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Orpheum Lofts

The phoenix is a mythical bird that rises reborn from the ashes of destruction, just as Phoenix, Arizona’s historic Copper Square, in the very heart of the city, is currently being redeveloped from primarily a government, office and commercial area to a mixed-use resident-friendly neighborhood. Orpheum Lofts, an 11-story condo building now being renovated from the former Phoenix Title & Trust, is bound to become one of the most desirable addresses in rejuvenated Copper Square. Originally built in 1931, Orpheum Lofts is a treasury of highly detailed Art Deco design, from its exterior carved stone and masonry to the terrazzo, marble and terra cotta-tiled lobby with ornate stairway balustrades, elevator doors, and other metal furnishings. The Art Deco features of the original building are being carefully preserved in the lobby, corridors, and even in some of the residential units.

Orpheum Lofts will offer 40 residences ranging from 700-square-foot one-bedroom/one-bath units to two-bedroom/two-bath units of about 1800 square feet. The rooms offer generous space with an open design for a loft-like feel. Some residences feature separate living and dining areas, office/dens, pantries, and exposed brick walls, and most provide walk-in closets, and master bedroom suite. Orpheum Lofts encircles a private, landscaped courtyard, and some units overlook this serene green space. The building is being retrofitted with up-to-the-minute conveniences, such as pre-wiring for satellite TV and high-speed Internet connections. Other building amenities include a 24-hour doorman, valet parking, heated swimming pool and spa with sauna, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a conference and event room. Pets are welcome.

Upscale retail shops will occupy Orpheum Lofts’ first floor, and residents will find many more shopping options in the Copper Square area. Currently under redevelopment, the area will have a light rail system, and a spectacular new Sheraton Hotel is on the drawing board. Both the University of Arizona and Arizona State University are planning campus extensions in the area. Orpheum Lofts already is only steps from Phoenix’s downtown business and government center, as well as a wide range of fine and casual dining, and cultural centers like the Herberger Theatre, Phoenix Museum of History, Symphony Hall, and the America West Arena.