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CONTENTS

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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D E S I G N D I S PAT C H The little black book of all things new and fabulous in the local community.

Radar 64

MOVERS & SHAKERS Discover today’s creative trailblazers and their contributions to design, art and architecture.

Market 82

M AT E R I A L A celebration of ’70s style and its modern interpretations.

TREND Three designers make the case for using triedand-true motifs.

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SPOTLIGHT Step inside a moody Brooklyn bar full of high-style pieces for any occasion.

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Fairy Tale

A Place in the Sun

Wild & Free

Vintage Blend

For his own family home, an Arcadia builder modernizes a 1951 rambler while preserving its storybook charm.

A design team creates a contemporary oasis with a strong connection to its surroundings for an outdoorsy couple.

Scottsdale painter Joan Maureen Collins uses a mix of unexpected tools in her explorations of the natural world.

Using a mix of handmade objects and antique furnishings, a Phoenix designer pays homage to her abode’s history.

Written by Michelle Brunner Photography by Dan Ryan

Written by Tate Gunnerson Photography by Phil Paul Photography

Written by Mikki Brammer Photography by Mark Lipczynski

Written by Monique McIntosh Photography by Kevin Brost

Special Section 131 Luxe presents a compilation of talented design professionals whose dynamic work has been featured in the pages of our magazine over the past year.

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ON THE COVER: Front yard living was important to builder and homeowner Austin King when renovating this midcentury dwelling. He had an antique European limestone feed trough, purchased at Antiquities Warehouse,

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This issue is dedicated to design world movers and shakers who bring fresh perspectives and ideas to fruition. From fabulous artists and craftspeople to visionary architects, imaginative decorators and discerning builders, they explore what came before while innovating and executing on what is possible for the future. The architecture and design ecosystem is ultimately all about people and the energy they put forward. I am thrilled to have this issue shine a spotlight on those who research, develop and influence our beautiful built world from the inside out.

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FOOT TRAFFIC DAVID E. ADLER FINE RUGS

David E. Adler Fine Rugs has long been synonymous with luxury, offering antique, traditional, transitional and custom options for more than 40 years. But even institutions can embrace change—just take the collaboration between the Old Town Scottsdale showroom and local artist Laura Madden for example. In October, the eponymous founder retired, handing over the reins to veteran associate Lindsay Bowman. Here, Bowman reflects on the importance of relationships in the rug industry and the future of this iconic showroom. davideadler.com

What will change and what will stay the same under your leadership? My passion for the fine rug industry, working with talented designers and inspired clientele, and collaborating closely with the best team ignited my desire to purchase this wonderful business. I’d love to branch out and explore new lines and fresh ways of displaying rugs in our showroom as well as have more fun with our social media. What’s your favorite rug for spring? We’re excited to show off a new collection featuring eye-catching, largescale botanicals. With its exclusive designs and fresh color palettes, this collection stands on its own as something truly special and artistically inspired. How has the rug industry surprised or delighted you? The use of metallics in a variety of colors. They offer a subtle touch of sheen and a unique texture, and they aren’t limited to one style.

IN GOOD TASTE Like the proud parent of a child heading off to college, Arcadia bid farewell to Chestnut this past October when the eatery relocated to the Biltmore Center. Chestnut built a loyal following over the past decade, and if its initial aesthetic felt like an amalgam of founder Kirsten Steele’s favorite things, this latest iteration proves the restaurant has come into its own. Royal-blue benches complement yellow accents, and gold-trimmed mirrors add a touch of Versailles-style sophistication. Steele entrusted the design to friend and supporter Tiffany Mason, whose background in construction management meant she could honor Steele’s style and history while delivering an experience worthy of the 24th and Camelback address. Modern swivel chairs and a mustardyellow sofa gather to create a small lounge, while five bolted stools at the bar hail from the first location and a farmer’s sink-turned-planter recalls Chestnut’s first partnership with Camelback Flowershop. chestnutaz.com

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“DOROTHY FRATT: COLOR MIRAGE” Sometimes, it’s easy to take for granted the things that were groundbreaking just a century earlier, like blue jeans, bobbed haircuts and Dorothy Fratt’s abstract expressionist art. Luckily for art aficionados, the last of these will be on full display at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art starting February 3. “While abstract color field painting might seem safe and traditional today, Dorothy Fratt made a bold gesture by working in abstraction when figurative cowboy art was at its pinnacle—especially in the West,” explains cocurator Lauren O’Connell. Fratt relocated to Arizona from Washington, D.C., and found inspiration in her new home. The resulting artworks, as O’Connell puts it, “represent nothing and everything simultaneously.” The exhibition will encompass over five decades of Fratt’s work from more than 20 collectors and will include ephemera like family photos and ink drawings. smoca.org

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A beautiful home is “not a frivolous endeavor,” according to Eva Higby, founder of Higby Design. Rather, the LUXE Next In Design 99 honoree finds it “essential to our well-being.” Fascinated by the study of neuroaesthetics, Higby crafts spaces that not only are visually appealing but also positively impact her clients, both physically and emotionally. “The design process is deeply personal,” she says. “However, there are principles I use that are proven to increase health and happiness.” To reduce stress and evoke positive feelings, Higby focuses on symmetry and proportion, referencing the Golden Ratio as she designs. Prioritizing space planning allows for rooms that streamline everyday activities while creating opportunities for connection. And, of course, nature plays a guiding role in her interiors, as it is a “proven mood enhancer,” she says. “My mission is to go beyond the pretty to design truly beautiful homes that empower clients to live life to the fullest.” higbydesign.com

