Rambler Tempe Construction Update: April 2026

Rambler Tempe continues to make steady progress as construction moves closer to its opening. April has been one of the most active months on-site yet, with finishing work now underway across nearly every floor of the building. From the lobby to the rooftop, the spaces future residents have been looking forward to nearing completion, with move-in beginning as early as July 24.

This month’s update covers:

Exterior & Parking
Lobby & Common Areas
Amenity Areas
Units & Corridors
Penthouse Units

Want to explore what life at Rambler Tempe will look like? Browse our floor plans and amenities to see what’s coming together.

Exterior & Parking

The parking garage entrance has been paved, a key step in the building’s overall readiness for move-in. Out front, the Daydreamer patio and entrance are nearing completion, giving residents and guests their first look at the café experience that will be part of everyday life at Rambler Tempe.

A tall modern building with large windows stands under a partly cloudy sky, surrounded by other urban structures. The street below is lined with red barriers and construction fencing.

The exterior of Rambler Tempe looking more finished by the day.

A concrete parking garage ramp with tan brick walls, overhead pipes, and a yellow cord hanging from the ceiling. The ramp leads upward toward brighter light in the distance.

The paved parking garage entrance, ready to welcome residents come move-in day.

Lobby & Common Areas

The lobby is nearing its final look and feel, reflecting the atmosphere residents will experience from day one. Accent walls are up, lighting installations are underway, and permanent furniture pieces are being placed throughout the lobby and the 2nd-floor study mezzanine. The USPS mailroom is being set up, and Luxor lockers are being installed so residents have a secure, convenient way to receive packages.

Wood detailing is being added to the stairwell between floors 1 and 2, and all three elevators are now fully operational with tiling complete in the lobbies. Wood finishing in the elevator lobby is currently in progress, pulling the look of the building’s main thoroughfares together.

A decorative wall made of brown perforated tiles with a geometric pattern, allowing some light to pass through. The wall is inside a modern, well-lit room with large windows and some wooden furniture nearby.

The intricate accent wall taking shape in the lobby, one of the first things residents and guests will see walking in.

Textured beige tiles are installed on a large interior wall. The floor below the wall is unfinished, with construction materials visible. Light enters from the left side, suggesting ongoing building or renovation work.

Another angle of the lobby accent wall as finishing work continues.

Four pendant lights wrapped in protective plastic hang from the ceiling above a long, unfinished bench in a room under construction with bare walls and floors.

Permanent furniture pieces placed in the lobby, giving a real sense of what the space will feel like.

A high ceiling with two hanging light fixtures covered in plastic, and tall windows covered with protective sheets, suggesting ongoing renovation or construction in the room.

Lobby lighting coming to life with warm, elevated fixtures throughout the space.

Unfinished room with patterned tile floor, wooden shelving units installed along the wall, and light fixtures hanging from the ceiling covered in plastic. One ceiling tile is missing.

The USPS mailroom getting set up with immediate lobby access.

Brown lockers with several open doors and drawers are seen under a ceiling light fixture covered with plastic, inside a beige-walled room. Some tools and items rest on top of the lockers.

Newly installed Luxor package lockers, giving residents a secure and convenient way to receive packages.

A staircase with black railings and caution tape leads up to a partially constructed loft area in a building under renovation. Walls are unfinished, and a light fixture is wrapped in plastic on the right.

Wood detailing being added to the stairwell between floors 1 and 2.

A wall with vertical wooden slats. The lower half features horizontal wooden panels with a natural grain, while the upper half consists of white rectangular panels. The design creates a modern, geometric pattern.

All three elevators are now fully operational, with tiling complete and wood finishing in progress in the elevator lobby.

Amenity Areas

Study Spaces & Mezzanine

The 2nd-floor study mezzanine is getting its finishing touches this month, with tiling, lighting and kitchen pieces all being installed. Carpet has been laid in the study rooms, and lighting is nearly complete, making these spaces almost ready for residents who need a quiet, focused place to work.

A kitchen under construction with light wood cabinets, a green tile backsplash, unfinished countertops, two wall lights, and pendant lights wrapped in plastic. The floor is unfinished and tools are visible.

Tiling, lighting and kitchen pieces are now installed in the mezzanine.

A modern indoor space under construction with a long wooden counter, pendant lights wrapped in plastic, unfinished flooring, and large glass windows and doors in the background.

