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Ten Reasons to Hire an Architect
1. An Architect can help you create and focus your dream house into a built reality. Architects see the big picture. A skilled architect can help you develop and integrate your list of requirements with the other complex factors to create a unique Arizona home just for you by prioritizing your needs.
2. An Architect is a licensed professional. Architects are educated, trained, and tested in a large range of areas, including aesthetic design, ergonomics, sociology, ecology, law, building codes, construction materials and technology. This breadth of knowledge allows foresight when evaluating competing requirements and restrictions.
3. An Architect will solve your problems with creative, elegant solutions. Architects are trained to make buildings both functional and beautiful. An architect will be able to show you alternatives that you might not have considered possible.
4. An Architect is trained in communication. An architect has experience effectively communicating through written word, drawing, and verbally with the key members of the project including clients, contractors, engineers, and authorities in the manner best suited to the situation.
5. An Architect has experience. Most architects consider architecture a passion more than a vocation. They draw on past experience. They are an integral part of the design/construction community with contacts in all the fields.
6. An Architect can make your life easier! Architects can bring pictorial suggestions to the table and assist in decisions for space planning, materials, and finishes transforming your abstract ideas into a form you can visualize.
7. An Architect is cost effective. A well-conceived, designed, and coordinated project is more economical. Changes made on paper in the design phase are much less expensive than those made during construction.
8. Architecture is a good investment. Great design sells from consumer products to cities. A well designed home has a higher resale value.
9. An Architect can make your building project environmentally friendly. Skilled architects work with the environment to create spaces that are sustainable and comply with ever demanding energy performance requirements.
10. An Architect can guide you through an entire project as your advocate. An architect will be able to assist with every aspect of a project from choosing a site, city permitting, design review board submittals to construction administration. Whether you choose to start a project from the ground up or remodel an existing space, an architect will be able to help the project run smoothly during each stage avoiding disruptive surprises.
Contents Craig Wickersham Architect
Gordon Rogers Architect INC AIA
James Hann Design AIA
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Christy & Company ARCHITECTURE Christine Wareing AIA
Clint Miller Architect
Dale Gardon Design
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Tsontakis Architecture
Kendle Design Collaborative
Carson Poetzl Architects
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Swaback Partners Architects
Urban Design Associates, Ltd. Lee Hutchison AIA
Candelaria Design
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Sever Design Group Architects
Higgins Architects
Brissette Architects
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Features Ten Reasons to Hire an Architect By Jessica Hutchison Rough LEED AP
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ARA Community By Dale Gardon AIA, LEED AP
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ARA News By Nick Tsontakis AIA, NCARB
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The Times, They Are A-Changin’ By James Hann AIA
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Outlook 2012: Let’s Build! By Frank Aazami
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First, Build A Team By The Phil Nichols Company
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ARA Networking Events Photography by Tony Hernandez and Scott Sandler
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ARA Sponsors and Credits
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INVITATION TO LAND OWNERS OR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPERS The Arizona Residential Architects (ARA) is a distinguished organization of 15 leading residential architectural firms who would like to provide resources and design talent to land owners, real estate individuals or firms, builders, or residential developers for the purposes of creating a new community, neighborhood, or unique collection of homes. The ideal candidates would be seeking the assistance of the ARA as a creative design and/or development coordination partner to help facilitate new community or neighborhood planning ideas and initiatives. The ARA would bring the talents and experience of 15 uniquely diverse residential architectural firms to the project’s residential design opportunities. In addition, the ARA has developed a network of over 100 trade partners. This network includes residential builders, interior designers, residential product manufacturers or representatives, and trade service provision companies. All this knowledge, product resources and experience can be brought to benefit an identified project. The goal is to identify an opportunity where a parcel of land is between 2ac up to 15ac, or more, wherein the ARA Community Team can design a new inspiring residential neighborhood community that creates awareness and promotes new lifestyle and environmental initiatives incorporating best practices, including recognized platforms for sustainability, such as LEED, and/or Green building practices. The ideal opportunity would allow all 15 members of the ARA to design homes for this model community.
