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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
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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 HOA’s and Design Review By Ron Brissette RA, NCARB Creative Ways to Trade, Wrap or Carry your Market By Frank Aazami Wine Cellars are as Cold as they are Hot By Innovative Wine Cellar Designs
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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.
ARA News By Nick Tsontakis AIA, NCARB Arizona Residential Architects is a ground breaking
ASU Architecture Program
community of design professionals. Our purpose is to
The ARA has established a summer design competition for
support and
second and third year architecture students. This year the
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
group selected a site in Arcadia for an infill housing project. 19 entries were submitted and five prizes were awarded: $5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place,$1,000 for third place and $500 for two honorable mentions. An awards ceremony will be held at the Gallery of Design in ASU’s South School of Design Building on September 13, 2012. All projects will be displayed from September 4-21, 2012. The ARA would like to congratulate the winners and thank all participants and ASU staff for making the competition a success. The ARA architects look forward to a successful competition again next year.
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 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
Left to Right: 1st Prize: Matthew Rubo, 2nd Prize: Elizabeth Sydnor, 3rd Prize: Lee Lamoreaux, Honorable Mention: Connor Covey, Honorable Mention: Nathan Leber.
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support those addressing key initiatives in our community and creating a healthy, active, prosperous place to call home. This year the ARA presented a check for $5,000 at the annual SARRC Breakfast on April 19, 2012.
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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HOA’s and Design Review By Ron Brissette RA, NCARB
Many, if not most, of the higher end custom homes built in the last 30 years have occurred in HOA governed communities that have design guidelines. For the most part these communities have promoted and adopted standards above and beyond the normal building department requirements to which they are subject.
Quality of life,
protection of property values, and context within some
“There should not be any more horror stories”
common theme has generally motivated these associations to put in place some form of additional regulation. Fellow homeowners act as a jury of peers to administer a set of design guidelines for those building in the community. Sometimes a design professional is retained by the HOA to help them with this task. The individual who is building a home or an addition may find dealing with such a process to be a positive or negative experience depending upon his/her expectations and understanding of the community. There are both success and horror stories from the perspective of the applicant and of those administering the guidelines. There should not be any more horror stories. A successful project is characterized by the realistic expectations administrators.
of A
both
the
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competent,
and
guideline
registered
architect
representing the applicant often makes the difference in knowing what to ask for and how to achieve desired results. For the community, having clear and evenly administered guidelines makes the difference.
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The best guidelines are those that are easy to understand with regard to the “do’s and don’ts” yet encourage creative solutions to accomplish an applicant’s goals and desires. Listening and working together moves projects along. Battles of will and inflexibility slow projects down. Whether a community has adopted a rule driven or a design driven process can also make a difference in tone and the end result. One of these approaches or some combination of them is embraced by any given HOA. It is for the applicant and his/her architect to know the community, and it is for the community to know itself to make the process work.
Design
review
is
here
to
stay,
especially
as
development becomes more sophisticated, specialized, and expensive. To succeed Design Review must foster an environment which can produce the best for the individual who is building
and elevate the quality of the overall
architecture within the community itself.
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Creative Ways to Trade, Wrap or Carry your Market By Frank Aazami Today’s market dictates no single approach in buying or selling
for an existing mortgage. An alternative to placing a new
real property. One mindset, though, is central: be creative and
mortgage, the buyer makes the payments on the old
wisely keep your doors open.
mortgage. It is often attractive to the lender because of the
Those involved in buying or selling real estate today are huddling to complete a successful transaction; the playbook
higher yield he or she can obtain from a higher interest rate attached to that note.
often varies. Well-planned and innovative transactions can
This can be attractive for some, but there are a number of
contribute positively toward our improving though still sluggish
risks and caveats, both from the position of the buyer and
economy.
seller. For one, the homeseller should make sure his or her
A few main strategies currently are trades, wraps, seller carries and lease purchases.
lender approves of the wrap. And, even though only assumable loans, traditionally, were
Trades unite when the scale stands as a win-win for both sides.
wrappable, more nonassumables are being wrapped in
You hold something that I want; I hold something that you need.
today’s market. Involve counsel on both sides to secure
Most often, both assets are real estate: house for a house, for a
additional terms and conditions, as each transaction may be
townhome, a ranch or farm, for land or commercial property.
a bit different.