A look inside the private study rooms surrounding the shared mezzanine space at the center.

A small room with a dark green accent wall, a built-in floating desk, white walls, carpeted floor, and two wall-mounted lights covered in plastic. An air vent is visible on the ceiling.

Carpet and lighting installed in the study rooms, cozy, focused, and almost ready.

A bathroom wall with brown and white circular patterned wallpaper, a modern light fixture with two exposed bulbs, a small white sink with a gold faucet, and a toilet partially visible on the right.

The second-floor bathroom near the study rooms, where the tile work really speaks for itself.

Two drinking fountains and a bottle filling station are mounted on a tiled wall with light greenish-blue square tiles. The fountains are side by side in a small alcove with beige walls.

Water fountains with beautiful surrounding tile.

Daydreamer

Daydreamer is nearing completion. Woodwork and shelving are fully finished and lighting has been installed, bringing the on-site café space into its final stages ahead of opening residents have been looking forward to since signing their lease.

A modern, unfinished interior space with wooden paneling, construction tools on the counter, geometric tile flooring, and large windows letting in natural light. Blue construction barriers are visible outside.

The completed woodwork and shelving inside Daydreamer.

A decorative chandelier wrapped in protective plastic hangs from the ceiling of a modern room with large windows and another identical chandelier in the background.

A closer look at the installed lighting fixture inside Daydreamer.

Wellness Spaces

Tiling in the cold plunge is progressing as part of the continued build-out of Rambler Tempe’s recovery suite. Water fountains are also being installed throughout the amenities, adding another layer of convenience to the everyday resident experience.

A partially finished room with tan rectangular wall tiles, unpainted drywall, and large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a cityscape and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Tiling underway inside the cold plunge, one of the recovery suite’s standout features.

A mostly empty room with pale green walls, patterned beige tile flooring, and a ceiling air conditioning unit. One ceiling tile is missing, revealing an open space above. Light enters from the left side.

The tanning bed room, part of Rambler Tempe’s full wellness offering.

Courtyard Amenities

The 5th floor is one of the most exciting areas to watch right now. Turf has been fully installed in the courtyard and plants are being added throughout the space, giving this interior outdoor area the finished, welcoming feel it was designed to have. The pool fence is going up, jumbotron panels are being installed, and two-barrel saunas are being added to round out the space. Between the pool, the greenery, and the wellness amenities, this floor is shaping up to be a favorite hangout for residents.

A modern apartment complex courtyard with tall, light-colored buildings on both sides, landscaped with small trees, green grass, paved walkways, and circular planters under a partly cloudy sky.

The courtyard with turf fully installed and plants being added. Barrel saunas coming soon.

An empty swimming pool with a small amount of water at the bottom is surrounded by a modern apartment building. Construction materials, caution tape, and orange cones are visible around the pool area under bright sunlight.

The courtyard pool being filled in as the space comes to life.

An empty swimming pool under construction is surrounded by tiles and building materials, with a patterned wall and a modern apartment building in the background under a blue sky with a visible jet contrail.

Hot tub with tile work wrapping up.

View from a balcony with a glass railing, overlooking modern apartment buildings and a house. The sky is mostly clear with a few clouds and a white contrail stretching diagonally overhead.

The pool fence going up on the 5th floor.

A modern building under construction, surrounded by scaffolding and fencing. Construction materials are on the ground, and the sky is clear and blue above.

Jumbotron panels are being installed, giving ASU students a place to catch the Terrapins game.

Rooftop Amenities

The 14th-floor rooftop is in its final stages as one of the most active areas on site. Gym flooring is being installed, the clubroom is receiving its flooring and cabinets, and the pool and hot tub deck are getting turf and tile. Glass guardrails around the rooftop pool are currently being installed and will be completed soon.

A modern, unfinished high-rise interior with large floor-to-ceiling windows on the right, black flooring, white walls, and exposed columns, overlooking a cityscape under a bright sky.

Gym flooring and TV mounts installed on 14th floor fitness center awaiting workout equipment.

A modern architectural corner with green and cream vertical tiles, a wooden ceiling feature, and soft yellow lighting, next to a large window with a view of blue sky and city buildings outside.

The clubroom lighting details are a standout with warm tones and rich tile.

A modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, a white sink, a gold faucet, beige tiled backsplash, and four gold wall sconces above the counter. The counter is partially covered for protection.

