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Safari Drive is a new 7 city-block mixed use development located in downtown Scottsdale at the marquee intersection of Scottsdale and Camelback Roads. Once the home to the legendary Safari Hotel and Resort, the 14 acre site has been transformed into an urban downtown neighborhood boasting residential, hotel, retail, and office uses. The main street through the neighborhood "Safari Drive" is where you will find some of the finest boutique shopping in the country and of course across the street you will find your favorite department stores such as Barney's NY, Neiman Marcus and Macy's. Safari Drive is the upscale neighborhood of choice in downtown Scottsdale with a commitment to world class architecture, green building techniques, luxury finishes, exquisite restaurants and lounges by the country's finest restaurateurs, upscale boutique shopping, health club, spas, and inspired residential
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Architecture
The utmost responsibility of the design team has been to respond to the desert climate with appropriate form, details and orientation. We strived to provide shaded outdoor living opportunities for each and every homeowner as well as for the development as a whole. These goals resulted in a building envelope that folds inward and outward, similar to the fluted skin of a cactus that ensures that at least half of the cactus is in shadow at all times. The undulating building form creates shade pockets for outdoor living to occur and to reduce heat gain on the building façade. This design strategy takes a large program and breaks it into manageable, human-scaled pieces, providing the feeling of an urban neighborhood, with a great variety of scale and details. The design concept also incorporates other "passive" solar strategies as well, including the use of thermal mass and deep overhangs. "Active" strategies include the use of an evaporative cooling tower that capitalizes on the natural cooling effect of evaporating water by harnessing the naturally occurring warm desert winds to provide cool air to outdoor gathering spaces.
Throughout the neighborhood abundant landscaping and water features are provided. The parking garage lid has been designed to provide for deep planting beds, allowing for substantial planting at plaza level. The intent is to completely hide the fact that there is a below-grade parking structure throughout.
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Finally, the overall architectural expression is derived from a response to the desert climate. Insulated concrete block walls protect the interior environments from the heat by wrapping each unit with a thermal mass "jacket." The thermal mass absorbs the heat of the day and slowly releases it during the cool nighttime. These block walls create deep pockets to protect glazing and retractable walls from direct sun, affording each resident the indoor/outdoor lifestyle that defines the Southwest. Materials have been selected that provide built-in protection against the elements, reducing maintenance costs while giving the project a rustic feel that is in-line with the desert context. Weathered steel guardrails, trellises and siding, exposed burnished concrete block and integral-colored stucco all provide a warm fine-grain finish without the need for high-maintenance coatings.
The project has been accepted for the Advanced Level of the City of Scottsdale's forward-thinking Green Building Program. Several "green building" strategies have been incorporated into the design to lessen the impact on the environment and reduce operating and maintenance costs of the buildings.
Safari Drive is designed and constructed with top-quality craftsmanship using the finest materials available from the most reputable, top-grade manufacturers in the world.
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Amenities
S.C.A.P.E.
Scottsdale Contemporary Art Place Experience: Safari Drive will be expanding on downtown Scottsdale's significant Public Art, with a series of open-air contemporary art installations. Curated by Jerome Sans, SCAPE will feature art by renowned artists along the canal and within the neighborhood itself.
Common Areas
Enjoy an espresso while mingling with your new neighbors on the Play Lawn or prepare an exciting meal with friends at the Outdoor Kitchen, just two of many lushly landscaped areas throughout the seven city blocks of your Safari Drive neighborhood.
Flat Arch Chandelier
World-renowned artist Thierry Dreyfus will set the stage for outdoor dining and people watching by creating a chandelier which will become the focal of our market and dining plaza, the first of two pedestrian promenades.
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Zen Pool
Restore your inner peace by absorbing the serene ambiance and soothing waterfall sounds at the Zen Pool.
Sun Pool
Named aptly for Arizona's 300+ days of sun. This is the largest of Safari Drive's three pools, as well as its most vibrant.
Safari Drive Pool
Situated in the heart of the neighborhood and adjacent to the street that shares its name, the Safari Drive Pool creates a perfect blend, offering a social atmosphere while maintaining a haven-like quality.
Cooling Tower/Water Feature
Unique to Safari Drive, this innovative architectural element, cools the warm desert wind through evaporation. On a 115-degree day, 75-degree air can be produced, resulting in a comfortable outdoor oasis.
Fireplace
An outdoor fireplace is featured at the base of the Tower to heat the courtyard on cool winter nights, and to serve as another intimate gathering place, contributing to Safari Drive's social atmosphere.
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Canal District
In the heart of Scottsdale's emerging downtown canal bank district, Safari Drive's significant canal improvements places you in the center of it all.
Market
Modeled after the ever-popular Dean and Deluca, Safari's upscale market place offers an assortment of delicacies and quality products that would delight any chef.
Class A Office
Providing much needed Class A office space to the Scottsdale downtown area, these architectural significant buildings will house Scottsdale's movers and shakers.
Restaurants
Safari Drive will be home to several restaurants created by award winning chefs and restraunters. Whether you are planning a chic evening out at Modern Steak, a private dining experience at the Safari Room, or just need to grab a quick bite at the market, by stepping outside your front door, you are privy to the finest cuisine Scottsdale has to offer, all without leaving your Safari Drive neighborhood.
Live/Work Lofts
Safari Drive is the ultimate Live/Work/Play environment with Live/Work lots. Residents can set up shop and contribute to their bustling neighborhood.
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The Safari Room
The Safari Room is a private HOA space outfitted with a gourmet kitchen, private dining area, large outdoor patio along with state of the art electronics and televisions. This amenity is available to all Safari Drive owners for private dinners, events, parties and business meetings, or just a great place to watch a movie or sports with friends. Please speak to the concierge to reserve.
Concierge
Safari Drive Concierge provides a host of services all designed to give you more time to do the things you want to do. Resident services are broken into two categories: Concierge Services and Personal Assistants. Concierge Services provide you with all the personal services you'd expect from a luxury hotel concierge. From getting tickets to a sold out show to helping put together the perfect evening for a 25th wedding anniversary.
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