A little bit on Southbridge- This area is becoming quite the entertainment mecca!
A fortunate few will be able to claim the SouthBridge way of life as their very own with the purchase of an elite residence envisioned by some of the most renowned creators in their field – Allen + Philp Architects, Berkus Design Studio and OZ Architects. Choices include single-family residences, two-story townhomes, airy lofts and single-level flats. While some floorplans and materials are yet to be finalized, all of these offerings will embrace the SouthBridge creed of fine urban design melding an enduring cosmopolitan elegance with true international style.
SouthBridge Brownstones - 13 units of approx. 3000 sq. feet each.
SouthBridge Lofts - 12 units of approx 1600-2600 square feet each.
SouthBridge Condos - 41 units of approx 700 - 4000 square feet each.
"SouthBridge"
A DYANAMIC NEW URBAN VISION UNFOLDS ALONG THE WATERFRONT
A “Crossover from the Commonplace,” Three-acre Retail, Dining, and Cultural Center Slated for Spring 2007 Opening After 10 Years of Planning
Riverwalk. Rodeo Drive. The French Quarter. SoHo. Instantly recognizable, each of these iconic districts stands alone as a world-class destination. Even more importantly, each fuels the vitality of the city in which it makes its home. And soon, Scottsdale will have its own: SouthBridge.
Slated to open Spring 2007, SouthBridge brings to fruition the vision of acclaimed developer Fred Unger. Ten years ago, Unger set out to create “a one-of-a-kind urban village that would bring together exclusive, high-fashion boutiques, independent shops, internationally renowned cuisine, lively cultural festivals, art, and the romantic charm of a waterfront park.” Shops and restaurants will center on bustling open-air European-style courtyards that will thrive with activity day and night.
Unger has retained architect Kenneth Allen of Allen + Philp Architects to interpret his vision on a three-acre parcel along the south side of the Arizona Canal, near Scottsdale and Camelback Roads. This prime location is near the city’s historic center and at the heart of the prized waterfront. Groundbreaking took place in August 2005.
In the “Mix”: A One-of-a-Kind Retail Complex
Comprising the retail component of SouthBridge will be The Mix – a three-building “food and fashion fusion”--comprised of stylish one-of-a-kind restaurants, trend-setting fashion boutiques and eclectic shops by successful retailer Jennifer Croll. The hip collection of mix-and-mingle-style independent shops will be stocked with up-to-the-minute fashions and furnishings that will make them the place to go for that elusive “have-to-have” item of the moment, from women’s fashions to an exclusive children’s line. Notably absent will be any national chain stores, preserving the independent spirit of Scottsdale’s SouthBridge district.
The three buildings of The Mix will comprise more than 30,000 square feet of retail space, and each will be individually themed. The first building, Nest, will showcase home furnishings, linens, bath, baby, floral, and garden/patio shops with classic relaxing music setting the tone.
The second and largest building, Live, will broadcast hip, high-energy music into an array of 25 shops including trend-setting couture from designers such as Stella McCartney and Chloe, high-end shoes, “hot” denim, swimwear, lingerie, an eclectic children’s shop with a “candy bar” and kid’s fashions, pet couture, a mini spa lounge, and a sports memorabilia non-profit shop highlighting local celebrity athletes. Men’s fashions will be showcased in a space complete with a pool table and plasma television tuned in to sports. A huge, circular staircase will lead to the second level and to CANAL, a restaurant for Scottsdale’s most fashionable. A catwalk, around The Lemonade Stand Bar, will host fashion shows, while Thursday through Saturday nights will be an invitation list-only for the private party scene.
Play, the third building, will feature a toy store and, for the creatively inclined, a scrap-booking and bead-making shop. Pop music will keep the atmosphere playful and light.
Fashion shows and live modeling will infuse The Mix with a dynamic energy, while exclusive shopping rooms and private events will add to its upscale ambience.
World-Class Dining Reflects Global Trends
Of SouthBridge's seven planned restaurants, three will be centrally located in the first building. Locally recognized restaurateur Peter Kasperski plans a Mexican inspired restaurant called Mexican Standoff, and Digestif an Italian restaurant specializing in rustic countryside cuisine, an exhibition kitchen, wood-fired oven, pasta kitchen and salumi bar. Both restaurants will be under the direction of Executive Chef Bernie Kantak and local regional chefs. They will be open for lunch and dinner. This first building will also be the site of Fred Unger's all-day cafe/restaurant (yet to be named), designed by architect Catherine Hayes of Hayes architecture, known for Arizona's popular La Grande Orange marketplace and Chelsea's Kitchen.
The remaining five restaurants will be housed within The Mix complex. Estate House, in the second building, is a fine dining restaurant overlooking the waterfront and open for dinner only while the stylish martini lounge will cater to the after-theater crowd. A spectacular circular staircase will connect shoppers in the third building to CANAL – a gathering place for Scottsdale’s most fashionable by day and a late-night, live or mixed music lounge by night. CANAL's lunch menu will focus on salads and cabana fare and there will also be a Sunday Brunch. The indoor/outdoor "Lemonade Stand will serve four lemon-based drinks – the signature "CANAL Lemonade" (frozen with vodka), "Mexican Lemonade" (frozen margarita style), "Spa Lemonade" (pink Crystal Light with vodka) and "Jack’s Lemon-aid" (nonalcoholic, freshly squeezed and frozen) with proceeds donated to the Jack & Chloe Club Foundation for Children's Charities. Also, within this building will be a coffee/tea bar and book store featuring hard-to-find architectural, interior and fashion design books.
In the fourth building, Restaurateur Peter Kasperski and Arizona's award-winning Executive Chef, Nobu Fukuda, will bring his star power to two restaurants. Shell Shock will offer simply prepared seafood with a global influence for lunch and dinner. Sea Saw, the award-winning modern Japanese tapas wine bar, will move to SouthBridge and will be open for dinner only.
Urban-Style Residences on the Waterfront
SouthBridge's residential component will be in the form of high-end residential lofts by architect Don Ziebell/OZ Architects and upscale condominiums, two-story town homes and single level flats by Allen + Philp Architects & Berkus Design Studio. Built along the lushly landscaped waterfront, they are scheduled to open in 2008 and will further create a pedestrian-friendly, cosmopolitan village. Furthermore, the City of Scottsdale plans to spend an estimated $11 million in waterfront landscaping enhancements to include rich vegetation, tree-lined walkways, park benches, a pedestrian bridge and a Town Plaza.
Frederick and Jennifer Unger established Spring Creek Development in 1990. It is a Scottsdale-based development firm specializing in the restoration and management of real estate, including fine dining restaurants, boutique hotels, office and retail. In addition to SouthBridge, the company’s signature projects include the redevelopment of the Royal Palms Hotel and Casitas, in Phoenix. Spring Creek Development also restored the historic Hermosa Inn in Paradise Valley that is currently owned and operated by Fredrick and Jennifer Unger.
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