Plans are underway for the construction of a new and large mixed-use project in Scottsdale, that will be built around one of the city’s most iconic structures.
What is being called the Kimsey will see the building of a 7-story hotel with 168 rooms on a 3.8-acre site, as well as a second 7-story structure, housing around 230 residential units.
The development will also include the construction of both commercial and restaurant space.
According to city documents, the Kimsey project will be designed with “complementary textures, colors and plant varieties,” which will create “strong aesthetic connections” between the existing and new structures.
Plans for the Kimsey have won the praise of local preservationists for keeping intact the famous modernistic and sleek Triangle Building, which was designed by well-known architect Ralph Haver.
Known for its low-pitched single-gable style, the 16,000 square-foot Triangle Building was for years the home to Scottsdale’ City Hall, but in recent decades has primarily housed commercial and service-related businesses.
Designer of the Kimsey project is the Houston-based Ryden Architects, working with PEG Development of Provo, Utah.
The 2-story Triangle Building, at 7120 E. Indian School Road, was built in 1962.
By Garry Boulard