Contact Dale Gardon at (480) 948-9666 to make an appointment to meet with the ARA Community Design Team to discuss your potential opportunity.
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By Nick Tsontakis AIA, NCARB Arizona Residential Architects is a ground breaking community of design professionals. Our purpose is to support and inspire quality design work with the most influential and talented professionals and trades in our state. The ARA was created in the fall of 2010 by fifteen leading residential architectural firms in Arizona to foster relationships within the design community and promote exceptional work in a challenging economic market. The ARA members invited valued colleagues to join the ARA as sponsors. These sponsors include respected landscape architects, interior designers, builders, craftsmen, and construction trades such as cabinetmakers, window and door manufacturers, and material suppliers. All of the sponsors in the ARA publications are hand selected for their excellent skill level and professionalism. When you choose to work with an ARA architect member, design professional or trade sponsor you are choosing the finest Arizona has to offer. The ARA architect members and sponsors regularly hold networking events to encourage communication and exchange innovative design ideas, techniques, and products. The network has evolved into a rich pool of talent offering the best possible design team for your new construction or remodel project. The ARA publishes ARA Magazine bi-annually and has a website, www.ArizonaResidentialArchitects.com. The magazine and website are useful resource guides for the public to select the most qualified team for their residential projects.
ARA First Annual Holiday Party - December 15, 2011 ARA is commited to giving back to our community by raising awareness of important issues impacting the Valley and donating to non-profits who are making a difference. This year the ARA Interior Designers selected Children First Academy as the recipient of the proceeds raised at our First Annual Holiday Party. Debra May Himes, Janelle Schick, Janet Brooks, Sherry Hauser, Amy Bubier and Jennifer Bals chose Wolf/Sub-Zero to host the event. Wolf/Sub-Zero’s Whitney Williams, Lori Ozment and Chef Eddie Matney assisted in the fundraising effort. A silent auction was held for artwork created by ARA Architects , donated items by ARA Sponsors, and sports memorabilia. Additionally, the following ARA Sponsors made monetary contributions: Wolf/Sub-Zero - Food and Venue Sponsor Innovative Wine Cellars - Wine and Beer Sponsor
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A total of $5,477.45 was raised and presented to the Children First Academy on February 6, 2012.
ARA is involved in furthering the architectural profession and supports education and licensing of future architects through an internship process. ARA has a community presence and supports the following:
SARRC - Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center ARA selected SARRC, a non-profit working to advance research and provide support for individuals with autism and their families. As a unified group, ARA is proud to support those addressing key initiatives in our community and creating a healthy, active, prosperous place to call home. This year the ARA will present a check for $5,000 at the annual SARRC Breakfast on April 19, 2012.
ASU Architecture Program The mission of ARA is to assist and nurture the development of quality architecture within Arizona. The ARA has established a summer design competition for third year architecture students. It is an infill housing project on a site to be selected by the group. The competition will take place between May 15 and July 15, 2012. Three prizes will be awarded: $5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place and $1,000 for third place. Winning projects will be featured in ARA 4 this September.
Left to Right: Amy Bubier, Jennifer Bals, Debra May Himes, Janelle Schick, Sherry Hauser, Nick Tsontakis, Community Development Director at Children First Academy: Dina Jerdon, Seth and Joseph. Absent: Janet Brooks
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Nick Tsontakis AIA, NCARB is principal at Tsontakis Architecture. He has been practicing architecture for over 30 years. Nick Tsontakis is also manager and publisher of ARA.