But many other opportunities exist: a boat or a plane or a
A seller may also be motivated to carry-back or finance the
collector car for a home, artwork and other collections, even
loan. If he or she does not need the cash from a sale, this can
professional services. Most of these trades are, of course, not of
be an alternative. For the buyer, title checks for other liens are
equal value, so that the difference must be made up in cash or
highly recommended; an appraisal of the actual market
by placing new financing.
value of the property is optional.
Most importantly, stay aware of what’s available to trade and
If the seller becomes the lender on the deal, the buyer
what the needs of each party are and what each will consider
makes payments to him or her, not to a financial institution.
in finalizing a transaction. Some do not need as much cash as
The seller can obtain a higher interest over what that
others; they have noncash interests that may help bring the
cash-out can produce deposited in seller’s bank account.
parties together.
The loan will then be securitized by that purchased real
Trading opens up possibilities for using assets other than or in addition to cash to seal a deal. Because of the recent downturn
estate. Everyone benefits, and a better comp is created within that community.
of the real estate market, the opportunity for considering trades
In a seller-carry situation, the buyer in most cases benefits
expands the playing field and increases the chances for
from having no loan fees or points, a quicker approval, and
consummating a transaction that can be mutually beneficial.
the interest is generally still deductible. This rapid closing
Considering designing a new home? Then consider trading
avoids going through a long stressful process of a traditional
your current home for a new-built one or use the equity toward
sale. Seller-financing opportunities widen the number of
a new-built home. Have you researched bridge loan
potential transactions, enriching the market.
programs? Interviewed builders willing to take your teardown
A fourth popular option is a lease-to-own purchase, which
trade? How about your other assets or collectables toward a
combines a lease with an option to purchase the property in
spec home? Savvy creative agents can help.
the future at a pre-agreed price. Usually, the borrower pays
Buyers and sellers can also benefit from wrap-around
an option fee and a small percentage of the purchase price
mortgages, in which the new owner assumes responsibility
as well as the agreed monthly payment. In this still struggling economy, many potential home buyers with great income may not qualify for a conventional loan,
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lease/purchase, seller financing and a wrap alternative can become better choices than short-selling their properties.
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Wine Cellars Are as Cool as They Are Hot By Innovative Wine Cellars Say the words “wine cellar” to a dozen different people
improve with age. For many people, a home wine cellar is
and they are each likely to imagine something completely
also about protecting a valuable investment. However, you
different. One person might picture a cavernous dark room
do not have to be a collector of fine wines to enjoy the
sunk deep below the ground where oversized wine barrels
benefits of a wine cellar. The casual wine enthusiast can also
lay in wait; someone else may envision a cabinet sized wine
benefit from and take pleasure in having a wine cellar.