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STATE OF THE ART TOWNHOUSE

If there’s one takeaway from the new Townhouse concept space in the Scottsdale Design District, it’s that design is collaborative. “Design and art really do happen together,” explains Eddy Doumas, principal of Worth Interiors, founder of Town and now cofounder of Townhouse. “It’s all one package.” Doumas found a like mind in art adviser Sarah Roy, and the pair teamed up with other cultural powerhouses to create Townhouse, a space that explores creativity in all its forms and is open to the public. “It was time to start allowing anyone who shares this creative vision to come ask questions, see why certain artists were paired with certain designers and start learning,” Roy explains. Go for inspiration, a particular purchase or a happy hour. Each time you’re bound to see something new. townhouseconcept.com

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Like the hardy desert plants he works with, Chad Norris knows the value of resilience. He launched High Desert Designs just days before the pandemic lockdowns. Due to Norris’ years of experience, his sage understanding of desert-friendly landscaping and the strong family representation within his company, High Desert Designs thrived anyway. Today, as he handles projects from Cave Creek to Paradise Valley, Norris explains how luxury landscape is evolving with wellness—for individuals and the environment alike—in mind. highdesertdesigns.com What are some wellness amenities appearing in residential landscapes these days? Zen gardens and yoga studios are appearing more often. The intention is to reduce anxiety and soothe the mind and body, so a simple layout and aesthetic is key. Generally, a singular living art feature is

the only piece among a clean base. Or we create linear or mass arrangements of the same cactus or succulent element. Tell us about new luxury landscape features you're seeing. Utilizing as much of the property as possible! As opposed to keeping the outdoor living environment close to the home with covered patios, we’re now expanding into the whole property for destinationstyle seating areas, functional spaces and garden walks. What other trends are popular? I see more now than ever the concern for water usage. A desert landscape design doesn’t integrate with every home’s architecture and style, but we are continually creating ways to blend cactus and succulents with artificial turf and fewer hedge plants to accomplish the same style objective with much less maintenance and water.

MEET THE MAKER “When people look at my work, they see every single mark, every single stroke of paint applied,” observes artist Kenneth Ober. “They don’t know how to comprehend that detail.” This, as far as Ober is concerned, is a good thing. His oil paintings incorporate thousands of lines courtesy of the Beugler striper, a pinstriping tool used primarily on automobiles. In Ober’s hands, however, the striper helps create an optical illusion of blended color and movement. “We have two eyes, and our two eyes mix images together to make one image,” Ober explains. “You can’t capture one experience. You can’t fixate on one detail.” Should you try, your peripheral vision will suggest part of the painting is gently undulating. But when you look at that portion of the artwork, it’s static. The result has the effect of stopping time while you try to absorb it all. It also underscores just how much detail appears in our daily world—if only we’d pay attention. Ober brings this same care and concentration to his smaller block prints as well. The artist hand carves linoleum blocks, and the resulting images capture the essence of his largescale artworks. These block prints will form the basis for his next project: a series of images inspired by his adopted hometown of Bisbee. kennethober.com

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Christie Ward and Staver Gray founded their Manhattan-based interior design firm, Ward + Gray, in 2020, and have been buzzing ever since. The duo, who met at Parsons School of Design, take a research-driven approach to design, especially their hospitality projects. A distinct, singular aesthetic has garnered them national and international clientele, as well as a dazzling new product line. Hyper-local: Identifying the four pillars, or themes, of a project is where we begin. From there we research the buildings and locations so that each one has a clear sense of place and history. Case studies: A Florida hotel designed by a female architect is currently in progress and reading about her work has really influenced our vision. As for Wildflower Farms, an Auberge Resorts Collection property we recently completed in Upstate New York, we wanted to make something detailed and funky. You can also see a lot of Arts and Crafts references, which has a foothold up there. Homey spaces: Hotels are a big focus for us, but we look to give them a residential feel: collected, contextual and authentic. Hospitality experiences are temporal, so you want it to feel super immersive, a little bold, or even shocking. DIY: We put so much love and energy into creating custom rug designs that it was sad to see them installed and never used again. Hence, our new line was born! We hope to have smaller furnishings and lighting follow soon. wardandgray.com

ARTFUL IDEAS In 2019, Abby Bangser, former Artistic Director of Frieze for the Americas and Asia, launched Object & Thing, a roving exhibition concept where site-specific installations are held at historically significant homes across the country. By curating each event with hand-picked pieces, she created a new gallery model where the physical encounter is critical. Origin story: Our first exhibition was at architect Eliot Noyes’s home in New Canaan, Connecticut. His family keeps the residence as a time capsule of sorts and I thought a show with contemporary art and design would introduce the house to a new audience. We were appointment only and had a waitlist of more than a thousand people. When we closed, everyone said, ‘Where’s the next one?’ House party: Historic artists’ and architects’ homes already have a creative presence. When we add thoughtfully considered contemporary pieces, a dialogue between past and present is created. Giving back: We’ve partnered with nonprofits and given them a percentage of our sales so that the exhibition doubles as a fundraiser. Shop talk: The forthcoming permanent home of Object & Thing will be at a historic destination and represent multiple artists—including Johnny Ortiz-Concha and Frances Palmer—as a traditional gallery would. We will be able to display their work with greater frequency. object-thing.com

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this page photos: ward + gray: read mckendree / jbsa. object & thing: michael biondo, portrait: genevieve hanson. opposite page photos: lance gerber, portrait: ye rin mok.