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The Times, They Are A-Changing By James Hann, AIA The past 30 years have seen a seismic change in the practice of architecture – particularly with regards to custom residential design. Prior to the 80’s, most architectural practice was focused on various forms of commercial design. The introduction of luxury golf course developments soon after, allowed custom residential design to become a respected form of architectural practice. In many ways, custom residential design and construction is much more complex than most commercial work. Whereas commercial work tends to fill a business need, custom residential design is more expressive of an owner’s desires and is not just a ‘means to an end’ but often the ‘end’ itself. Custom residential work usually takes considerably more time to execute than commercial work. Often, the site is much more challenging, the detailing more extensive and the spatial relationships more complex. Because of all of these factors, the value to having a custom home professionally designed could not be greater. As custom residential work has evolved, so has the complexity of the design solutions and the expertise required to execute these design solutions. In the past, a drafting service was all that was usually needed for most residential work. With the evolution of the complexity of custom residential design, this is no longer the case. To be clear, there’s nothing wrong with a drafting service; it’s just a question of appropriateness. While it’s still true that a licensed architect isn’t really necessary for homes that cost up to three or four hundred thousand dollars, once the construction cost gets over that amount, a prudent owner should start to consider the benefits of hiring an architect. Once the cost becomes greater than a million dollars, the decision not to use a licensed professional is a classic example of “penny wise but pound foolish.” It comes down to education, expertise and experience. To become a licensed architect takes a minimum of eight years of study and experience before even becoming eligible to take the State Board Exams for licensure. Of those taking the State Boards, only about 20% pass at any given time. In short, to become a licensed architect is a very time consuming, demanding and selective process, and those that take the time and put forth the effort to become licensed are more than qualified individuals. So why are drafting services utilized in the design of multi-million dollar custom homes? It comes down to cost. It’s usually a lot less expensive to hire a drafting service rather than a licensed architect. Sadly, the old adage “you get what you pay for” couldn’t be more true. In addition to the design work, a thorough knowledge about structure, mechanical and electrical systems and construction administration are usually part of the service an architect provides. These services are rarely provided by a drafting service. Often, these shortcomings only become evident once the project is well underway, much to the chagrin of the owner.
The housing explosion of a few years ago provided a great example of this, particularly in the multi-million dollar ‘spec’ market. A very large number of ‘spec’ homes were designed by drafting services. One fact that seemed to be lost during this period was that there weren’t many people that could afford a home of this value and the ones that could were usually well educated and therefore discerning buyers. Many of these homes were not well conceived or constructed, and constituted a very large portion of the multi-million dollar homes that ultimately went ‘back to the bank’. Amazingly, most banks were entirely unaware that they were loaning incredible sums of money to developers that didn’t want to spend the money to hire a licensed architect or contract with a high-quality builder. In reality, these banks became unknowing financial partners in projects that were doomed to failure because of these shortcomings. Is there a quantitative value to utilizing the services of a licensed Architect? The ARA worked with a local, experienced real estate firm that focuses on the sale of quality custom homes to find out. This firm researched case studies on over a hundred transactions over the past several years, and the results were both startling and enlightening. They found that homes designed by licensed architects sold for a price that averaged 17% higher, on a per square foot basis, and the days a home was on the market was about 21% less than those designed by a drafting service. Additionally, when a group of over a hundred of the top producing realtors were polled, they felt that the homes designed by a licensed architect added about 23% to the value of a home. These are significant numbers and should be considered by anyone contemplating the design and construction of a custom home. So where does this lead us? As the complexity and level of detail in the custom home market has increased, the value of using a licensed architect and putting together a quality team to construct a custom home has become increasingly apparent. If we do not wish to repeat the mistakes of the previous market, we must recognize the difference that a professional design team brings to a project. Not only does the team contribute during the design process, but, because they assure a quality level of construction, a professional team should give the banks and other financial institutions the confidence to move forward recognizing that this significantly reduces their risk.
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James Hann, AIA is principal at James Hann Design, AIA. He has been a practicing architect in Arizona for over 30 years. James Hann is also an architect partner of ARA.
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Outlook 2012 - Let’s Build! By Frank Aazami
What’s the Valley home market like? For sure, it’s not as robust as it was in the boom of five years ago, but we’re doing better and will do better — particularly because this is a unique market, a major destination for new residents, tourism and business relocations. Our brilliant architects, designers, developers and builders have done exemplary work attracting the world to our region.
