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| The Alexander, a 112,000-SF office project, under construction in downtown Chandler, AZ, is a premier “new normal” work environment. |
PHOENIX, AZ – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic,
Phoenix-based developer George Oliver has taken quick
action – making thoughtful changes to build tenant confidence and position its
latest redevelopment project, The Alexander, now under construction in
downtown Chandler, Arizona, as a premier “new normal” work environment.
As a company known for developing cutting-edge, wellness-focused
workspaces, George Oliver’s strategic updates at The Alexander will ensure that
the new 112,000-square-foot project aligns with the developer’s health-centered
vision and prioritizes the amenities that most proactively support today’s most
pressing office space concerns.
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| Curt Kremer |
“Businesses today are dealing with plenty of uncertainty and
stress as they’re trying to navigate what the new work environment may look
like. With that in mind, making these changes to our design at The Alexander
was an easy decision for us,” said George Oliver’s Managing Partner Curt
Kremer.
“It gives us the power to deliver a
more adaptive end product and build more confidence for our tenants as they
re-enter their workplace.”
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| Jay Sciarani |
New COVID-19-related design enhancements at The Alexander include
“touchless” accessibility throughout, featuring 10-foot sliding glass entry
doors, motion sensor restroom doors and fixtures, and touchless drinking
fountains.
The Alexander’s design and architecture team, led by George Oliver
Design, has also upgraded the building’s main HVAC systems and elevators to
optimize air quality and functionality.
All strategic upgrades will be completed within the original
development timeline, keeping the project on-track for delivery to the market
by the fourth quarter of this year.
“The design and construction teams did a great job of making these
changes real-time, so that we could accommodate ownership’s request to add
these features to The Alexander without increasing the construction schedule.”
said George Oliver Design Lead Architect Jay Sciarani.
“Seeing our designs adapt to the current
environment and enhance the user’s experience is really rewarding for us.”
In addition to design changes, The Alexander’s building management
guidelines were revised to incorporate more stringent
cleaning and disinfecting standards, and implement signage to promote
best-practice social distancing policies.
Property manager Arcadia Management will oversee these changes,
and all efforts will be supported by a full-time
building concierge and on-site building engineer.
Located at 25 S. Arizona Pl., The Alexander is a unique, upscale
office community located in the heart of downtown Chandler and surrounded by a
culinary-inspired restaurant scene, nightlife and multifamily.
George Oliver is investing over $10
million in capital to transform The Alexander from a five-story, 1980s
vintage office building into a premier, Class A modern workspace featuring
a Kaleidoscope coffee and juice bar, lounge-style outdoor areas with games,
library-themed common amenity, training center and boutique
hospitality-inspired lobby.
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| Ryan Timpani |
The building’s wellness center will feature a cardio
room furnished with Peloton equipment, a spacious yoga studio, spa-inspired
private showers and an attached tranquil garden for post-workout decompression.
In addition to the building’s physical
transformation, George Oliver has rebranded the building to The
Alexander, named in honor of the city’s founder Alexander Johnathan (A.J.)
Chandler.
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| Todd Noel |
Leasing efforts for The Alexander are being led by Ryan Timpani
and Todd Noel of Colliers, with suites available for pre-lease now.
The Alexander’s sister building, The Johnathan – also named
after the city’s founder – is located on an adjacent parcel at 55 N. Arizona
Pl. Renovations at The Johnathan will begin later this year, with efforts
focused on delivering a similar modernized work environment.
CONTACT:
Stacey Hershauer
480.600.0195