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GOLDEN STATE OF MIND Nature and place are the guiding forces behind the work of Rachel Bullock and Molly Purnell, partners at the Los Angeles design firm Laun. Bullock, an architect, and Purnell, a designer, not only have a successful furniture line (expect new materials and colors in the near future) but they also have several home renovations and new builds underway in the L.A. area and beyond. Eyes open: We love the built environment in Los Angeles—it’s liberating and fun—but we’re also influenced by art, fashion and photography. We think about form and color in all aspects. You can’t get stuck in a feedback loop of contemporary architecture. Guilty pleasure: Collecting vintage architecture books for our office library! It’s important to look at a wide array of references for every project. For a new build in Vermont, the client recommended Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn to learn more about New England’s heritage. Artful touches: Connecting clients with local artists to create custom elements is important. We recently commissioned a beautiful shower tile mural by artist Sara Bright for a project in Los Angeles’ Silver Lake neighborhood. State of affairs: People aren’t as interested in the idea of “starchitects” anymore. Today, it’s about real people and real budgets. In the past, spaces were often built in service to the vision, not to the user. launlosangeles.com

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Aspen Golann’s passion for woodworking was cemented after completing a two-year traditional trade program at Boston’s North Bennet Street School. Today her furnishings, made by hand in her New Hampshire studio, are prized by collectors and will even be on view at Winterthur’s spring show, Transformations, alongside contemporary works. Furthermore, through her teachings at Rhode Island School of Design and founding of The Chairmaker’s Toolbox, Golann is committed to championing equity in the industry. Getting started: I was always a crafty person and eventually decided, I am interested in expressing my artistic instincts. The trade program gave me the technical mastery to tell my story. All are welcome: I started The Chairmaker’s Toolbox to provide educational opportunities for learning traditional, sustainable techniques which have been removed from mainstream furniture production. We’re growing the future of green woodworking (the practice of using unseasoned wood) and seeing a lot of interest in workshops that teach classic methods. Our hope is to create a place for everyone, including historically excluded makers. Good will: Our teachers are volunteers, and our classes are free. We aren’t grant funded, so we’ve relied on educational partners like Winterthur, who have given us teaching space. Roll call: Alumni of the project include Fernanda Barretto, Audi Culver, Katrina Tompkins, Wu Hanyen, Charles Thompson and Chelsea Witt. aspengolann.com, thechairmakerstoolbox.com

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FRESH OUTLOOK Architectural firm Mattaforma, founded by Lindsey Wikstrom and Jean Suh, is focused on creating a future in which buildings are designed in an ethical and equitable manner—from material choices to planning for deconstruction. Last spring, Wikstrom, who has taught at Columbia and Yale, published Designing the Forest and Other Mass Timber Futures, which explores the history and new possibilities of wood. Going forward: Our firm is only a couple of years old, but we’ve already worked across all scales, from a 400-square-foot bar to a 33-acre Rhode Island community. We want to keep challenging ourselves with diverse projects. Guiding ethos: We take our role in climate change seriously. The way we can make an impact is by lowering buildings’ energy usage, the energy required to make materials, and the energy used during a space’s lifetime. End game: We design with deconstruction in mind, too. In thinking about 100 percent circularity (a means of lessening waste and emissions from demolition), there’s a new sense of planning for the end life of a structure. Broad spectrum: Our portfolio includes neurodivergent classrooms for a high school in Queens; a New Jersey craftsman-style home where the idea of traditional layouts was rethought, and a mountain retreat for artists, writers and musicians in Park City, Utah. mattaforma.com

ALL TOGETHER NOW There’s an adage: find a void and fill it. And Brooks Morrison has done precisely that. While working for Moore & Giles, the Virginia native realized that many boutique textile makers were being overlooked. With her knack for marketing and merchandising, she launched The Design Social Pop-Up in 2019, which allows interior designers to connect with makers behind boutique brands. And despite the pandemic causing her to hit pause, she has turned the gatherings into some of the industry’s most anticipated events. Smart thinking: The old way for small businesses to get their products out there was by going door to door, but that isn’t time efficient. I thought, ‘how can I create a model that supports every brand and every sales strategy?’ By establishing a collective and holding events in relevant, inspiring places, it also became fun. It was that simple. Location, location: In the beginning, I looked at tertiary communities with growing interior design practices that didn’t have immediate access to design centers. We now have a footprint across the country, but I still look for evolving markets. Why it works: This idea isn’t unique, but it used to be done by company reps, not the creatives themselves. For small businesses, personal connections are invaluable. New this year: Along with events in Palm Beach, Denver, East Hampton, Darien, Connecticut, and Charlotte, we’ll be building on educational and mentorship opportunities. Happiest moment: When I hear participants say, ‘You’ve moved the needle for me.’ Sharing their work is a privilege. thedesignsocialpopup.com

Baltimore native Alex Delotch Davis, the new executive director of SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta and Lacoste, France, has carved a dynamic path as a leading arts strategist. Her successes have been many—founding cultural media company Gallerie 88 and producing the Driskell Prize gala during her tenure at the High Museum of Art, both of which celebrate Black creative excellence—but for Delotch Davis, this is just the beginning. Lifelong pursuit: What I love about art in all forms is that you can never know it all. There’s always a new thing to learn about: an artist, technique, style or trend. As soon as you become the expert, something else comes along and you must start all over again. Higher learning: My role at SCAD FASH is to develop programming that will enhance the relationship between Atlanta and the university by presenting modern material culture in a way that is visually captivating and inspiring. The opportunity to bring together the realms that interest me—fashion, art, design—in an organization driven by innovation is a remarkable stroke of fate. I am an alumna of SCAD, myself! NextGen: Motherhood is the driving force in every decision I make. I want to show my daughters what passionate work looks like. Ones to watch: Fashion designer Manish Arora, designer Bradley L. Bowers and artist Awol Erizku. Booklist: Daniel Pink’s A Whole New Mind, which talks about the importance of creative thinking in the future economy. The human ability to imagine what could be and then laying out the mechanics to make it happen is what lies ahead. scadfash.org

