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IMBEDDED IN A DRAMATIC ROCK OUTCROP Water in the desert always creates an oasis. An oasis draws plants and
Will Bruder
animals to it as iron to a magnet. So it’s not surprising this was the draw
Will Bruder Architects Phoenix, AZ
that led the owners of the Pond House to create a balance for busy city lives. The mystery of the Pond House starts with the land.
For 40 years Will Bruder has explored
And what a place. At the top of Cave Creek, where geology and
inventive
exciting
happenstance create a unique ecosystem that is quintessential Arizona,
architectural solutions in response to
and
contextually
at once both dry and wet, there is an eternal promise of spring. Arizona
site opportunities and the user’s needs.
roughly translates to “place of many springs,” so it could not be more fitting.
Through his creative use of materials and light, Will is renowned for his ability to
The Pond House sits at the blurred line between desert and riparian. A
raise the ordinary to the extraordinary.
natural swimming hole that at times feeds a raging river, at other times a
Self-trained as an architect, Will has a
still pond, and in the driest of times, a remembrance of water.
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from
Wisconsin-
Imbedded in a dramatic and ancient rock outcrop overlooking a natural
Milwaukee. He supplemented his studio
the
University
of
stream that’s fed by the Cottonwood Creek watershed, the location called
art education with further study of structural
for a sensitive approach and a bold decision. Instead of committing to a
engineering, philosophy, art history and
full scale home typical of most projects, the owners chose architect Will
urban planning. He followed this with
Bruder to create a modestly scaled sanctuary that encases their everyday
architectural apprenticeship under Paolo
needs with luxury, while eschewing the need to oversize the place. The
Soleri and Gunnar Birkerts. Opening his
home would become about site, location and detail, not about mere
first Arizona studio in 1974, Will continues
size. A weekend retreat that could welcome a year’s stay: a calm idyll of
to lead and mentor students of design
scenic contemplation where the noise of urban materialism would retreat
from his firm in downtown Phoenix. He
into the hushed flow of water and the rustle of cottonwood leaves.
has led work for over 500 commissions, received prestigious national awards,
Bruder masterfully positioned the home to nestle against the site, but
and has lectured and been published all
disappear from view. The approach is purposely obscured, following a
over the world.
winding dirt path. What’s visible of the home is restrained: a sculptural
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THE WATER QUIETLY FLOWS DOWN A NATURAL FLAGSTONE STAIR.
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a metaphorical canyon formed by the wall of steel and the curving sloped stone wall of the house. The tension between the opposing curved arcs forms a funnel into the home’s entry foyer.
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wall and line that emerges from the earth. Fractal elements
Walk down a few steps as you are drawn to the glow of
and natural materials make it look at once ancient and
east light beyond and suddenly you are released into the
modern: an upthrust of the earth, natural decay of stone or
main living space with its elysian views. Carefully crafted
structure. The sloped coursing of the home’s stonewall elicits
to comfort, the architect selected materials, textures and
a sense of mythical ruins of past cultures...a chameleon.
volume to give this space its warmth and scale. Large sliding glass doors, a see-through hearth and spacious
A footpath guides you to the entry and the courtyard; a
cantilevered concrete living deck help dissolve the line
metaphorical canyon that offers the first glimpse of water,
between inside and out. Beyond this zone, through another
flowing invitingly from the cast concrete basin and defining
compression of space and stone, lay the master suite which
the entry court. The water quietly flows down a natural
connects to the landscape through generous glass and
flagstone stair. A narrow slot of colored glass guides you to
operable vent panels.
the door like a welcome mat of light, and invites you into the shadow-play of the foyer.
Bruder left nothing to chance. Creating an intimate environment that functions as a unit requires a level of
Compressing and entering the house through a sculptural
connectivity between form, function and visuals that are
steel door, the reflections from the luminous red resin light slot
not often pursued in larger homes. Interiors, fabrics and art
directs you along a compressed entry, sunken in the desert
are seamlessly integrated with the architecture and the site.
to shoulder height, with a frame of stone, textured concrete,
Selectively placed windows of glass and colored translucent
steel and wood, and offering visual hints of the undisturbed
resins frame unexpected vistas and perspectives. Will Bruder
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area to the north from
likens this to “The architectural equivalent to living in a
strategically placed windows.
camera,” he said. “With the multiple apertures and lenses, the design and placement allow the owners to view their world as artists, from many different points of view.”
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Exploring the site reveals the structure. Viewed from the pond
Camelback Mountain and the Papago Buttes many miles
below, the house appears to be part of, and yet float gently
south in the Valley. It’s this rock that creates both “narrows”
above, the unique geology of its setting. Deep overhangs
of the stream and the barrier to the underground aquifer
embrace the home in a definitive gesture of shelter. The
allowing water to come to the surface, and evaporate slowly
cantilevered concrete deck floats over the boulders lining
on the wet surface of the rock above. This is how water is
the pond and the deep reveal underneath instantly reminds
revealed in the desert.
the occupants of the history of the site, with a shadow similar to a bank-side cut that can be seen on almost any stream
The owners have created, with Bruder, a lasting sentiment.
or arroyo.
