DO NTO N: It"s nothing without the W DFD chosen as architect of record for Phoenix W Hotel project

- PHOENIX, AZ, September 29, 2005 - Explosive urban growth in Phoenix continues with the recent announcement of a new condo/hotel to be operated by W Hotels Worldwide. DFD CornoyerHedrick was named architect of record for the project being developed by Suns Legacy Hotel Investors, LP. The 39-story, 180-room hotel, located adjacent to America West Arena at Jefferson and Third Streets, will feature public space, two 3,000 square-foot restaurants, a 4,000 square-foot bar, 24-hour business center, retail, spa/fitness center and 170 penthouse condominium suites. Kohn Peterson Fox (KPF) of New York is the design architect, Tynan Group Inc. is the project manager, and Hunt Construction Company is the pre-construction consultant on the upscale boutique hotel project.
"This hotel will bring a new level of elegance and distinction to downtown Phoenix" stated Mike Davis, CEO and director of design for DFD. "It will accelerate the process of downtown"s transformation into a 24/7 live-work-play destination. DFD is proud to be part of a project of this caliber for Phoenix."
Hospitality design expert and DFD principal Clay Markham suggests the project will usher in a new way of thinking about urban living in Phoenix . "Many cities worldwide have already embraced the kind of full-amenity living that W Phoenix will offer residents of its condominiums. More and more, people are looking to disencumber their lives by dwelling in stylish urban spaces with little maintenance and easy access to everything they desire to live comfortably. This project will help catapult Phoenix to the level of international destination city."

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