We have to go back to December 2010 to find a figure higher than this, so we have concluded that the upward trend that started in the second half of September will stay in place at least for a while and, hopefully, more. The unusually low supply for homes below $500,000 suggests that that upward trend is more likely to accelerate than slow down.
In a recent report, the ASU W.P. Carey School of Business noted that Arizona home prices rose 4.1 percent in the last quarter of 2011, based on Federal Housing Finance Agency figures. By comparison, the national figure was still one-tenth of a point in the negative.
There are no factors suggesting a price decline that we can currently see. Above $500,000, the demand remains relatively strong in areas such as 85255 and 85253, while custom home bidding has increased markedly over the last few months, especially within custom built projects. If you can’t find the right home, you have no choice but to build it.
This is not to say that boom times are just over the next hill: overall home prices at the end of last year in Arizona were 2.4 percent below where they were at the same time a year earlier. And, the average home in the state is worth just half of what it was five years ago. Still, we’ve shown other signs of a turnaround in addition to overall price increases, such as fewer foreclosures and the end of the underpriced-homes glut, with a more balanced market now for houses under $300,000. Mike Orr, at the W. P. Carey School, explains that the average price per-square-foot for single-family homes increased 3 percent from January 2011 to January 2012. In addition, the market saw about 8,000 new- and existing-home sales in January 2012; that’s up from fewer than 7,500 last January. And, because peak buying normally starts in February, better results should be expected through the year. Another highly respected economic forecaster, Marshall Vest of the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona, believes that these overall good numbers suggest the bottom may have been reached but wants to wait another quarter to see a maintained trend. The supply-to-demand factor will fix the damage. The supply of homes listed for sale in Arizona went down 42 percent from January 2011 to January 2012. As more demand kicks in even greater, prices will follow suit; the investors who have been buying up for-sale and foreclosed homes during the last few years are anticipating a bounce back, not a gradual increase. Russ Lyon I Sotheby’s has noted a confirmed market price bottom during the third quarter 2011, and comfortably now 8 percent above that low point when measured by average $/SF and 12 percent above when measured by monthly median sales price. Where will pricing go from here? One direction is that when supplies dry up — ask any architect/builder/developer — there’s new bidding and new breaking ground happening today.
Russ Lyon I Sotheby’s International Realty also watches the respected Cromford Market Index™, which provides a short-term forecast for market balance between buyers and sellers. The index has been rising for two years, moving toward better value and away from the unbalanced buyer’s market of the last four years. As the index leads actual sales pricing by a year or so, this also suggests a trend toward higher average sales throughout the Valley, including the luxury markets of Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and parts of Phoenix, Carefree and Fountain Hills. At the same time, as it’s still a buyers’ market — there are many available homes trading under their replacement cost — the current market offers fantastic opportunities to get a great home at a great price. It becomes a sweeter deal with interest rates at a record low. So, for the homebuilding industry, think optimistically. Take out your hardhats and let the bidding, and building, begin.
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First, Build a Team By The Phil Nichols Company They say there are more than 100,000 decisions that have to be made during the planning, design and construction of a true custom home. To many, this is staggering and may prevent some people from building the home of their dreams. But the process of designing and building a custom home can and should be an enjoyable event, culminating in a beautiful work of architecture and quality construction to be enjoyed by the client, their family and friends for generations. Accomplishing this is made easier by first assembling a team of professionals to undertake the three (3) key elements: architecture, interior design and construction. Some clients choose to interview several candidates in each of these disciplines, while others will lean on one member of the team to assemble the rest given their past experiences and relationships. Whatever the right path to this decision is for each client, they have made the journey much easier, much more enjoyable and the outcome predictable by placing their dreams in the hands of professionals. It is important to realize that design and construction in today’s market can be very sophisticated, sometimes complicated. Each member is a specialist, trained in their craft and backed up by years of experience. To maximize the creative input of each discipline, they must be proficient and knowledgeable of their individual trade. The best Architect is an expert in smart design and stylistic vernaculars. The Interior Designer is an expert in colors, textures and coordination of unique materials. The Builder is an expert in selecting the 100’s of tradesmen, maintaining project costs, and quality control. While these are just a few of the many responsibilities associated with any of these professions, the wise client can start to understand why it would be difficult for one individual to become a true expert of all three.
