Desert tones and materials are featured throughout the project in a way that makes the building feel like a new, invigorating space while also making it feel like it has always been there. The exterior walls are clad in natural terracotta, recalling the brick tones of historical Mesa buildings while also providing a thermally isolated system to help prevent heat from entering the building. A large sloping roof overhangs the south and west facades to shade the tall glass. The roof will be finished in a low-gloss, copper-tone standing seam metal system. In the center of the roof, the council chambers pop through, glowing like a beacon.
To further enhance the connection to downtown, the existing plaza located south of Plaza Tower will also undergo a revitalization. This newly reworked plaza not only serves as a unifying link but also offers a sensory experience to those who cross it. As visitors weave their way through the creosote shrubs and cholla groves, they'll encounter mounds of textured concrete, shaped like barrel cacti, forming planters that blend effortlessly into the sidewalk and lead to the front entry.