DREAM WEAVER Textile designer Esha Ahmed may have honed her passion for design while working for architect Peter Marino, but it was her mother’s wardrobe of saris that first sparked her creative inclinations. Born in Bangladesh, Ahmed moved to the United States with her family as a child, retaining a global outlook that continues to inform her textile studio, Makrosha, today. Natural instinct: I come from a unique upbringing and culture where fabrics are revered. In Bangladesh, bright, warm patterns are a part of daily life. Past perspective: My background is in textile conservation and history, and I’ve loved studying the impact of textiles across the globe. Traditionally, they were the ultimate luxury and I want to bring that back. Well made: I collaborate with hand weavers all over the world. It’s important that I work with mills that compensate and celebrate their craftspeople, and that artisans get a say in what they’re making. Creativity needs to be constantly fostered. Family matters: I’m lucky that I’ve gotten to make this my career, but I’ve also worked hard. It’s important for my daughter to see someone who looks like me in charge and creating opportunities for people. What’s next: Last year, I went to Italy to visit new mills that I hadn’t worked with before and who have the capabilities to reproduce my collection of beautiful antique remnants. I can’t wait to see them come to life in a modern way. makrosha.com

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Inside/Out Showrooms The Cask lounge collection is a modern take on classic rattan furniture that is both elegant and embracing. The combination of geometric simplicity and classic techniques makes a stunning design statement. Found at Inside/Out Showroom in Arizona. insideoutshowrooms.com

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COOL CORNER Clockwise from top right: L’Aiglon Wallpaper in Green/Multi by Dufour / johnrosselli.com. Collage of Roses, Ferns, Japanese Knotweed and Artemisia Leaves Artwork on Dark Green Velvet by Marian McEvoy / krbnyc.com. 90 Mini Mini Desk Lamp in Kelp Green / anglepoise.com. Thornborough Bobble Braid trim in Mustard by Salvesen Graham / sandersondesigngroup.com. Line Mini Desk in Walnut / dwr.com. Eugnio Dining Chair in Arsene fabric by Pierre Frey / luteca.com. Pillow in Fable Fabric in Dune by A Rum Fellow / schumacher.com. Napkin in Check Please Performance Fabric in Earth by Donghia / kravet.com. Curtain in Cotton Velvet in Fennel by Liberty of London / fabricut.com.

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FUNKY FRESH Clockwise from top right: Ditsy Espresso Wallpaper by Loeffler Randall / templestudiony.com. Lampshade in Beaded Stripe Fabric in Straw by Neisha Crosland / schumacher.com. Custom Lampshade / illumenyc.com. Rubini Squares Lamp / natanmoss.com. Petite Cement Tiles in Flame, Army and Olive / cletile.com. Tablecloth in Pagopago Performance Fabric in Citron / pierrefrey.com. Napkin in Habibi Fabric in Rustic by Alice Sergeant / templestudiony.com. Napkin in Ollie Biscotti Performance Fabric (shown in reverse) by The Lawns / templestudiony.com. Leni Embroidered Appliqué Trim in Citrine by Imogen Heath / studiofournyc.com.

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Chevron Comeback Arguably an overdone go-to of the early aughts, New York City designer Nick Olsen implores design buffs to recall chevron’s posh uses—think Emilio Terry chairs, 18th century Georgian doors, and those memorable floors by Albert Hadley. “I keep going back to chevron because you can tweak the proportions, add embellishments and color, and, voila, it feels fresh all over again,” he raves. Case in point: this Olsen-designed Bedford, New York, dining room. nickolsenstyle.com

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Mother Nature is to thank for seashells’ undulating, organic edges which have inspired a curvaceous craze as of late. Designer Leah Ring tactically deployed the playful motif along a kitchen banquette in an L.A. craftsmanstyle abode to add visual interest to an area surrounded by straight lines. “I wanted the detail to feel fun and timeless at once, since the house itself has such a history,” says Ring. Mission accomplished. anotherhuman.la

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Ever the chameleon across styles, the check pattern can read orderly and Bauhaus, deliver a charming folk vibe, or harken back to retro midcentury days depending on the environment. “It’s an interesting mix of old and new,” says designer Elizabeth Mollen. For a Chicago family’s 1940s Highland Park home, geometric wallpaper graces a child’s room as an ode to the property’s original millwork found throughout. stonetextilestudio.com

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TABLE FOR TWO Walk into Deux Chats in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood and you’ll feel transported to an age-old French brasserie. This sense of place was precisely the goal of Jon Neidich, Chief Executive of Golden Age Hospitality, when it came to the property’s design, one of many in their growing portfolio. “When I start imagining a new space, I always create a picture in my mind of who is having dinner there,” says Neidich. “I ask myself, ‘What are they like? What are their affectations?’” Inside the Art Nouveau-inspired lounge, sumptuous green-upholstered banquettes mingle with intimate bistro tables and chairs, which lend themselves to the sweet Curtain Lamp by artist Analuisa Corrigan. A lovely white linen shade sits atop the handcrafted ceramic base in a matte sage glaze finished with brass hardware. deuxchatsbk.com, goldenagehospitality.com, lovehouseny.com

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BELLY UP The subtle deco curvature of the metal Hudson Bar Stool by New York designer Anthony D’Argenzio (outdoor-friendly and available in two additional finishes, plus a counter height option), in collaboration with Industry West, mimics the undulating, green-topped bar. From this vantage point, imbibers are treated to a theater of tile featuring a bespoke scene of two cats (a nod to the bar’s name) against the Williamsburgh Savings Bank and the New York skyline in the interior’s signature green hue. This striking tableau exemplifies Neidich’s myriad inspirations—Parisian bistros, boutique hotels, diverse decorative styles and periods—combined in a look all his own. industrywest.com