refrigerator located conveniently in their kitchen island; and yet another may visualize a sleek, contemporary wine cellar located right in their dining room that serves the additional purpose of being an eye-catching piece of artwork. The great thing about wine cellars today is that they can be created to serve your exact needs, no matter how much room you have (or do not have, for that matter) to indulge your oenophile instincts. Those who have taken up the tasty hobby of collecting wine will tell you that you must “protect your investment.” Whether you are going to seek out rare reds or stockpile cases of your favorite Yellow Tail, you’ll want to know those precious bottles will be at their peak when you decide to pop the cork. The only way to have this kind of assurance is to store your selections with the proper balance of temperature and humidity; fail to do this and your corks could crack or rot, resulting in a tainted bouquet. The wine cellar has become a must-have amenity for new high end homes, much like the home theater and the gym, and some people also convert existing unused spaces in their homes into wine cellars. Not even the shaky economy and the uncertainty of the housing market have kept home owners from building wine cellars. In fact, the addition of a wine cellar to a home adds value and has become a selling feature for new and existing homes. Architects, home builders, and interior designers all agree that wine cellars are extensions of the idea that the home is not only a place to live, but also a place to entertain. The aesthetically pleasing and warm ambience of a wine cellar becomes a focal point in the home, a place where people congregate and enjoy conversation. One reason that wine cellars have become so prevalent is that, as more people drink fine wines, they are learning the value of letting some of them, particularly tannic reds,
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Storing wine properly is not just a good idea, it is a necessity. If you do notstore it properly, your wine will turn to vinegar. The technical aspects of a functional wine cellar boil down to a few basics: temperature, humidity, and proper construction. The optimal temperature range for wine storage is 55-62 degrees, for both red and white wines. While served at different temperatures, red and white wines must be stored at the same temperature. Some wines are made to age and some are meant to be enjoyed right away. The right storage protects them both. A properly constructed wine cellar will keep bottles away from heat, direct sunlight, vibration and oxidation. In addition to the technical side of storing wine, there are many aesthetic considerations you will need to ponder: What kind of racking system do you need - Mahogany wood for a Mediterranean feel or a suspended metal system for a floating, more contemporary feel? Perhaps your home is accented with old-world elements so you may want reclaimed wine barrel racking. Have a more eclectic hom? Consider a mixture of wood and metal racking for the home with a more eclectic décor. And the choice of the wine racking is just the beginning. Would you prefer an ornate iron and glass door or a stately carved wooden one? Will it be necessary to incorporate a ladder? How about material for the counter top, walls and floor? Do you want the lighting to make a statement, or blend into the background unnoticed? Perhaps you even have some stellar cellar art that you want to integrate. The material selections to complete your cellar are endless. The list is long, but these finishing touches complete the cellar and reflect each person’s unique tastes. Whether it is for maximum looks or maximum function, wine cellars add value to homes, provide a dwelling for one’s collection, and offer a place to gather with family and friends. Whatever the function for your wine cellar, one thing
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SEVER DESIGN GROUP ARCHITECTS Mark Sever AIA Principal
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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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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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Desert Impluvian House By Matthew Rubo In Rome, roofs were channeled into a courtyard called an impluvian. Here, water was a focal point of the home watering plants or filling a fountain. This space also served to create breezes cooling their homes during summers. The Desert Impluvian House adopts this concept for the harsh Arizonan desert collecting as much water as possible. Nearby is a solar chimney which offers views into the impuvian whilst also housing the stairway. Proximity of these features connects the impluvian to the home’s passive systems while maintaining it as a focal point. Here watching water fall from a spout can become a spectacle during rare Arizona rains. Lee Hutchison, AIA - Matthew Rubo - Nicholas Tsontakis, Assoc. AIA
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TRIOO House By Elizabeth Sydnor The “TRIOO House” is named after the two main concepts for the design. The first, “trio” meaning three, stands for the three main components of the home – resting, eating, and living. The second, “o” or outdoor, stands for the idea that outdoor space is just as important as the interior. The program of the home maximizes the specific interests of the family: the father a chef, the mother a musician, the son a baseball player, and the daughter a dancer. The parents’ work, children’s school, and extracurricular activities are located within a 5 minute drive and 7 minute bike ride. $3000 Prize Sponsor Phil Nichols - Elizabeth Sydnor
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Cactus House By Lee Lamoreaux Drawing inspiration from the desert landscape is a natural solution to a sustainable lifestyle. Cacti have survived in arid regions for millions of years. One strategy uses ribbed spines, so when it does finally rain the cactus is able to expand in order to store enough water to survive the hot, dry months. Conceptually the Cactus House uses a similar strategy. During winter months it is able to open its’ doors and expand to take in the beautiful weather, utilizing exterior spaces, and reducing the need for artificial air circulation. During the hot summer months the house is able to seal itself up to preserve precious conditioned air, and reduce energy costs, in wait for cooler months.