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There are other benefits to the client when this team approach is taken. For instance, each member of the team has a fiduciary responsibility to the client, and is therefore committed to their client first and foremost. Also, each team member recognizes the many contributions of their partners, and understands the value of making the journey as stress-less as possible for the client. And finally, when challenges arise as they sometimes do, the advantage of having an experienced team to help in finding the right answer. So first, build a team and the rest will fall into place. Become involved at every step, but do so with assurance that behind you are professionals looking out for you and your dream home project, and guiding you to the answers that are uniquely yours. Build your team today with time-tested members of the ARA!
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SEVER DESIGN GROUP ARCHITECTS Mark Sever AIA Principal
28150 North Alma School Parkway Suite 103-423 Scottsdale, Arizona 85262 mark@severgroup.com www.severgroup.com 480.596.0040 Sever Design Group Architects, Inc is a 20 year old progressive full-service planning, architecture, interiors and construction firm. We offer signature design and streamlined project delivery utilizing a 100% Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflow, which has been a paradigm shift in how projects are designed and constructed. We have been constructing our own highly detailed residential projects for 15 years with staff craftsmen self-performing key trades. This integration has implicitly bound together understanding of how things are or can be built with what is conceived on paper, yielding a more comprehensive, thoughtful and cost-responsible result. We are committed to the Life-Cycle value for clients found in smart green strategies and environmental stewardship for our extraordinary context. Whether a project is seeking formal LEED certification or not, sustainability and operational return is integral to all design.
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GORDON ROGERS ARCHITECT INC AIA Gordon Rogers AIA Principal
4318 East Rancho Drive Phoenix, Arizona 85018 grogers@gordonrogers.com www.gordonrogers.com 602.952.9662 Gordon Rogers Architect INC AIA creates organic, contemporary residential architecture and his designs are extant in places as far flung as the isle of Trinidad, the deserts of Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico and the tall pine country of Utah and Michigan. A recipient of the Arizona American Institute of Architects Gold Medal for Design, Rogers has garnered many awards for his creations, including ten Arizona Home of the Year. In the west and southwest, lofty ceilings manifest the open feeling of space, wide expanses of glass capture sweeping vistas and broad overhangs shield living spaces from the harsh summer sun, all of which create an environment that embraces the terrain and outdoor lifestyle of the Sonoran Desert. In the tall pine country, spaces reflect the often wooded sites, frequently with skylights to bring light into interiors of this less than sunny region. Here, broad decks and screened porches reach out into the site to emphasize the indoor/outdoor feeling of space so prevalent in these houses. In the Caribbean, the doors are flung to the side and indoor/outdoor spaces become one. In all locations, sculptural spaces are constructed to meet each individual client's needs and wishes.
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CLINT MILLER ARCHITECT Clint Miller AIA Principal
Carefree and Pine Arizona clint@clintmillerarchitect.com www.clintmillerarchitect.com 480.585.3746 Can a dwelling grow from the land? Architect Clint Miller has been considering this question for over a decade. His work reflects an intricate balance of delicate detail and bold composition, melding traditional techniques and materials with contemporary design and application, resulting in the creation of some the most graceful, unique and innovative residences in the American Southwest. Clint's mission is to provide the highest quality design while maintaining respect for your needs, time and budget. These designs are unique, efficient and affordable. His design experience is diverse, from formal Mediterranean to Contemporary, and he works with an extensive variety of building materials ranging from conventional frame to the latest high-tech blocks, including the traditional materials of adobe and rammed earth. Clint subtly combines many of these elements and experiences to create homes that redefine the common perception of livable space. Clint Miller's projects have been honored in an AIA Homes of the year competition and in AIA home tours. As well his work has been featured in Phoenix Home & Garden and other note worthy publications. Recently, in March of 2010 he was honored as a Master of the Southwest by Phoenix Home and Garden.