An ode to joie de vivre, a physical reminder to live in the moment, to enjoy the simplest of pleasures. Surrounded by
And the house is anchored...literally. During construction the
calm, natural beauty and the most natural palette of material,
geology of the pond was revealed. Footings were dug only
the very human scale of this home says “stay.”
to find solid rock. What forms the pond is an ancient and massive rock boulder; the same stuff that forms the head of
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DEFINING THE GREAT DESERT CITY BY S C O T T J A R S O N
Recently, I was asked to talk about
The Great Desert City is a destination.
inhabit a climate such as ours in
what defines the Great Desert City.
It is a beacon. It calls to the traveller. It
large numbers? Paolo Soleri thought
For any desert dweller, it’s a heady
is the place in-between. It is unique in
and planned about how to live in
topic. Arizona sits in one of the most
the environment. It is a place of shelter.
the desert. His concepts illustrated
interesting deserts in the world, and
The Great Desert City is an island.
that with density, comes the ability
it should offer an urban experience
It is a livable place alone in the vast
to share. “Core Urbanism” saves the
that is as unique as the environment.
sea. This is symbolic physically and
desert for all of us to enjoy.
Phoenix, a powerhouse in land mass
culturally as well.
and people, is poised to define the
Desert Cities must be more connective
urban experience for the region.
Let’s consider these new definitions and
than other areas. The traditional
This leads us to explore the idea of
put them into action. These become
roadway has to be supplemented. If
“greatness.”
essential elements in creating the 21st
we add density to the core, then the
century desert place.
core becomes a more walkable place.
The Great Desert City is an oasis – a
However enhanced, we must embrace
respite. A cool pause. It’s a place of
Desert Cities must share resources.
water and shade; it offers relative cool
Example? Our canals are shared.
weather in the summer and warmth in
Past desert dwellers shared resources.
Desert Cities must acknowledge the
the winter night.
Ancient
indicate
climate. Air conditioning rules our
communal assets. How else do you
desert world. We need to promote
Hohokam
ruins
this for our successful future.
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natural environments that allow us a
remain geographically orphaned from
We have many opportunities for
respite from the heat and sun, yet still
other areas. As any island dweller will
change. We can reconsider location
make the the outdoors a destination in
tell you, if we treat everything we bring
and define a New Desert City, an
the summer.
into this place, by rail, truck, canal, car
urban core within the boundaries of
and airplane, as a precious resource,
the current one. We can define the
Desert Cities must run on the sun. Given
we would both reduce waste and
place we live in by designing and
the relatively obtainable and ever-
create solutions unique to our location.
building for the region. We can define
reducing cost of photo-voltaic panels,
our materiality, promote and celebrate
each and every desert building should
Finally, A Desert City should look like
lasting “desert” materials. We have
offer some level of solar generation.
one. It’s well past time that we begin to
no authentic regionalism so let’s make
Germany leads the U.S. in solar
reassert our own unique regionalism.
authentic architecture and materials
generation yet it has about as much
We have the local talent, and we have
our local signature.
sun as Alaska. Embracing residential
a strong visual basis. There remains a
solar can a be signature moment for
rich history in our Valley of architecture
What we have is very unique. We
Arizona.
and design. Whatever we decide we
are at the beginning of a new cycle
want to look like, we need to walk our
of growth and change not only in
own path.
Phoenix, but in all of Arizona. We
Desert Cities should be self sufficient. Again,
the
island.
We
should
cannot wait for others to green light
promote locally produced and locally
There are coming opportunities that
our creativity. Local leaders and
appropriate materials. We should start
will allow us to define our own desert
residents must be the ambassadors of
closing the loop on water and design
cities, and create and build onto it a
change to ensure the future of this very
and act as if everything we use on
sense of place that is truly great. As
special land.
our “island” costs 25% more. Because
a community we can use our voice
frankly, it already does. Inappropriate
to define a good portion of what will
We may well be living in THE Great
materials come at a cost. Shipping it in
influence the outcome of our future.
Desert City. It’s our time to embrace
by truck is the least of it.
We are very close to having the
it.

