Opus Time Lapse: Ari on Fourth Completion

Ari on Fourth is located near Fourth Avenue and Maclovio Barraza Parkway, an intersection that marks the entrance to what locals refer to as “Fourth,” a district between downtown Tucson and the University of Arizona known for its entertainment, dining, shopping and popular street fair.

Given the historical, cultural and culinary significance of 4th Avenue, we collaborated with the Historic Fourth Avenue Coalition to identify community benefits – integrating store fronts to encourage small business formation, public parking spaces and an outdoor water source. We also worked with a local artist to bring all the senses of Tucson to life though a 3,200-square-foot mural on the east side of the building.

Part of the character of the neighborhood is its low-profile buildings, most of which are just one or two stories tall, which makes Ari, rising 13 stories into Tucson’s clear blue skies, somewhat of an anomaly.

Watch the construction from start to completion in 30 seconds!

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