PALMtower

In collaboration with Will Bruder Architects, PALMtower is a distinctive addition to Phoenix’s urban skyline. This 352-unit residential tower transforms a visitor’s experience entering the Arizona Center. 

Rising from the northwest corner of East Van Buren and North 5th Street, the 29-story tower floats above a sculptural silver-clad parking podium, grounded by majestic palm trees and lush desert landscaping. The ground floor includes an 18′ tall light-filled lobby with business hoteling and social programming.

PALMtower’s architecture and finishes were selected based on the region’s material, qualities, texture, distinctive character, and climate. The finishes include polished concrete floors, architectural concrete masonry walls with horizontal rustic ‘weeping’ mortar joints, and satin silver metal/louvers protecting generously glazed façades.

The seven-level podium is wrapped in perforated metallic scrim that catches light, shadow, and color while producing a unique sculptural gesture. The ground level has short-term visitor parking and bays for service or move-ins, with parking stalls for 350 cars on the remaining levels.

A landscaped terrace with native plantings that evolve with the seasons tops the podium and offers 360-degree views of the city’s mountain horizons. It also features shaded transparent facades, minimizing the line between the interior and the outdoor amenity space. The outdoor area includes a large swimming pool, spa, gym, open lawn, and kitchen. The interior amenities include workout and yoga spaces, a community living room/lounge, and a media room.

The residential tower includes 21 floors of rental units with nine-foot ceilings and offers a variety of unit sizes and room combinations with balconies. This mix of studios, ‘convertibles,’ and one, two, and three-bedroom suites have abundant skyline views.