breakthrough moment if only we can
As it is, we are a cultural island of
elevate the conversation.
beauty and solace. Like an Island, we PHOTOGRAPHY: Soleri– © Timothy Hursley
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Schupak Residence
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Beadle House #7
Anderson House
ALFRED NEWMAN BEADLE IS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZED NAMES IN ARIZONA ARCHITECTURE. APPRECIATION FOR THE WORKS OF “ARIZONA’S MODERNIST” ONLY GROWS. WE TALKED TO SOME OWNERS TO GET AN INSIDE PERSPECTIVE: Schupak Residence: “Al had a free hand to design the
Beadle House #7: “The house had changes and additions
home,” says Lenore Schupak. “We were new to the desert
that we stripped back to original,” the owner recalls. “No
and had preconceptions that clashed with his ideals. “A
original plans existed so we became forensic architects,
few of our suggestions rubbed him wrong.” Time adds
pealing off layers to make judgment calls based on
perspective: “I wish that we could have communicated
materials.” It didn’t stop there. “We had Mrs. Beadle over
better as the house has been more than a home to us.”
and based on her ideas, we changed some things already restored just to get it right!”
Healy/Fearnow: Working with Beadle was a once-in-alifetime opportunity. “Al was overseeing a new home being
Anderson House: “White tile was specific to the house.
built nearby and we became his field office. We came
I wanted to replace what a prior owner had partially
home from work one day to a penciled post-it note on our
removed. I found the manufacturer in Italy but the tile was
refrigerator in Al’s handwriting, “Owe you one beer,” with
no longer produced,” says the owner. “The warehouse
an “X” over the “one” and an editorial comment above
found some old stock. I bought it all! After replacing what I
reading, “Two — had a friend over.”
needed I still have a lifetime supply!” With a Beadle house, better safe than sorry.
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JAMES A. GRESHAM
1928–2014
Tucson architect Jim Gresham was ambidextrous
His modern sensibilities mixed well with the desert,
in more ways than one. He’s known for designing
his designs often reflected the sparce yet organized
clean, modern structures while not afraid to integrate
nature of the place. His excellence was continually
techniques of the past.
recognized with acclaim and awards.
Gresham was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and like
Throughout his life, he continued to travel, absorbing the
many, his indoctrination as a lifelong architect began
details of his travel. This can be seen in the design of the
early, influenced by the clean, stark layouts of Frank
University of Arizona Integrated Learning Center, which
Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe. He
he considered his greatest accomplishment, integrating
studied with Bruce Goff at the University of Oklahoma,
meshed Indian stepwells into the descending entrance.
receiving his degree in 1953. Jim was one of Tucson’s most significant architects who, Soon after, he received a Rome Prize from the American
among a handful, strove to bring modernism to the
Academy. Italy influenced him. His style grew leaner
desert. He practiced architecture within the framework
with age when he followed the Italian architect Ernesto
of history, even when it wasn’t popular for a “modernist”
Roger’s edict to “Simplify, Simplify!”. Relocating to
to do so. That was Gresham; known for his modern
Tucson in 1956, he soon established himself.
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In advance guard of the summer solstice, the June 14 opening of Lisa Sette Gallery’s new location in Midtown Phoenix celebrated the desert metropolis as a unique civilization unto itself: singularly beautiful, culturally fertile, and heading toward an urban renaissance. 24
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Lisa Sette opened the doors to her expanded new space
and the central corridor in ways that are altering the area’s
on East Catalina Drive in the local art scene’s dry season,
cultural topography. Throughout the neighborhood, mid-
yet the event was a Midsummer baptism of sorts. The show’s
century-era, single-family homes and newer urban lofts push
turnout was robust despite the heat; guests lined up not
up against the city’s commercial and corporate concerns,
only as devotees of Lisa Sette Gallery, which can be relied
creating ideal conditions for an integrated urban community.
upon to present surprising, experimental new art from both
Unique cultural and mercantile spaces once relegated to far-
regional and international artists, but to catch a glimpse of
flung suburbs, as well as forward-thinking business ventures
its impressive new home—a renovated 1979 Al Beadle
and startups, are finding a home in Midtown. An early
structure, taut and square, that emerges from the rocky earth
adopter was P.S. Studios, founded by Lisa Sette’s husband
like a glowing Modernist gem.
Peter Shikany, and is housed in the sister site of the East Catalina Drive building.
“Hello Midtown!”—the title of the gallery’s June exhibition, served as both a succinct greeting to the new neighborhood
Announcing the move, Lisa Sette remarked, “After 28
and a nod to the changing nature of the central city, of
remarkable years in Scottsdale, we’re moving to a location
which the entrance of Lisa Sette Gallery is a signal event. A
that reflects the important artistic, cultural and geographic
block and a half from the gallery, the five-year-old METRO
growth of the city’s urban core.”
light rail line has begun to connect Phoenix’s satellite cities
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The entrance of Lisa Sette Gallery announces Midtown as a
Grounded in the moral framework of Bauhaus, and finding
true urban center, replete with a venerable cultural institution
a muse in minimalist, material-conscious Modernism as
that challenges and redefines the meaning of life in the
exemplified by Mies van der Rohe, Beadle’s work defined
desert metropolis. And the low-lying Beadle structure that
the mid-century city as it came into its own, generating nearly
houses the gallery’s expanded exhibition and event spaces,
two hundred structures across the Valley and creating an
perfectly encapsulates this project, bringing to bear the city’s
aesthetic and philosophical template for humans flourishing
sophisticated design history and inherently radical aesthetic.
in the harsh desert.
