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Scottsdale Center
University of Arizona
A multi-use embassy space celebrates the university’s rich legacy, while supporting future ambitions.
The Scottsdale Center is a gathering space and destination for prospective students, faculty, staff, alumni, as well as community and business leaders. Located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, the center acts as an embassy and immersive brand experience for the University of Arizona, advancing its land-grant mission and expanding its presence in Maricopa County. It serves as a convenient hub for sharing faculty expertise and research with local and statewide stakeholders.
The center houses essential university functions, including admissions, government and community relations, and alumni relations. It includes a multi-use event center, conferencing, offices, collaborative areas, and hoteling options for faculty, staff, and alumni who work remotely or are visiting from the Tucson campus.
The design concept focuses on interconnection, using geometry and patterning to symbolize links between Tucson and Scottsdale, academics and athletics, and alumni and students. Experiential design elements incorporate the university colors and brand throughout the space, including photo displays and wall graphics celebrating the university’s achievements.
Custom terrazzo floors are embedded with lyrics from the university’s alma mater while a topography wall models the university’s terrain.
A picture flap wall, designed in collaboration with Oat Foundry, features logos and photos of campus life, while a ventricular wall includes inspirational slogans.
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