F. Francis and Dionne Najafi Thunderbird Global Headquarters
Building Information
This new 111,000 square-foot facility for the Thunderbird School of Global Management reinforces ASU’s continuing interest in providing additional educational opportunities at its Downtown Phoenix campus.
The F. Francis and Dionne Najafi Thunderbird Global Headquarters builds upon the critical mass of professional schools at the campus and the dynamic urban environment of the Phoenix metro area.
The project houses graduate programs and includes new classroom space of different modalities, conference rooms, faculty offices, hoteling space and ancillary support space.
The building is designed to meet specifications for LEED Gold at a minimum, with the intention of achieving a higher certification.
Highlights:
- Headquarters recognized for excellence in accessibility.
- Historic gift extends school's reach globally.
- Thunderbird School celebrates grand opening.
- Video: A look at the new headquarters for Thunderbird.
| Campus: | Downtown Phoenix |
| Gross square footage: | 111,000 |
| Total project cost: | $67,000,000 |
| Architects: | Jones Studio, Inc. | Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners |
| Construction team: | Okland Construction |
| Project start date: | November 2019 |
| Project end date: | May 2021 |