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KENDLE DESIGN COLLABORATIVE Brent Kendle, AIA, LEED AP Principal
6115 North Cattletrack Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85250 bkendle.kdc@cox.net www.kendledesign.com 480.951.8558 Kendle Design Collaborative has built its reputation on award-winning, regionally inspired architectural design. Each home reflects its clients unique spirit, fulfills their functional needs and speaks poetically of its specific place in world, be it desert, forest, prairie or waterfront. Sustainability, durability, livability and most of all enjoyment and delight are woven into every design. Materials are chosen not just for their inherent beauty and low maintenance but for their indigenous qualities as well, resulting in a home that is truly in harmony with its site and is expressive of its unique place in the world. “What site-sensitive architecture can and should look like” Judges comment, PCBC Gold Nugget Awards. “A poem in the desert…breaking down the boundaries between indoors and out and allowing its occupants full engagement with the unique desert landscape and the ever changing sky” Diisynology magazine These are but a few of the accolades received in praise of Brent Kendle’s residential works.
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These two pages are dedicated to Lorri McPherson, who’s talented interior design work adorns them. Lorri showed us all that it takes more than creative architecture and fine materials to make a house a home. Most of all it takes love. We miss you Lorri.
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URBAN DESIGN ASSOCIATES, LTD Lee Hutchison, AIA Principal Architect
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8150 North 86th Place Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 info@urbandesignassociates.net www.udaltd.com 480.905.1212 The team at Urban Design Associates, led by architect Lee Hutchison, has built a reputation for excellence, creativity of design and attention to details. UDA is recognized by clients for creative design solutions for projects ranging from moderately priced to high end custom homes. Builders and interior designers know the firm for the presentation of accurate and complete construction documents. The firm has also received numerous awards, recognized by industry peers, for unique design and creative project solutions. Lee Hutchison, AIA, is the principal and founding architect of Urban Design Associates, Ltd. and has practiced his art form to perfection for more than 30 years. Clients know Lee for his talent for listening carefully for their design requirements and translating them into the perfect home. As one client stated, “You did an incredible job of putting our wishes on paper which resulted in the incredible home you presented to us.” The family owned and operated business has grown to include Jessica Hutchison-Rough is an associate architect. She brings her interest and enthusiasm for environmentally responsible projects. She is qualified and equipped with current LEED certification. Challenging sites are UDA’s forte. A variety of styles is a professional signature of the firm. Hutchison’s design repertoire ranges from ultra contemporary, southwest contemporary, southwest adobe, to mountain lodges and more traditional Tuscan and old world styles. UDA integrates our clients’ wishes with the site to achieve the perfect home. Visit our website Portfolio page for a view of a wide selection of designs and conditions at www.udaltd.com. Images shown include the work of: Dino Tonn Photography, R-Net Custom Homes, Ashley P. Designs, Bess Jones Interiors
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so we can say from experience that DLB Custom Homes is an excellent builder! Dan's attention to detail and selection of excellent subcontractors is unrivaled."
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HIGGINS ARCHITECTS Michael Higgins Principal
3666 N. Miller Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 mike@higginsarch.com www.higginsarch.com 480.990.8897
Michael Higgins is best known for sensible architecture that supports the diverse lifestyles of his clients. He is highly respected for his contextual approach to design and the intimate feeling of the spaces he creates. Michael is inspired by people who value good architecture without pretention. Understanding what his clients value in design and how their homes can support their lifestyles is what he finds most interesting about architecture. His approach is always open-minded and he adapts each design to fit the needs of every client. “Good architecture is a collaboration between everyone involved. Putting a team of talented professionals together creates stunning results.” His goal is to provide the highest quality design while maintaining respect for the client’s needs, schedule and budget. His design experience is diverse and ranges from Traditional to Contemporary design. Utilizing the latest green building techniques his homes are easy to live in and care for. With an extraordinary sense of scale and attention to detail his homes are remarkably comfortable. Michael was awarded the prestigious title “Master of the Southwest in 2009”. Please call today to schedule an appointment and start discovering the possibilities that great design can play in enhancing your lifestyle.