This is a place of extremes—travelling west from Scottsdale to
Defining Desert Living publisher and Architectural Realtor ®
Phoenix, the sprawling suburban paradise of the Scottsdale
Scott Jarson remarks, “Beadle took the paradigm of Miesian
Country Club gives way abruptly to contemporary glass
Modernism and made it his own, interjected with a subtle
high-rises along Central Avenue. And yet the transition from
and refined acknowledgement of the climate and materials
lowlands to stark verticality is a feature of the desert itself, and
appropriate for the desert. And he shared that vision with us
in the architecture of Al Beadle, the unique aesthetic qualities
in his designs. Supremely rational, they exude an order of
of the desert found an articulate modernist advocate.
calm against the chaos of both nature and the City.”
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Primarily below-ground, yet conveying a distinct, stylized
detachment—visitors gravitate toward this hidden, dream-like
profile against the earth from which it rises, the Lisa Sette
center, which is illuminated by a thrilling slice of concentrated
Gallery building on East Catalina Drive epitomizes this
sunlight from an overhead skylight. Wesley James likens
fecund connection between the desert and the human,
the interior of the gallery to “a within-the-earth condition…
nature and culture. Sette collaborated with Wesley James
setting the stage of moving down into the earth, leaving the
of StarkJames architecture, to revive the building—intended
mundane world behind.”
as an office space—with a series of careful renovations, including an opened interior that preserves Beadle’s original
Lisa Sette Gallery’s new space has it both ways: delineating
steel-beam ceiling. Sometimes called “Beadle Boxes,” the
and protecting an inner territory of experimentation and
architect’s buildings could be severe; Sette and James added
artistic exploration, while establishing a cultural structure and
massive fabric scrim structured around the gallery’s exterior.
center for Midtown Phoenix, and claiming an architectural
The scrim protects the building from the sun in addition to
classic that defines the urban desert. In its expansion and
serving as both an acknowledgement of the transcendent
move to the Beadle building on East Catalina Drive, the
simplicity of its form, and a method for softening the building’s
gallery follows a complex, contemporary trajectory toward
hard edges.
the transcendent and the supremely centered, geographically defined and aesthetically advanced.
The new Lisa Sette Gallery space includes a jewel-like central alcove that somehow evokes a sense of other worldly
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For decades, vineyards in Arizona meant one thing...Table Grapes. While we love a nice Perlette, there’s more to grapes than the Thompson Seedless. The new crop of Arizona wine vineyards are out to prove just that. Put simply, the new crop of vineyards and wineries north and south of Phoenix reveal clusters of unique micro-climates that compliment some of the best wine grape varieties. It’s home to not only beautiful vineyards with a wealth of varietals, but also a serious region where fine Arizona wines are produced.
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Arizona has three major growing
Association for maps and events at
The Sonoita/Elgin area is the only
regions, all in the high desert. The
www.arizonawine.org.
designated AVA (American Viticultural
first producing region was in southern
Area) in the state. Nutrient-rich soil
Arizona in the Sonoita/Elgin area.
All of the Arizona regions that seem
and an altitude of 4,500 to 5,000 ft.
The Willcox area in Cochise County
especially suited to winemaking are
above sea level make this area south
was the second to come on-line with
easily explored as a weekend or day
of Tucson an ideal place for providing
significant crops. The Verde Valley
trip. Here’s the top three at a glance:
rich crops. This wine is so good, it has
is our third and newest commercial
been served at the White House.
region for growing wine grapes.
The Verde Valley counts numerous
Arizona vineyards’ elevations range
vineyards clustered about an hour south
Sonoita’s Dos Cabezas winery makes
between 3,800 ft. to almost 6,000
of Flagstaff. Smooth red mountains
a fine dry “pink” wine which we can’t
ft., allowing for nice hot days and
flank thin strips of forest and determine
recommend highly enough. Located in
cool nights during the grape growing
the wineries’ flavors: a mineralized,
the heart of Sonoita, open Thursday
season.
acidic soil that produces grapes with
through Sunday, 10:30 – 4:30. Dos
traditional and distinct flavors. They
Cabezas WineWorks Tasting Room is
You’ll also find wine-grape growing
are host to nine tasting rooms so you
located at 3248 Highway 82.
scattered around the state in other
can easily create your own unique trip.
areas such as Tombstone, Benson,
One stop is the Pillsbury Tasting Room
Payson and Portal and the up-
in Cottonwood, located at 1012 N.
and-coming
Main Street. It’s open most days from
out
the
Skull
Arizona
Valley. Wine
3 HOURS SOUTH OF PHX
Check Growers
11– 6 (www.pillsburywine.com).
