Building Phoenix

On this edition of the Emmy nominated Building Phoenix, a former adult boutique near Sky Harbor is transformed into a showcase for sustainability. A '30s retail center is reborn into a downtown dining destination, retaining original bow ceilings, among other interior features. The popular Lux Coffee on Central Avenue moves into a larger space next door and becomes Lux Central. Plus, a look at the first residential project to benefit from the city's new voluntary Green Construction Code, known as the "Castaway" house.

Use the "Next Screen" icon to see previous episodes of Building Phoenix on topics that include: A 1960s residential high-rise is restored to its original glory and a 1950s office building becomes The Link, a business hub that includes Giant Coffee. See how the 50 year-old campus of Grand Canyon University is building for the future.

Additional topics on "Building Phoenix" include renovations made on the 90-year-old Phoenix Theatre as it enters its next stage of life. A 1927 duplex in the Willo Historic District is reborn with help from the Historic Preservation Office. See how home builders are putting the “green” touches into new homes with the Green Building Program. Also, find out what Village Planning Committees mean to your neighborhood. The Planning & Development  Department paved the way for a high tech firm to build an intersection for the information highway in Phoenix.

Click the "Next Screen" icon for previous Building Phoenix episodes and see how the Planning and Development Services Department focuses on sustainability, historic preservation and adaptive reuse of older structures for new businesses. Visit the video gallery (to the left) to view segments from previous shows: an abandoned warehouse is now an entertainment destination called The DUCE; a 60s bank branch designed by a legendary Phoenix architect is adapted into The VIG Uptown; Phoenix Children’s Hospital is nearing the end of its recent growth spurt; CITYSCAPE is becoming the downtown destination we hoped it would be; and a look back at modern architecture in Phoenix.
Watch previous shows about St. Francis Place restaurant, the Musical Instrument Museum, the Green Build 2009 and the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. View previous episodes by clicking the “next screen” in the lower right of the gallery.