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Located just south of Camelback Mountain, this home was designed for a family of four, with sustainability practices in mind. It is 2,996 square feet, with 1,100 square feet of patio space and 25.2 percent lot coverage. It includes four bedrooms and three and a half bath's. The floor plan consists of an office space, a family room, private guest room, kids bedrooms, a kitchen, a master suite, and a full rain harvesting system to supplement the irrigation. Overall the main concept of the house is to blend the interior and exterior living spaces together, to allow for natural light, and to serve as its own water supplementation system.
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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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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.
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With a Crestron home automation system you’re in complete control of everything in your home, anytime, anywhere from your iPhone®, iPad®, iMac® or MacBook®. Control TVs, movies, and music, as well as view and adjust lighting levels, room temperature, shade positions, and security status. Create the perfect environment for different activities at the touch of a button.
Crestron products are Integrated by Design™ to work flawlessly together and deliver complete home technology solutions that simplify and enhance any lifestyle. The result is a simple, worry-free experience.
Call your local Crestron office in Phoenix for a free consultation: 866.278.0676 apple.crestron.com
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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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French Accent Landscaping, Inc. Landscape Designer and Contractor 602.482.8211
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The difference between creating a house they’ll want to come home to and one they’ll never want to leave.
The Electrolux ICON® series of appliances can help turn a house into a home, a kitchen into a living room. That’s because each appliance has been designed for optimal performance and aesthetic detail: racks move with the touch of a finger, cooking surfaces are unobtrusive and clean easily, touch panels disappear, and refrigerators and dishwashers work quietly. For more than 80 years Electrolux appliances have graced the kitchens of fine European homes and restaurants. View the entire collection at electroluxicon.com.
Since 1968 our family business has been offering the latest in Plumbing, Hardware and now Lighting to the Valley of the Sun. From our sleek Scottsdale showroom to our latest 10,000 square foot unique showroom in Phoenix, we display and stock the widest selection of product in the Southwest.
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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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Wood Windows. Re-Imagined. Milgard® Essence™ Series. • Solid wood interiors add elegance and warmth to your home. • Fiberglass structural core and exterior make Essence Series windows strong, durable and easy to maintain. Available in 15 exterior colors. • Full Lifetime Warranty including Glass Breakage Coverage, a rarity for wood windows.
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La Galleria Scottsdale
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15855 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop Suite 110. Scottsdale, AZ. Showroom by appointment. 1-800-398-8961. www.lagalleriascottsdale.com Exclusive AZ dealer for the Precioustone Collection by Antolini Luigi SpA, Italy. All Rights Reserved.
Scottsdale 15125 N Hayden Rd. Ste 118 Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 Main Office 2215 West Parkside Lane Phoenix, Arizona 85027
“Beauty has always had a profound effect on the human spirit. The space in which we live should affect us in a positive, uplifting way.� - Anita Lang
Award Winning Interior Design www.imidesignstudio.com imidesignstudio
Scottsdale, AZ Tahoe, CA anita lang
480.970.8979 530.587.3702 CID #6539
Our Newest Showroom Scottsdale at the Zocalla Plaza
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Hopi Maiden Oil on Canvas
William Ahrendt After twelve years of studying the European masters in Germany and Italy, William Ahrendt returned to the U.S. where he has spent the last four decades focusing his creative energies and talents on depicting the variety and richness of Native American and Southwest history and culture. Acknowledged recently as a Master of the Southwest by Phoenix Home and Garden, Mr Ahrendt’s commissioned paintings adorn residences throughout America and Europe, while honoring the vitality and contributions of his subjects.