Located in Southeastern Arizona, the Willcox area produces the highest quantity of grapes in Arizona. With abundant nearby natural beauty and a ton of rich history, Willcox will surprise you. While there, check out the Keeling Schaefer Vineyards’ Willcox Tasting Room. Located in the historic 1917 Willcox Bank and Trust building. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11–5, at 154 N. Railroad Avenue.
PHOTOGRAPHY: courtesy of the Arizona Office of Tourism
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TALIESIN LEGACY:
MOUNTAIN VIEW ESTATES/MOUNTAIN VIEW EAST–TALIESIN ARCHITECTS BY S C O T T J A R S O N
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“I adhere to Frank Lloyd Wright’s principle of organic architecture, which is an architecture that is natural and appropriate to the site, budget and climate,” says Taliesin Fellow, John Rattenbury. Rattenbury was lead architect for two of the most
coined as “lonely works of art.” So when he was
unique subdivisions of homes in Arizona: Mountain
able to introduce E. Russell Riggs to the firm, he was
View Estates and Mountain View East. An apprentice
delighted.
of Frank Lloyd Wright, he’s dedicated his life to architecture. He’s an accomplished man, but one of
“What excites me to this day,” Vernon recalls, “is that
his most enduring legacies may be the one he’s not
with Riggs we developed two distinct delivery systems
often recognized for.
for the homes. We could create a truly custom design, or the buyer could select from one of the unique
In the 1970’s, developer and contractor E. Russell
custom designs we developed.” This system made
Riggs acquired 40 acres in Paradise Valley near
obtaining an architectural home easy.
Tatum Boulevard and Mountain View Road. Riggs was introduced to Taliesin Architects, who he
There were at least five distinct elevations and as
commissioned to design a luxury subdivision there:
many different floorplans. Both subdivisions paid
Mountain View Estates.
great attention to avoid duplication of the elevations, and each home was assigned a unique color scheme
A housing development designed by Frank Lloyd
so the homes would look appropriate, yet individual,
Wright apprentices is going to be special. “I learned
next to each other.
from Frank Lloyd Wright that the design of the home should reflect the place where you build it,”
The move to Scottsdale and McCormick Ranch for
Rattenbury says. “We applied this principle, making
Mountain View East brought challenges: smaller lots
sure that each home was appropriate for its site and
and lower prices. Swaback recalls, “The detailing
gave special attention to how the community fit within
was still superb but pricey in comparison to average
its context.”
McCormick Ranch houses.” Today, it’s just those details that keep homes desirable. Mountain View
Taliesin Architects wasn’t only concerned with the
Estates and Mountain View East are two of only a
design of each individual home, but also the way
handful of subdivision homes designed by Taliesin
the homes worked together as a cohesive subdivision.
Architects.
“We were very concerned with adjacencies so that everything would be compatible,” said Arnold Roy,
Certainly
Architect and senior fellow at Taliesin West.
Swaback’s passion and commitment to affordable
these
homes
reflect
Rattenbury
and
architecture that can be shared and enjoyed by many Architect Vernon Swaback FAIA of Swaback Partners
instead of just a privileged few. Instead of being
worked extensively on the designs with Rattenbury
singular “lonely works of art” these homes remain a
during his time at Taliesin Architects. Back then,
hidden treasure, beloved and enjoyed by many.
Swaback was often found working on what he PHOTOGRAPHY: © Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
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Valley Restaurants
FOOD BANK
PHOTOGRAPHY: Scott Jarson
IMAGE: ASU/AED Library
CHESTNUT | FINE FOODS AND PROVISIONS FO R M E R LY
Western Savings and Loan 4350 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018
Before Chestnut Fine Food and Provisions found
and her sister/business partner Marissa Hochman
it, this former bank had become another innocuous
repurposed it with new life as a restaurant and
building whose past use seemed to elude everyone.
marketplace; now hard to miss with a prominent yellow
Even architecture aficionados might have missed this
and black color scheme.
endangered design by none other than Case Study Architect, Cal Straub.
Chestnut Fine Food and Provisions is dedicated to locally sourced food and products like pastries,
In a former life, this Western Savings and Loan building
Matador Coffee and even space for Camelback
housed impressive architectural features that opened
Florists. “People always say, ‘you are competitors
to great acclaim in 1974. It concealed a massive
with this person,’ yet we’re all different and provide
square skylight at the center and a commanding view
something unique,” Steele said. “It’s all about
of the street.
supporting each other.”
“It had become a blank space you drove right by,”
chestnutlanefinefoods.com
Kirsten Steele, one half of the partnership, said. Steele
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PHOTOGRAPHY: Scott Jarson
IMAGE: ASU/AED Library
FEDERAL PIZZA FO R M E R LY
First Federal Savings 5210 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012
When Upward Projects plans a new eatery, first they
Some artifacts were easy to renovate, like the dome
acquire the location, then they choose the cuisine. For
streetlights, and others not so much, such as the 1-inch
Federal Pizza, it started the other way around.
steel underneath the old bank vault. “We later found out that they inlaid that spot with steel to prevent people
At the time, they occupied three restaurant spaces
from tunneling up under the vault,” managing partner
within about 500 feet of each other (now they have
Lauren Bailey said.
five). They surveyed neighbors who said they wanted a pizza place with a drive-thru.