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SALON SETTING With numerous seating areas throughout, patrons can gather as formally or informally as the occasion calls. A grouping of sofas nestled atop vintage rugs calls for a standout table, like this blooming focal point from British design brand House of Hackney. The glass-topped Acanthus Side Table boasts a figurative floral base in resin and brass. The storied flower was once regarded as a sacred healing plant and remains a symbol of enduring life and fine art—a true modern heirloom in the making. houseofhackney.com

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DRINKS SERVICE With its maple base finished in a deep green lacquer and copper accents, Chris and Amber Earl’s bar cart seamlessly complements the surrounding elements of playful tile and rich, velvet curtains. Each bar cart is built-to-order by hand in Los Angeles and shares Golden Age Hospitality’s ethos of creating for communal spirit. “There’s a shift away from formal and serious in hospitality right now,” says Neidich. “We’re prioritizing a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.” earl-home.com

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CORNER BOOTH “I love sitting in cafes in Paris’ 6th where photographs of famous actors who have dined there line the walls,” says Neidich. “It tells so many stories.” The restaurateur’s hope is to replace the black-and-white portraits in his own establishment with those of modern-day artists and creatives who have had a memorable experience at his venue. Rachel Donath’s metal Arte mirror, leaning above the ledge of a coveted corner seat, reflects the dozens of frames that currently hang. Referencing the curves of a female form, and mid-century Italian designs of FontanaArte, the mirror also captures the bar’s vintage sconces sourced from Paris. racheldonath.com

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LIVELY LIBATIONS The Urn Sconce by New York City-based product designer Anna Karlin looks right at home against the bar’s tiled cityscape and floating shelves punctuated by golden hardware. The cast bronze, Grecian-like vessel supports a delicate striped hand-blown glass globe (a newer material for the artist) made at a nearby studio in Brooklyn’s Gowanus neighborhood. The sconce is part of Karlin’s new Mulberry Collection, which explores Art Nouveau inspirations and motifs, making it a perfect piece for the whimsical world of Deux Chats. annakarlin.com

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The primary bathroom of a New Jersey farmhouse, designed by Michelle Gage, boasts a black-andwhite penny tile floor which pairs nicely with the glazed jade wall tiles, both from Daltile. The cast iron tub is from Signature Hardware.

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OUTSIDE THE BOX “We call it ‘The Gentleman’s Farmhouse,’” shares designer Michelle Gage of the circa-1787 New Jersey abode that she restored top-to-bottom alongside general contractor Chadwick Hunter. To bridge the residence’s early American roots with the eclectic mix she envisioned within, Gage looked to black-and-white tiled floors to compose a timeless base. In the kitchen, a checkered blend of honed Bianco Carrara and Nero Marquina marbles were chosen for their luxurious look and feel. “This is a very personal, sacred space for him, so we sourced the best of everything—including the floors,” says the designer. “We wanted each detail to feel very intentional and considered. Plus, there needed to be a graphic element to cut the sweetness of the purple cabinetry.” The surprising hue— a custom Sherwin-Williams blend she describes as “hazy lilac”—was chosen to complement the diffuse sunlight the space

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receives throughout the day, and to feel era-appropriate yet bold and dramatic. Shockwaves of color similarly distinguish the client’s primary bathroom (opening spread), where a classic penny mosaic floor with a black subway tile border juxtaposes walls clad in jade tiles arranged in a climbing herringbone pattern that feel a touch unhinged—in the best way possible. Masculine details, including a cast iron soaking tub, mahogany wood vanities and a custom snake-shaped shower door pull lend further intrigue to the period home. “It’s tailored and gentlemanly, yet quirky and fun,” surmises Gage. All in, the design is as vibrant as the merriment it caters to on a regular basis. Shares Gage, “The client manages a band and has many musician friends. He is often cooking up a storm for these jam sessions, or as bands pass through.” michellegage.co; hunterkitchenandbath.com

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Gage selected classic elements for the kitchen, including a fluted apronfront sink from Signature Hardware and ceramic scalloped pendants by Regina Andrew. The countertops are Caesarstone’s White Attica.

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“Thematically, the idea was to channel a bistro,” shares architect Ryan Salvatore of the playful Connecticut kitchen he conceived alongside designer Graham Veysey. Included in the storage program: A diner-style stainless-steel Eliason pantry door and a wall of cupboards resembling vintage ice boxes. “We wanted to add elements that aren’t so ‘normative kitchen,’ and to use volume in an interesting fashion,” he notes. Hefty Armac Martin hardware was then added to the lower cabinets “to punctuate them in a muscular way.” Grounding the mix is a rosette penny tile floor—a choice as apropos for this charismatic new build as for its antique neighbors down the road. “It’s a traditional home, but a fresh take on traditionalism,” says Salvatore. “The last thing we want is for people to be able to date our projects.” burrsalvatore.com; goodbonesdesign.com

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Adorned in a banded pattern, Zia Tile’s Hex Zellige tiles in Ivory and Burnt Sugar bring earthy geometry to a primary bathroom in Minneapolis designed by Anne McDonald. annemcdonalddesign.com

LiLi Cement Tile’s Dama wraps the walls of a Nashville powder room by designer Benjamin Vandiver, providing a contemporary antidote to the exposed brass taps. benjaminvandiver.com

In Fredericksburg, Texas, designer Sarah Stacey employed Mosaic Tile’s Modage to celebrate this 1940s bathroom’s period features, including an original clawfoot tub. sarahstaceydesign.com

The golden undertones of Ann Sacks’ Ebony Blend Liaison Doheny tiles lend warmth to a sleek, high-contrast wet room in Bethesda, Maryland, designed by Erica Burns. ericaburns.com

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LANDSCAPE Cave Creek, AZ 480.488.1838

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ARCHITECTS Carlsbad, CA cmbrownla.com

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Phoenix, AZ regalamericanhomes.com

