The goal of this mixed-use infill project is to provide the opportunity for a unique and refreshing livable community in the heart of downtown. This project includes the following design elements and objectives:

• Courtyard scheme designed to encourage open air cross-ventilation

• Full-grown trees to fill interior courtyard space for shading the parking lot and to soften visual effect of parking area from above

• Include vine-growth on vertical trellises for full height of interior courtyard to assist in outdoor thermal comfort and privacy for both residential units and catwalks

• Strengthen geometric integrity of “bar-scheme” for distinguished modern residential architecture

• Provide condo units with a sense of openness with the benefit of light and air from two sides of each unit Design double-height loft units on top floor

• Take advantage of views: sunset views, mountain views, downtown views

• Provide private exterior balconies for each unit that relate to primary views

• Create a hip rooftop space for residents – with spa and gym facilities

• Provide a sense of security for residents with private ground floor lobby, and keycard entry-points from parking to stairs and elevator

• Achieve low-energy building operation and efficient water use for building and landscaping

• Obtain ground-floor commercial tenants that complement livability and provide amenities for residential above a simplified structural and exterior cladding system to expedite construction time

location
Tucson, Arizona

client/owner
Cummings & Baccus
Chapman Management Group
Metro Realty, LLC

area
9,300 sf commercial
12,900 sf residential

completion date
March 2008