks to bring the original and historic use of this site back into play while also integrating wayfinding and a new and generous landscaping theme. Furthermore, a complete overhaul of fenestration and mechanical systems will mazimize the energy efficiency of the buildings.

The treatment and refinement of the existing infrastructure with newly defined colors, textures, and materiality that will bring a sense of cohesion to the various buildings and businesses that comprise La Placita.

location
Tucson, Arizona

client/owner
Bourn Partners, LLC

area
140,000 sf