ASU CRONKITE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM

ASU Cronkite School of Journalism

This state-of-the-art facility is located in downtown Phoenix, serving an integral part of the fabric of ASU's downtown campus. Strategically situated at the corner of Central Avenue and Taylor Street Mall, the six-story, 220,000 sq. ft., 110-foot tall building is taking cues from and energizes the community in which it resides.

ASU Cronkite School of Journalism

The building activates the street and instigates collaboration. ”

Steven Ehrlich, Founding Partner

ASU Cronkite School of Journalism
ASU Cronkite School of Journalism
ASU Cronkite School of Journalism

The complex has ground floor retail spaces. Ample shaded arcades under the building's perimeter foster outdoor seating and cafe' life. The main entrance to the structure is under a three-story high "front porch" facing the civic space. This covered portal is an urban gesture toward Central Avenue, the civic space and the Taylor Street Mall.

ASU Cronkite School of Journalism
ASU Cronkite School of Journalism
ASU Cronkite School of Journalism

To say the student reaction has been positive would be an understatement.”

Christopher Callahan, Dean

ASU Cronkite School of Journalism

Many of the School of Journalism functions on upper levels are oriented toward and have open terraces overlooking Central Avenue. The design pays special attention to visibility to and from the school's busy newsrooms and Central Avenue and the civic space.

ASU Cronkite School of Journalism
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Project
  • ASU Cronkite School of Journalism
Location
  • Phoenix, AZ
Client
  • Arizona State University / City of Phoenix
Year
  • 2008
Status
  • Complete
Size
  • 220,000 sf
Collaborators
  • Sundt Construction, Inc. - Design-Builder
    HDR Architecture - Executive Architect
Photographers
  • Bill Timmerman
Awards
  • 2010 Chicago Athenaeum, International Architecture Award
  • 2009 AIA Southern Arizona – Merit Award
  • Building-Design+Construction; Team Award – Silver
  • DBIA National Design-Build Award - Public Sector Building over $25 Million
  • RED (Real Estate and Development) Awards, Honorable Mention
  • Valley Forward Environmental Excellence Award