Renaissance Square repositioned to compete in downtown Phoenix (Video)

Results | Jan 02 2020

Two towers set in the middle of downtown Phoenix required upgrades to compete with the surrounding commercial office buildings. Renaissance Square owners Cypress Office Properties LLC and Oaktree Capital Management LP launched the redevelopment, and in turn, we’ve created a new hub of competition for surrounding businesses. A classic, timeless look integrates natural elements like a two-story living wall, bring life into the space.

“Lease rates went up after the renovation was done…it’s elevated the level of expectations for common spaces in design for the surrounding downtown Phoenix area.” – Alissa Franconi, Associate Principal

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Alissa Franconi Associate IIDA Alissa has a thing for Legos. Always has. The talented, award-winning interior designer loves those colorful little plastic blocks. She grew up playing with Legos and still does with her two daughters. Design has simply been in her blood from birth. She knew she wanted to be an interior designer at a young age and never wavered. Today she is most proud of her work for Sprouts Farmers Market, a corporate headquarters that has won numerous awards. But she’s quick to point out the main reason she loves the project, is the fact the client is now a friend. As the leader of the interior design studio in RSP’s Phoenix office, Alissa was instrumental in her team winning the Best of NAIOP 2016: Interior Architect of the Year win. The office designed 628,000 square feet of corporate/industrial space across Arizona in 2015.

Dawn Brown AIA, LEED AP To say Dawn knows buildings is an understatement. She’s an expert, with experience in every facet of the design process. All thanks to her multifaceted career. After starting out as an interior designer, she went back to school to study architecture. Now, as a self-proclaimed control freak, Dawn has continued her career with extensive experience in project management and team leadership. She excels in finding efficiencies and exceeding expectations. Ensuring that the client’s needs are the primary focus and that the team works well together, her approach is inclusive. Leading by listening is her style of management by: Assuming positive intent when dealing with others (Dawn believes everyone is inherently good). Remaining vulnerable with her team, creating openness, honesty and transparency, ultimately building trust (she is an open book and doesn’t keep secrets). Believing in the power of purpose and community (she believes in the greater good). And Dawn is certainly no stranger to people in the design community. Not only has she participated as an IIDA program speaker, but she’s on the board for AIA Arizona as well. Her goal? Create opportunities for design professionals of all ages, backgrounds and disciplines to have a greater impact on the community.

Renaissance Square repositioned to compete in downtown Phoenix (Video)

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

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