Leading design-build firm LGE Design Build has completed construction of Source Business Center, a 144,885-square-foot Class-A industrial facility located on a 15-acre site at the southeast corner of Warner Road and Hardy Drive in Tempe. The project adds another modern logistics and manufacturing option to one of metro Phoenix’s most active employment corridors.
Developed by Creation in partnership with investor CrossHarbor Capital Partners, the facility was conceived to serve a wide range of advanced industrial users seeking freeway connectivity and high-performance building systems. The property offers 32-foot clear heights, robust electrical capacity and six acres of contiguous yard space to support outdoor storage and vehicle parking — features that are increasingly in demand among distribution, technology and light-manufacturing tenants.
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The location provides prominent frontage on Warner Road with direct access to Interstate 10 and Loop 101, two of the region’s primary transportation arteries. The site also has rail spur capability thanks to its adjacency to a Union Pacific line, giving future occupants multimodal shipping options.
Source Business Center was planned to accommodate either a single large user or up to two tenants with separate entrances and dedicated parking zones. The site includes 204 parking spaces, among them eight electric vehicle charging stalls, as well as bicycle parking and clearly defined pedestrian pathways to improve safety and walkability.
Interior layouts allow for significant customization, enabling tenants to configure office buildouts, equipment areas or warehouse racking to meet specific operational needs. Project leaders said that adaptability was a guiding principle from the earliest design stages.
“Source Business Center illustrates our commitment to creating industrial buildings that go beyond function alone,” said Mike Stafford, president of LGE Design Build. “By pairing efficient construction with a design that considers scale, light and the pedestrian experience, we delivered a flexible, future-ready facility that brings lasting value to both users and the surrounding community.”
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Architecturally, the building emphasizes a timeless, welcoming character uncommon in traditional industrial parks. Large expanses of glass introduce natural light into tenant areas and strengthen the connection between indoor workspaces and the exterior landscape. Designers selected a muted, desert-inspired color palette with subtle exterior striping to add visual interest while maintaining a clean, modern appearance.
At each entrance, deeply recessed, portal-like covered entryways and vertical sun-shading fins help reduce heat gain through passive design strategies — an important consideration in the Valley’s climate. Landscaping and pedestrian paths were integrated to soften the scale of the structure and improve the daily experience for employees.
LGE Design Build served as both architect and general contractor, continuing the firm’s vertically integrated approach that has produced more than 1,200 completed projects across Arizona and the Southwest.
The completion of Source Business Center arrives as Tempe and the broader Phoenix metro experience steady demand for high-quality industrial space driven by advanced manufacturing, semiconductor suppliers, e-commerce and population growth. Proximity to major freeways, Sky Harbor International Airport and a skilled labor pool has made the Warner Road corridor a focal point for new investment.
Real estate analysts note that modern features such as high clear heights, ample power and outdoor yard areas are critical differentiators for attracting next-generation users. The inclusion of EV charging and rail access further positions the project to serve evolving logistics requirements.
With construction now finished, leasing teams are expected to begin marketing the property to prospective tenants seeking move-in-ready space in one of Arizona’s most competitive submarkets.
For additional information, visit LGEDesignBuild.com.
Originally reported by AZ Big Media.
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