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CONSTRUCTION, LLC Mesa, AZ 602.525.8118

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Phoenix, AZ tdlcdev.com

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& DESIGN STUDIO Phoenix, AZ 336.953.3037

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Scottsdale, AZ casablancabuilders.com

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Marina del Rey, CA clarkandkarsh.com

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Newport Beach, CA nicholsoncompanies.com

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Novato, CA 415.328.4450

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Pasadena, CA eptdesign.com

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CONSTRUCTION INC. Santa Clarita, CA 818.421.2864 Sebastopol, CA blackoakbuilders.net

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CONSTRUCTION Stinson Beach, CA 415.868.1968

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Moreno Valley, CA kerrconstruction.com

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Los Angeles, CA 310.488.3513

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R CHRIS GREIDER PA Naples, FL chrisgreider.com H COVELLI DEVELOPMENT

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Boca Raton, FL homedynamics.com

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North Miami Beach, FL 786.312.0160

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H DOOLEY CUSTOM

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CONSTRUCTION, INC. West Palm Beach, FL conklingandlewis.com

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Chicago, IL paulstudiodesign.com

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Chicago, IL revealdesignchicago.com

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Chicago, IL 312.656.1885

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Tampa, FL sweetlundgroup.com

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Miami, FL alllandscapedata.com

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CCANN ASSOCIATES, INC. M Chicago, IL janetmccanndesign.com

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Downers Grove, IL greengrasslandscape.com

A DONAHUE DESIGN, PC

Gurnee, IL 847.309.2658

H LYNCH CONSTRUCTION

Lake Bluff, IL lynchconstruction.biz

H ARC INNOVATIVE

REMODELING Romeoville, IL 630.362.7945

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michigan H PATRICK MURPHY

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ELIZABETH FIELDS DESIGN Franklin, MI elizabethfieldsdesign.com

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MARKZEFF New York, NY markzeff.com

KELLI FONTANA Bloomington, MN kellifontana.net

montana H OSM CONSTRUCTION

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A MICHAEL PATINO

ARCHITECTURE, PLLC New York, NY 212.381.2177

A TLA DESIGN

Bridgewater, NJ tladesignllc.com

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ARCHITECTURE New York, NY moranhook.com

AND CONSTRUCTION Summit, NJ ohdac.com

A SEK ARCHITECTS

Summit, NJ sekarchitects.com

ICHELLE GERSON M INTERIORS New York, NY michellegerson.com

ACHEL SLOANE INTERIORS R New York, NY rachelsloaneinteriors.com

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new york H JARMAN LLC

Armonk, NY jarmanllc.com

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H BREITENBACH BUILDERS

Bridgehampton, NY breitenbachbuilders.com

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Brooklyn, NY herzogarch.com

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E MILY BUTLER INTERIORS Jackson Heights, NY emilycbutler.com

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H HIICOMPANY CORP.

New York, NY hiicorp.com

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New York, NY rockhill.nyc

ARCHITECTS New York, NY moserarchitect.com S TORY STREET STUDIO New York, NY storyststudio.com

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Staten Island, NY 718.982.6573

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BUILDERS Charlotte, NC bourgeoismcginnbuilders.com

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LANDSCAPE DESIGN New York, NY nyctrillium.com

EBECCA AMIR DESIGN R Pound Ridge, NY rebeccaamirdesign.com

F ENNEBRESQUE INTERIORS Charlotte, NC fennebresqueinteriors.com

OUSE OF NOMAD H Charlotte, NC houseofnomaddesign.com

H VECTRA

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H SALINS GROUP, INC.

ARA WOODHOUSE C INTERIORS Roslyn Harbor, NY carawoodhouse.com

H CBC CONSTRUCTION CORP.

Somers, NY 914.751.2898

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H LUPOLI

CONSTRUCTION Highlands, NC lupoliconstruction.com

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H MANGAN INC.

Johns Island, SC manganinccustomhomes.com

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ARCHITECT, P.A. Johns Island, SC waynewindhamarchitect.com

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Central Point, OR 425.524.9927

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Charleston, SC gardnerla.com

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ARCHITECT, LLC Charleston, SC mkarchllc.com

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HAD DORSEY DESIGN C Dallas, TX chaddorseydesign.com Dallas, TX jdsmithcustomhomes.com

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OOLERY ASSOCIATES W Dallas, TX wooleryassociates.com Dripping Springs, TX duffindesignbuild.com

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ATIE DAVIS DESIGN K Houston, TX katiedavisdesign.com

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Seattle, WA brandtdesigninc.com

H DARREN PATT

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L GCH PLANNING AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Seattle, WA gchsite.com

H LY CUSTOM HOMES

Houston, TX lycustomhomes.com

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Seattle, WA okanopicardstudio.com

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CUSTOM HOMES Woodinville, WA gregersoncustomhomes.com

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CONTRACTOR, INC. Nashville, TN mullowney.org

Nashville, TN page-landscape.com

H SH MCCOMBS CO., INC.

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H KOENIG HOMES

alumni SPOTLIGHTING DESIGN PROFESSIONALS PREVIOUSLY FEATURED ON THE GOLD LIST.

alabama

A TIPPETT SEASE BAKER

ARCHITECTURE Montgomery, AL tsbarchitecture.com

A JEFFREY DUNGAN

ARCHITECTS Mountain Brook, AL jeffreydungan.com

arizona H MANSHIP BUILDERS

Carefree, AZ manshipbuilders.com

Scottsdale, AZ ozarchitects.com

R SIMPSON DESIGN ASSOCIATES Scottsdale, AZ 480.429.6491 I

Cave Creek, AZ tate-studio.com

ENVIRONMENTS, INC. Mesa, AZ dsoelandscape.com

L EXI GRACE DESIGN Mesa, AZ lexigracedesign.com

H BRUDER

CONSTRUCTION INC. Bell Canyon, CA bruderconstruction.com

L CHRISTINE LONDON LTD.