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JAMES HANN DESIGN, AIA James Hann AIA Principal
9834 E. Kalil Drive Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 jameshann@jameshanndesign.com www.jameshanndesign.com 480.661.0517 James Hann is an artist. Although Architecture is a technical discipline, to him, it is still an art form on a human scale. Upon viewing his work, one would have to agree. Hann, an Architect licensed in several states, with over 30 years of experience, strives to create design work as both sculpture and a functional living environment. Every commission is unique and must meet certain criteria to satisfy a client. The process of design involves effective communication and being a good listener. "Understanding and meeting our clients' needs is probably the single most important factor in achieving success with a project. Architectural design is a very personal process ... from concept to completion." While many Architects' design work occurs within a fairly narrow design range, Hann prefers to be known for his creative solutions involving a fairly wide range of design styles. His strength is in the diversity of his work and his ability to interpret his clients' needs without stylistic parameters. James Hann Design, AIA is "Art as Architecture where the greatest satisfaction is realizing his clients' dreams."
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As Scottsdale’s oldest and most distinguished interior design fi rm, Est Est has been recognized worldwide for creating stunning, awe-inspiring residential and commercial interiors. Whether it be a winter get-away, a luxury estate, beach house or cozy cabin, award-winning restaurants, corporate offi ces, private club or a fi ve star resort, Est Est’s timeless and impeccable vision is always carried out to perfection. Guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. www.estestinc.com 17770 N. Pacesetter Way ■ Scottsdale, AZ 85255 ■ 480.563.1555 ■ Showroom and Librar y Hours: Mon-Fri., 9am-5pm. { Or by private appointment }
DALE GARDON DESIGN Dale Gardon, AIA, LEED AP Principal
20885 N. 90th Place, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 dale@dalegardondesign.com www.dalegardondesign.com 480.948.9666 With over 25 years experience designing custom homes, Dale Gardon leads the residential design team and helps them create unique one-of-a kind residences for the diverse clientele the firm has had the privilege to work with. From concept to reality, Dale takes the vision each client has for their home and makes it a reality. Located directly off Market Street in DC Ranch, the award winning studio office looks more like a residence than a commercial building. Warm rich earth tones greet you at the door, and there is comfortable atmosphere that embraces you. Dale has designed homes ranging from 1,800 s.f to over 15,000 s.f. with budgets that span from $45 to over $1,200 p.s.f. Each custom residence is designed, crafted and personalized to the needs and desires of each client. Design distinction is what makes the difference in their homes, incorporating indoor/outdoor living environments, pool grottos, and other special features or spaces. They blend those unique characteristics into a cohesive design composition in the architectural style desired by the client. Careful consideration is given to the site and orientation of the home, integrating the site topography, solar orientation, and views to the best advantage to create the finest living experience. From traditional to contemporary styles, each residence design that is created by the firm embraces a sense of comfort, and has the uniquely individual design elements that make it truly a custom home.
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Dale Gardon Design The collection of images depicted represent only a portion of the range in diversity of design character and complexity the firm is capable of providing for custom home design.
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CARSON POETZL ARCHITECTS Andrew Carson III & Jon Poetzl Principals
7522 East McDonald Drive Suite G Scottsdale, Arizona 85250 info@carsonpoetzl.com www.carsonpoetzl.com 480.905.1712
Carson Poetzl, Inc. is a full-service architectural firm that has a rich history and focus dedicated to high-end custom residential and light commercial architecture. They approach the highest level of design and service by closely working with builders, interior designers, landscape architects and engineers. Offering a wide range of talents represented in design styles ranging from cuttingedge contemporary to historically accurate, they tailor each project to the clients' needs and desires. All the while integrating climatic and site-specific ideas to create a blended harmony between the architecture and its surroundings. They are an award winning firm that has appeared in numerous publications, including being ranked in the top 10 for the last 6 years in "Ranking Arizona" magazine's Residential Architect section, as well as belonging to the Better Business Bureau of Arizona.