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The First Federal Savings Building was just that. Visions of customers wrapped around the drive-thru, waiting for an order of wood-fired pizza, proved too great to ignore. It also helped that the 1969 Al Beadle building was a cool, mid-century structure.
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Valley Restaurants
FOOD BANK
PHOTOGRAPHY: Scott Jarson
THE VIG | UPTOWN FO R M E R LY
Arizona Bank 6015 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ
It doesn’t take much convincing to persuade someone
receded bowls of plaster molding, emerald-glazed
that The Vig Uptown was once a bank. Mentally squint
tiles and stained glass miraculously survived numerous
and one can easily picture where the tellers made
renovations. “We saw many buildings where they’ve
transactions or slipped into the adjoining vault.
been updated to death, covering beautiful architectural elements with drywall and dropped ceilings, obscuring
This is what attracted Tucker Woodbury and business
the architect’s vision,” Woodbury said.
partner Jim Riley to the former Arizona Bank location designed by Ralph Haver in 1962. Besides some
But with help from CircleWest Architects, liberating
dated décor from neglected decades of occupancy,
this location meant bringing the bank full circle. Once
the tilt-wall construction of the property made it
designed to draw local customers to its location, the
malleable enough for the partners to fulfill their vision
repurposed building now brings people back to enjoy
for a second Vig location.
this upscale neighborhood tavern.
When they first saw the building, most of Haver’s
thevig.us
vision had been plastered over. Period pieces, like
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THE GLENN MURCUTT EXHIBITION AND STUDIO
ASU ART MUSEUM
The Design School, in collaboration with the Arizona State University Art Museum and members of the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects, have developed a very special exhibition of the work of Australian architect Glenn Murcutt that will display here. Pritzker Prize Laureate Murcutt is world-renowned and noted for a body of work which subtly draws inspiration from the environmental conditions surrounding his designs. The exhibition provides an ideal vehicle to introduce Valley residents to the work of this world-renowned architect, widely recognized for his ability to design projects notable for their response to challenges of climate, culture and communities. The brainchild of The Design School Director Craig Barton, the exhibition was organized as a unique collaborative initiative between The Design School and the ASU Art Museum. Architects and faculty members, in collaboration with the Museum’s senior curator Heather Lineberry, will lead an inter-disciplinary graduate studio which will design and install the exhibit in the ASU Art Museum. Accompanying the exhibit, The Australian Architecture Foundation has assembled a package of Murcutt’s work that includes drawings, renderings, photographs and models of a variety of projects that highlight Murcutt’s special genius for designing projects derived from a keen observation of natural conditions (Murcutt was designing “sustainably” long before the term became fashionable). The exhibition opens in January and runs through early April. “This is a tremendous opportunity for our students to design an exhibition which will help the public better understand the importance of Murcutt’s work to our community,” Barton said. PHOTOGRAPHY: Anthony Browell; courtesy Architecture Foundation Australia
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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
International Architecture
SOUTH KOREA The orientation of the building was determined by the desire to make the most of views toward the lake and a nearby river, while the sloping shape maximizes the surface area that is exposed to southern sunlight. Leaning House / Architect: Praud / Photography: Kyungsub Shin
STOCKHOLM It is clad in corrugated iron and resembles a cube with some of its corners cut off. The design of the 110-square-meter house aims to optimize internal space, with a series of angled surfaces defining different living areas. The house was built using a prefabricated modular frame of laminated plywood, reducing the total cost of the project to 170,000 euros. Happycheap House Architect: Tommy Carlsson Photography: Michael Perlmutter
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AUSTRALIA This timber-clad house along Australia’s scenic Great Ocean Road has been raised above the ground to capture the best views of the ocean and provide shaded outdoor space beneath.
FRANCE Solid panels, perforated screens and recessed balconies create a patchwork of varying transparency on this tower that rises up from one side of a mixed-use development in Nantes, France.