Beverly Hills, CA christinelondonltd.com

AILI CA DESIGN R Corona del Mar, CA railicadesign.com

LACKBAND DESIGN B Costa Mesa, CA blackbanddesign.com

A ARCHITECTOR, PC

Phoenix, AZ architector.com

A THE RANCH MINE

Phoenix, AZ theranchmine.com

A BRANDON ARCHITECTS

Costa Mesa, CA brandonarchitects.com

A DAVID DICK

ARCHITECT, INC. Scottsdale, AZ daviddickarchitect.com

H GEMINI

DEVELOPMENT CORP Scottsdale, AZ geminidevelopmentcorp.com ICONIC BY KAITLYN WOLFE Scottsdale, AZ iconicdesignbuild.com

S TUDIO V INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN Scottsdale, AZ studiovinteriors.com

california

H STONECREEK BUILDING

COMPANY, INC. Mesa, AZ stonecreekbuilding.com

L AURA KEHOE DESIGN Scottsdale, AZ laurakehoedesign.com

A OZ ARCHITECTS, INC.

A TATE STUDIO ARCHITECTS

L DESERT SPRINGS OUTDOOR

DESIGN STUDIO IMI Scottsdale, AZ imidesignstudio.com

H KRS DEVELOPMENT, INC.

Costa Mesa, CA krsdevelopment.com

L MOLLY WOOD

GARDEN DESIGN Costa Mesa, CA mollywoodgardendesign.com

H I

ORRISON INTERIORS M Costa Mesa, CA morrisoninteriors.com

H GUBBINS BUILDING

COMPANY, INC. Fairfax, CA gubbinsbuildingcompany.com

CAMERON DESIGN GROUP Glendale, CA camerondesign.com

A LANEY LA

Hermosa Beach, CA laney.la

L BENNER LANDSCAPE DESIGN

A H L MARMOL RADZINER

A CHAMBERS + CHAMBERS

H TYLER DEVELOPMENT

H STOCKER & ALLAIRE

Los Angeles, CA benner-design.com

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CORPORATION Los Angeles, CA tylerdev.com

ÉPE STUDIO, INC. P Manhattan Beach, CA lynnpepe.com ARCHITECTS Mill Valley, CA chambersandchambers.com GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. Monterey, CA stockerallaire.com

S HAWBACK DESIGN Napa, CA shawbackdesign.com

H LEGACY CDM, INC.

Newport Beach, CA legacycdm.com

H PATTERSON

CUSTOM HOMES Newport Beach, CA pattersoncustomhomes.com

L DAVID THORNE

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, INC. Oakland, CA thornela.com

. ELLE DESIGN M Pacific Palisades, CA melledesign.com

L JONES

J KA DESIGN San Francisco, CA johnkanderson.com ELLY HOHLA K INTERIORS San Francisco, CA kellyhohlainteriors.com

H LEONARD UNANDER

ASSOCIATES, INC. Santa Barbara, CA unanderconstruction.com

H THE TOBONI GROUP

LANDSCAPES Stinson Beach, CA 415.868.2743

LANDSCAPE Redondo Beach, CA joneslandscapesla.com

H BRELLIN COMPANY

ESIGN ALCHEMY D Sacramento, CA designalchemyltd.com

A DON NULTY AIA, INC.

JUNE STREET ARCHITECTURE West Hollywood, CA junestreetarchitecture.com

L UCAS STUDIO, INC. West Hollywood, CA harbingerla.com

A SCOTT JOYCE

DESIGN INC. West Hollywood, CA scottjoycedesign.com

San Rafael, CA brellinco.com

Santa Barbara, CA donnulty.com

E J INTERIOR DESIGN Tiburon, CA ejinteriordesign.com

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San Francisco, CA thetobonigroup.com

R GEOFF SUMICH DESIGN San Juan Capistrano, CA geoffsumichdesign

L MICHAEL BERNSOHN

L SCOTT LEWIS

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE San Francisco, CA sllasf.com

colorado

ARBARA GLASS INC. B Aspen, CO barbaraglassinc.com

L DESIGN WORKSHOP

Aspen, CO designworkshop.com

R SODA MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN Steamboat Springs, CO sodamountaincarpentry.com

connecticut A CHARLES HILTON

ARCHITECTS Greenwich, CT hiltonarchitects.com

A DJARCHITECTS

Aspen, CO djarchitects.com

A SHOPE RENO

WHARTON, LLC South Norwalk, CT shoperenowharton.com

H G.F. WOODS CONSTRUCTION

Aspen, CO gfwoods.com

L LIFT STUDIO

H JOHN DESMOND

BUILDERS, INC. Southport, CT johndesmondbuilders.com

Aspen, CO liftstudiolandscape.net

H HARRIMAN CONSTRUCTION

Basalt, CO harrimanconstruction.com

H SCHLUMBERGER SCHERER

CONSTRUCTION Basalt, CO schlumbergerconstruction.com

S TUDIO LIFE/STYLE West Hollywood, CA studio-lifestyle.com

L SHANNON MURPHY

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Basalt, CO 970.927.2889

florida I

Coral Gables, FL 305.529.6730

L PARKER-YANNETTE

DESIGN GROUP, INC. Jupiter, FL pydg.com

L MT. DALY ENTERPRISES

Carbondale, CO mtdaly.com

L RICHARD CAMP

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Carbondale, CO rclandscape.net

GSIA DESIGN GROUP A Miami, FL agsia.com

AGGIE CRUZ M INTERIOR DESIGN Miami, FL maggiecruzdesign.com

L DESIGNSCAPES

COLORADO Centennial, CO designscapescolorado.com

H I R CHALET Denver, CO chaletcolorado.com

H C.R. SMITH, LLC

Naples, FL crsmithllc.com

H NEWMAN CONSTRUCTION

North Miami Beach, FL newmanbc.com

H DIAMOND HOMES

Denver, CO diamondhomesinc.com

RIFFITH INTERIOR G DESIGN, LLC Denver, CO griffithid.com

J ESSICA DORAN INTERIORS Denver, CO jessicadoraninteriors.com

L CERES+ LANDSCAPE

ARCHITECTURE Eagle, CO ceres-plus.com

H MILE HIGH CUSTOM

BUILDERS Erie, CO 303.335.7716

LUXESOURCE.COM

F REESTYLE INTERIORS Bonita Springs, FL freestyleinteriors.com

H NJM BUILDERS INC.