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Diverse and Creative Landscapes, Distinct Gardens and Artistic Aquatic Designs
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CANDELARIA DESIGN Mark B. Candelaria AIA Principal
4450 N. 12th Street Suite 278 Phoenix, Arizona 85014 info@candelariadesign.com www.candelariadesign.com 602.604.2001 Since 1999 Candelaria Design has engaged in the very personal, creative process of designing custom homes and boutique commercial environments. The one-on-one relationship between architect and client is essential in the manifestation of ideas and dreams that transform into beautiful, timeless designs. Our commitment to quality service is the single most important element in making the design process enjoyable. Candelaria Design's portfolio represents a wide variety of styles and environments from the deserts of Arizona to the forests of Idaho. From contemporary to traditional architectural styles our commitment to authenticity is of the utmost importance. Each design is a representation of our clients' dreams working in perfect harmony with the uniqueness of the hand-selected homesite. We approach each project with a team philosophy in mind - a collaborative effort between clients, architects, designers, contractors and craftsmen. Candelaria Design combines state-of-the-art technology with hand drawn artistic craftsmanship in every design. Our dedication and passion for design is what makes a Candelaria signature home the perfect backdrop for enhancing your lifestyle.
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Beauty is in the details — down to a home’s windows and doors. That’s why Pella offers meticulously crafted, richly profiled Architect Series® windows and patio doors. They offer beautiful Mahogany, Alder, Douglas Fir or Pine woods that blend tastefully with other interior finishes. Authentic hardware styles in an impressive array of finishes. And virtually endless design choices to help your customers preserve the historic accuracy and period style they love. That’s The Power Of Yellow.
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BRISSETTE ARCHITECTS Ron Brissette RA, NCARB, Partner Jeff Kamtz, Partner 10229 North Scottsdale Road, Suite F Scottsdale, Arizona 85253 ron@brissettearchitects.com www.brissettearchitects.com 480.596.3882 Brissette Architects has been designing homes, commercial buildings and serving on design review boards for over 18 years. It creates both unique and practical solutions resulting exceptional value and quality for its clients. Many designs have earned national awarding winning honors. The partners are committed design professionals trained at the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. The firm relishes working within different locales and styles, such as Arizona's Sonoran Desert, the mountain elevations of Flagstaff, terrains presented by California, Texas, Illinois, and the Virgin Islands. Stylistically the work encompasses contemporary, organic, and traditional forms all the while thinking beyond these defined conventional boundaries. The focus of the firm is first and foremost its clients and understanding their unique set of needs, wants and dreams. Each piece of land also has unique opportunities and challenges. We and the client explore and meld the dynamics of needs and land together creating the best architectural result. It is a process characterized by good client-architect and team member communication. The firm's high level of service, attention to detail, design and technical excellence have long been its trademark.
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2012 AIA Home Tour Sunday, April 29th 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2012 Featured Homes Tsontakis Architecture
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The Taliesin West Lecture Series takes place at Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona - Winter camp of Frank Lloyd Wright and current part-time home of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. Lectures begin at 7:00PM in the historic Pavilion Theater. All lectures are free and open to the public and a great way to experience Taliesin and learn more about our guest speakers.
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The AIA presents the annual tour of home designed by local architects. The Architecture Month Home Tour is a self-guided tour on Sunday, April 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This year’s tour will showcase a variety of designs and types of architecture that demonstrate how good design can be both affordable and state of the art. Tickets are $25 each. For more information visit www.aia-phoenixmetro.org or call Clint Miller Architect 602-252-4200.
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Woodcase/Innovative Wine Cellars Event - November 3, 2011 Left: Gordon Rogers Right: Jeff Kamtz
ARA Holiday Party at Wolf/Sub-Zero - December 15, 2011 Left: Vern Swaback Right: Nick Tsontakis
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