This five-story building, featuring a modern façade, unusual angles, colorful night lighting, fountains and landscaped courtyard, has been open for less than a year but continues to draw rave reviews from residents and visitors alike.
The location, designed to house the city's offices, has become a favorite for local photographers. "I'm amazed at how many great shots there are in this complex. The lighting is phenomenal," said city spokesman Craig Younger, an amateur photographer.
Among the favorite spots is beneath a five-story "Turbulent Shade" that covers the building's west side. Created by California artist Ned Kahn, the illuminated work is made of 1,000 rectangles of perforated stainless-steel that undulate with the breeze above the "Chandler City Hall" letters.
The new city hall's popularity is not by happenstance. SmithGroup designed this elegant building for the community to create a sense of place and identity to encourage activity and interaction between visitors. The multi-purpose complex reflects the surrounding terrain and consists of council chambers, administrative offices, a public television studio and a 330-space parking structure.
It is estimated that pedestrians can reach any location on the Historic Downtown square, as well as the Community Center, Senior Center, Library, and Transportation and Development buildings in an easy walk of five minutes or less.
BEGA's versatile light building elements and rectangular bollards provide the perfect lighting solution for this spectacular setting.