www.williamahrendt.com
928-476-3639
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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ARA 3 - Networking Events Hinkley’s Lighting Event March 29, 2012
Bulthaup Event - May 16, 2012 Left: Mark Sever Right: Clint Miller
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Modern Group Event July 19, 2012
Sponsors Builders
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Argue Custom Homes 69 Arizona Pure Custom 95 Dick Lloyd Custom Homes, Inc. 121 DLB Custom Homes 118 FHP Builders 143 Forte Homes 84 Hillis Bolte Luxury Builders 80 J. Andrew Development 114 Kitchell Custom Homes 25 Kitt Construction, Inc. 60 La Casa Builders 13 Linthicum Corporation 126 Luster Construction LLC 128 Madison Couturier 19 Manship Builders 97 Modern Group 34 Phil Nichols Company 59 R.J. Gurley 8 Red Rock Custom Homes 133 R-Net Custom Homes 109 Rowland Luxury Homes 145 Sage Builders 79 Sonoran Classic Builders 54 Stephan Mackos Construction 150 Stonecreek Builders 36 Tierra Custom Homes 49 Valenza Development Corp. 66
Amelia Kizerian Interiors 44 Ashley P. Designs 20 Bess Jones Interiors 11 Billi Springer Interior Design 115 Cathy Stark 33 Debra May Himes 57 Est Est Inc. 72 Esther Boivin Interiors 46 French Accent Landscaping, Inc. 163 Greey Pickett Landscape Architects 47 Hauser Designs 9 Interior Motives 177 Janet Brooks Design 61 Judy Fox Interiors 68 Kirk Bianchi Design 55 MMB Studio 70 Pawling Design Associates, LLC 169 Rondi Kilen Interior Design 165 Schick Design Group 35 Vallone Design 48 VM Concept 24
Bulthaup 7 California Window & Door, Inc. 93 Cavalti - Elite Home Technology 140 Central Arizona Supply 167 Ceramica 96 Clyde Hardware 67 Contessa Stone Design 117 Craftsmen in Wood 73 Crestron Electronics 156 Custom Systems Integration 116 Cyber Sound & Security 78 Digital Home Lifestyles 108 Distinctive Custom Cabinetry 81 Downsview Kitchens 179 Electrolux Major Appliances 166 Ferguson Kitchen and Bath 12 Finely Designed 10 First Impressions 178 Fleetwood Windows 90 Frank Aazami 31 Goodall Custom Cabinetry 176 Handcrafted Tile Inc. 83 Hinkley's Lighting Factory 4 Hydroscapes 23 Immedia Audio Visual Solutions 85 Innovative Wine Cellars 43 Insight Home Solutions 56 Janus Custom Building Products 151 Johnson Bank 138 La Galleria Scottsdale 175 Legendary Finishes 45 Linear Woodworking 130-31 Milestone Distributors 162 Milgard Windows and Doors 174 Mossman Brothers Pools 127 Mr. Ps Blind and Shade 129 Pella Windows & Doors 119 Phoenician Pool Construction 153 Sarto Pools 82 Scottsdale Internet Group 180 Sienna Custom Windows and Doors 155 Sierra Pacific Windows 71 Star Plastering 132 Sub-Zero Wolf, Southwest 58 Telluride Stone 141 Tile & Stone by Villagio 37 Ventana Fine Properties 164 Visionmakers International LLC 91 Weiland Sliding Doors 103 Western Window Systems 94 William Ahrendt Artist 181 Woodcase Fine Cabinetry 22 Woodcrest 120 Woodesign 102 XO Windows 139
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Acoustic Designs, Inc. Allstate Appliance Inc. Alyshaan Fine Rugs Architectural Traditions Arizona Best Real Estate Arizona Wholesale Supply Co. Artefino Surface Design Atelier INC AZ Custom Designs
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ARA Infill Housing Competition Chair Jessica Hutchison Rough LEED AP
Magazine and Ad Graphics Nicholas Tsontakis Associate AIA
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ARA Managing Partner and Publisher Nick Tsontakis AIA For Information Call: 480.874.2288 info@ArizonaResidentialArchitects.com www.ArizonaResidentialArchitects.com
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