9,000 linear feet facade | tucson, arizona
bldg 1: 51,423 sq. ft.
bldg 2: 33,095 sq. ft.
bldg 3: 11,870 sq. ft.
bldg 4: 7,304 sq. ft.
architect: repp + mclain design and construction
general contractor: repp + mclain design and construction
materials: tube steel and sheet metal
photographs: rmdc

This project transforms an existing 1980s-era shopping center into a dynamic, modern landmark by reimagining its visual and functional footprint. The intervention focuses on a sophisticated “reworking” of the north colonnade. By stripping away outdated wood-framed parapets and stucco finishes, we revealed the primary structural steel to create a cleaner, more industrial aesthetic.

The new facade utilizes a rhythmic application of tube steel and sheet metal, creating a high-contrast treatment that extends across the entire center. A key feature of the redesign is the introduction of structural steel “returns” that flank the new PAAL (Pedestrian Access and Amenity Link), connecting the north and south parking areas. To enhance the site’s versatility, three new seasonal patios were integrated into Buildings 1 and 2, grounding the brutalist-inspired proportions with human-scale outdoor spaces.