The clubroom kitchenette coming together with warm brass fixtures and clean finishes.

A modern living room under construction with unfinished wooden shelves on both sides of a white fireplace. Electrical wires hang from a cutout above the fireplace. The floor is covered with cardboard.

The clubroom is coming together fast. Fireplace, TV mounts, and shelving are all in place.

View of an empty rooftop pool under construction, surrounded by orange safety cones and caution tape, with construction materials nearby. In the background, there is a cityscape under a partly cloudy sky.

Turf and tiling on the 14th floor pool and hot tub deck, with glass guardrails going up around the rooftop pool.

An unfinished room with exposed ceiling pipes and wiring, white walls, and a floor covered with protective brown paper. Some wall panels and electrical outlets are visible.

The golf simulator space on the 15th-floor taking shape.

A construction site shows large square tiles being installed on a raised outdoor terrace with metal rail posts, wooden ceiling panels above, and construction tools and materials scattered around.

The outdoor patio where the guard rail will be installed, with a beautiful wood ceiling overhead.

A white wall with four square cutouts exposing electrical wiring, above a countertop with an unfinished faucet. The ceiling is wood-paneled, and the lower wall appears partially constructed.

Four TV mounts installed above the patio counter, just waiting on the screens.

The Studio

Detail work and lighting installations are in their final stages in The Studio, one of Rambler Tempe’s standout fitness spaces. Once complete, The Studio will host instructor-led workout classes including heated mat Pilates, reformer, yoga sculpt and vinyasa flow. Check out our wellness page to see everything we offer.

A modern, unfinished room with large windows, cardboard covering the floor, a partially assembled table, and wooden slats forming patterns on the ceiling. Light streams in from the left, highlighting a green accent wall.

Detail work and finishing progress inside The Studio. Reformers and workout equipment soon to come.

A green wall with four light fixtures covered in protective plastic, a smoke detector on the white ceiling, and a cardboard box partially visible in the bottom left corner. The room appears to be under construction.

Lighting installed inside The Studio, setting the mood for future classes.

Units & Corridors

Punch inspections have begun on level 12 as the team continues working through final unit walkthroughs floor by floor. Corridors throughout the building are receiving carpet and fresh paint, and bathroom lighting and detail finishes are now installed across units. The building is steadily moving toward a move-in ready state on every level.

A well-lit hallway in an apartment building with beige walls, salmon-colored doors and trim, carpeted flooring, ceiling lights, and an illuminated green exit sign above the door at the end.

Carpeted and freshly painted corridors looking polished throughout the building.

Modern bathroom with a light wood vanity, rectangular mirror, black faucet, wall-mounted light fixture, and gray tile floor. Toilet is partially visible on the left, and doors to other rooms are open.

Bathroom lighting and detail finishes coming together inside the units.

Two built-in wooden alcoves with cabinets above and below, set against a white wall in a modern room with wood flooring and large windows in the background.

The mudroom in the Sepia floorplan, with coat hooks being added in the middle section between the storage cabinets.

A modern, empty room with light wood flooring, tall ceiling, ceiling fan, and large floor-to-ceiling windows and door facing a courtyard with grass and an apartment building visible outside.

A terrace unit with a glass door opening directly out to the courtyard from the living room.

Penthouse Units

Perched at the top of Rambler Tempe, our penthouse units offer the highest views in the building alongside soaring 11’6” ceilings. Inside, elevated finishes set the tone with oversized fridges, blush pink tile, and warm brown light fixtures that bring a refined, curated feel to every space.

A modern, empty apartment room with large floor-to-ceiling windows, wood floors, a ceiling fan, and an island with two pendant lights above it. Sunlight streams in, offering a view of the city outside.

Breathtaking views of Tempe paired with floor to ceiling windows and soaring 11’6” ceilings.

A modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, a black faucet, and two large copper pendant lights hanging above a white island countertop.

The penthouse kitchen featuring warm brown pendant lighting, a larger fridge, and blush pink tile details.

With elevators running, amenities in their final stages, and punch work underway on the upper floors, Rambler Tempe is well into its final construction stretch. Early move-in is available starting July 24, giving future residents the chance to get settled before the fall semester begins.

Want to see progress for yourself? Book a hard hat tour and walk the building in person, or explore available floor plans to find the layout that fits your lifestyle.

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Rambler Tempe Construction Update: April 2026

By Kacey

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