Ocean Road House Architect: Aidan Halloran, ITN architects Photography: Aidan Halloran, ITN Architects
Social Housing Architect: Antonini Darmon Architectes Photography: Alexandre Wasilewski
CHILE The Rambla house’s interior spaces were designed so there is continuity and a direct connection between indoor spaces and outdoor spaces, while protecting the main spaces from harsh, local coastal climate, characterized by strong south winds and excessive sun exposure from the west. Rambla House / Architect: Land Arquitectos / Photography: Sergio Pirrone
SAN FRANCISCO Nestled into the hillside, the long, solid plinth contains the private rooms of the house. Atop this plinth sits a transparent living and dining pavilion that opens up completely for access to the outdoor decks, pool patio and expansive views to Mount Tamalpais and the bay. Turner House Architect: Jensen Architects Photography: Mariko Reed
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AUSTRALIA With excellent views to the north and south and a conscious motivation to avoid the east/west outlooks, this project evolved as a series of interconnected and robustly finished containers. Torquay House Architect: Wolveridge Architects Photography: Derek Swalwell
CHILE Mas Fernandez architectos created the holiday home “Casa Tunquen” in Chile. The house is based on a grid of pillars of 3.50 x 3.50 meters that end up embracing the house, creating a terrace and a small central space. The structure is dedicated to the amazing view which becomes part of the external structure of the house. Casa Tunquen Architect: Mas Fernandez Arquitectos Photography: Nico Saieh
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Roly wood cups are produced by Unomatudo and designed by Mute. Roly Wood Cup is made from Castor Aralia wood coated with urethane.
Available in three sizes — letter, A4 and A5 — these bottles are designed to fit in your bag alongside your books, laptops and tablets.
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SmartPen syncs your actual writing to text on your iPhone/iPad.
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A glass dodecahedron planter brings back the spirit of Buckminster Fuller.
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A single ribbon of steel curves around to create a tab that accommodates your thumb’s pressure. It also keeps the wheel elevated off the table to avoid a mess.
The modern peg board is a perfect accessory to hang your keys, sunglasses, or anything you need to find in a hurry.
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The Minipresso is a portable, handpowered espresso machine that lets you brew shots wherever you may be.
Reusable, flexible, foldable wine bottle that is perfect for taking your favorite wine along with you when hiking, at concerts, the beach or on outdoor adventures.
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From tabletop to tree trunk, to door frame or post beam, drive these tea light holders into any solid surface for an illuminating experience.
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Jakob Wagner has designed an ingenious, small picnic corkscrew that fits easily in your pocket.
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The passive solid wood acoustic amplifier allows you to increase the volume of your iPhone 2– 4 times without power.
Phillips wake-up light utilizes light and sound to gradually wake you up, all in a beautiful contemporary design.
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THE NEWTON REBORN
Changing Hands and The Newton
SHINING BRIGHT IN THE COMMUNITY
BY TAY L O R C O S T E L L O
Like the proverbial bird of which Phoenix is named after,
your hair stand up,” Perez said. “We’re walking in the
the restaurant that started as The Newton was reborn
back one day, all huddled together and [Southern Rail
as The Newton.
chef] Justin Beckett turned around, flashlight on his face, and said, ‘Does this remind you of The Blair Witch
Once a social spot for decades of customers, the
Project?’”
English-inspired restaurant sat vacant for almost a decade. It seemed destined to join hundreds of the
After original owner Jay Newton’s death in 2006, no
Valley’s vanishing architectural history.
one knew what to do with this behemoth 18,000 sq. ft. space. A plan to adaptively reuse the building by Venue
Whenever Venue Projects co-partner Lorenzo Perez
Projects using the existing structure was halted by the
visited it, he described the building as “frozen in time.”
two million dollar price tag.
The restaurant opened as The Newton in 1961 and
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later “Beefeaters,” the restaurant’s atmosphere was a
Time and neglect expedited its decay, and the listing
quintessential lounge vibe, dark with little natural sunlight.
price was knocked down, allowing them to obtain the
Dark and decaying, “It was a creepy place that made
building and begin stripping and mending the structure.
CHANGING HANDS PHOENIX AND FIRST DRAFT BOOK BAR 300 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013 602.274.0067 | thenewtonphx.com Mon –Sat: 9 am –10 pm | Sun: 9 am –8 pm
THE BRIGHT FUTURE OF THE NEWTON IS CLEARLY INTACT, WHERE HAPPY PATRONS REACH FOR A NOVEL AND A PINT, COURTESY OF CHANGING HANDS BOOKSTORE AND FIRST DRAFT BOOK BAR.
With a new design by Architect John Douglas, the
removed the husk of the Beefeater’s signage, but
building began a new life. Once clubby and confined,
didn’t throw it away. To mark what once was, the
the new space infers nothing but openness. “Instead
project’s partners laid the sign upon the entrance of
of being a one-liner where you show up to eat and
the bookstore and etched the outline into the concrete.
shop, we thought, ‘How fun would it be if we’re entertaining, educating, and getting people together
That sign still evokes memories for many Phoenicians.
for a communal experience?’” Perez said.
But now instead of beef and bourbon, the bright future of The Newton is clearly intact, where happy patrons
Not much exists from the old interior — the iconic yet
will reach for a novel and a pint instead, courtesy of
dated dark-stained wood walls are all gone. However,
Changing Hands Bookstore and First Draft Book Bar.
by the same edict, the new structure includes subtle
In a time when it’s a big deal to see a bookstore open,
reminders of the former building’s identity. For instance,
it’s equally a big deal to see an old Phoenix landmark
Perez’s co-partner John Kitchell planed old redwood
repurposed. Here’s to the new Newton...We say
into new surfaces, from the bar to the doors. Before
cheers to that!
The Newton opened in May, construction workers PHOTOGRAPHY: Andrew Pielage
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PAR ADISE VALLEY TERRITORIAL
ADOBE SPANISH COLONIAL
The warmth and spirit of Santa Fe highlight this beautiful Pueblo/ Territorial home. Lovingly crafted and expanded with 4 bedrooms, separate guest house and view deck. Great schools and convenient PV location.
This historic 1929 Adobe Spanish Colonial revival home offers incredible history and pride of ownership. Designed by Architect H.H. Green, thick adobe walls define a home where originality and condition reign proud.
Price: $999,000
Price: $1,030,000
ARCADIA CR AFTSMAN
PAR ADISE VALLEY — AL BEADLE ARCHITECT
This elegant home features fantastic views of Camelback Mountain. Built with great expertise, this home has been beautifully renovated and designed to maximize natural beauty.
Price: $1,745,000
Mid-century Case Study Modernist Al Beadle designed this home in 1956. Known as Beadle House #7, the current owners have lovingly and painstakingly renovated while retaining all the irreplaceable details.
MARION ESTATES MODERN
CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN MODERN R ANCH
This updated Mid-century Modern Ranch combines great architecture with location, location, location! Renovated to perfection, the backyard sports a magnificent pool with superb Camelback Mountain views.
This superlative Mid-century Modern Ranch home in the shadow of Camelback Mountain offers the best of today plus inspired landscape designed by Steve Martino ASLA. Arcadia meets Camelback in this desirable location!
Price: $785,000
Price: $1,199,000
Price: $775,000
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LIGHT R AIL CENTR AL URBAN
PHOENIX MODERN — AL BEADLE
High-efficiency meets eco-modern in this new Contemporary home! From finished concrete floors to the steel roof, this timeless design offers new construction and a short walk to the Light Rail.
This early Al Beadle is a ranch-inspired home on a 3/4 acre irrigated lot. An estate sale, it offers vaulted interiors, concrete block details, copper roof and amazing history.
Price: $389,900
Price: $599,900
THE “APHRODISIAC” LOFTS
PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB AREA MODERN
Designed by Modernist Architect Miles Stahm and featured in a 1965 Playboy magazine, these five, one-bedroom condos offer double volume space, loft bedrooms, orb fireplace, conversation pit and lava rock wall.
“Mezzo” by Will Bruder Architect offers amazing architecture and select materials that make this design world-class. Expressive detailing combined with a PCC area location for a hip, urban vibe.
Price: $525,000
Price: $285,000
MARLEN GROVE — R ALPH HAVER
MIDTOWN — CORONADO COMMONS
This home sports recent updates including updated kitchen and baths, Euro-style cabinets and concrete floors. The corner lot offers easy access and office potential. A super buy for Mid-century!
New construction: 20 urban townhomes with a succinctly modern feel, each offering 2 or 3 bedrooms, 1730 –2150 SF plans, and 2-car attached garage. Now reserving!
Price: $275,000
Target Priced From: $399,900
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ON THE BOARDS
Eldorado
ELDORADO ON 1ST WILL BRUDER ARCHITECT BY S C OT T J A R S O N
RENDERING: Christoph Kaiser
The mission for Eldorado on 1st was simple: deliver
blackened copper and perforated metal screens. The
the finest urban home possible. Designed by Architect
homes are sized between 3,200 – 3,600SF+-. Details
Will Bruder and located in the heart of Scottsdale’s
include custom exterior resin panels, select wood
Downtown Urban Arts District, Eldorado on 1st offers
and stone flooring and bulthaup European kitchens
a new paradigm of Urban Luxury Living conceived to
as standard. A public art element will be included on
offer an unmatched set of criteria. Eldorado on 1st offers
the site. Target pricing ranges from $1.6M and top out
seven attached homes with an urban connection to all
under $2M.
downtown Scottsdale has to offer. The developers gave these homes a stringent checklist Located in one of the most “walkable” locations in
that included superior design, outstanding materials,
the Valley, each home is a luxurious, fully-featured
total
townhouse-style condominium offering cutting-edge
complete functionality, superb location, personal safety,
architecture, three and optional four-bedroom plans,
and confident security. Nothing was left to chance and
four stories with roof deck, private two-car garage and
everything has been thought of.
privacy,
generous
size,
convenient
layout,
a personal, private elevator to each level of the home. Community features include a pool and spa, and eco-
Eldorado on 1st is reserving now, with construction
features include application to construct under the City
scheduled for completion in late summer. For complete
of Scottsdale Green Building Program.
details including floorplans, visit azarchitecture.com or contact Scott Jarson for a personal presentation.
The building will utilize custom concrete block, blue-
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