H DIVIDE CREEK BUILDERS

Carbondale, CO dividecreekbuilders.com

IMLICO INTERIORS P BY MELISSA LINDSAY Westport, CT pimlicointeriors.com

ICOLE WHITE N DESIGNS INTERIORS Plantation, FL nwdinteriors.com

H PERRONE CONSTRUCTION

Sarasota, FL perroneconstruction.com

A VILLAGE ARCHITECTS AIA

Tequesta, FL village-architects.com

L HAZELTINE NURSERIES

Venice, FL hazeltinenurseries.com

H HURYN CONSTRUCTION

Vero Beach, FL hurynconstruction.com

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A L & THE ASSOCIATES

STUDIO, LLC Vero Beach, FL theassociatesstudio.com

CCANN DESIGN GROUP M West Palm Beach, FL mccanndesigngroup.com

I R SOUCIE HORNER, LTD. Chicago, IL souciehorner.com I

A SPINA O’ROURKE +

PARTNERS West Palm Beach, FL spinaorourke.com

PROJECT. Chicago, IL projectinteriors.com

S TUDIO SVEN Chicago, IL studiosven.com ARCHITECTURE Clarendon Hills, IL michael-abraham.com

R C. BRANDON INGRAM DESIGN Atlanta, GA cbrandoningram.com

L KETTELKAMP & KETTELKAMP

L LAND PLUS ASSOCIATES

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Evanston, IL kettelkamp2.com

Atlanta, GA landplus.org

ARCHITECTS, INC. Atlanta, GA peterblockarchitects.com

L PLANTERS, INC.

Atlanta, GA plantersgarden.com

WOLF DESIGN GROUP, INC. Atlanta, GA wolfdesigngroup.com

idaho

A G.O. ARCHITECTURAL

DESIGN Hinsdale, IL goarchitectural.com

H TIBURON HOMES LLC

Hinsdale, IL tiburonhomesllc.com

H LEGACY CUSTOM

HOMES, LLC Lake Bluff, IL legacych.com

H SCHMIDT & HAEGELAND

BUILDERS Rolling Meadows, IL sh-builders.com

H ELIAS CONSTRUCTION

Ketchum, ID eliasconstruction.com

illinois I

ATE MARKER INTERIORS K Barrington, IL katemarkerinteriors.com

NTHONY MICHAEL A INTERIOR DESIGN, LTD Chicago, IL anthonymichaelinteriordesign. com

ENTERED BY DESIGN C Chicago, IL centeredbydesign.com

DAN RAK DESIGN Chicago, IL danrakdesign.com

ONNA MONDI D INTERIOR DESIGN Chicago, IL donnamondi.com

A DSPACE STUDIO

Chicago, IL dspacestudio.com

A EN MASSE

ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN Chicago, IL designenmasse.com

MY STORM & COMPANY A Glen Ellyn, IL amystormandco.com

H TIP TOP BUILDERS

Skokie, IL tiptopbuilders.com

H PATRICK J. MURPHY

BUILDERS, INC. Winfield, IL patrickjmurphybuilders.com

REBEL HOUSE Winnetka, IL rebelhousedesign.com

A ROBBINS

ARCHITECTURE INC Winnetka, IL robbins-architecture.com

minnesota A CHARLES R. STINSON

ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN Wayzata, MN charlesrstinson.com

new jersey I

J . PATRYCE DESIGN & COMPANY Hoboken, NJ jpatrycedesign.com

H BRINTON BROSIUS, INC.

Maplewood, NJ brintonbrosius.com

A DESIGN GROUP K New York, NY kadesigngroup.com

S ASHA BIKOFF INTERIOR DESIGN New York, NY sashabikoff.com

A BATES MASI + ARCHITECTS

East Hampton, NY batesmasi.com

ARRIER AND COMPANY C INTERIORS LTD. New York, NY carrierandcompany.com

ECE BARFIELD, INC. C New York, NY cecebarfieldinc.com

ESSINS LLC D New York, NY dessinsllc.com

A MICHAEL ABRAHAM

georgia

A PETER BLOCK & ASSOCIATES

new york

UMAIS INC. D New York, NY dumaisid.com F RAMPTON CO. New York, NY framptonco.com

H GEORGE E.

VICKERS JR. ENTERPRISES, INC. Westhampton Beach, NY georgevickers.com

L IQ LANDSCAPE

ARCHITECTS White Plains, NY iqlandarch.com

oregon H GREEN GABLES

DESIGN & RESTORATION Portland, OR ggables.com

L HOLLANDER DESIGN

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS New York, NY hollanderdesign.com

J HL DESIGN Portland, OR jhldesign.com

south carolina H RICHARD MARKS

RESTORATIONS Charleston, SC richardmarksrestorations.com

T AMMY CONNOR INTERIOR DESIGN Charleston, SC tammyconnorid.com

H GROSSMAN

BUILDING GROUP Johns Island, SC grossmanbuilding.com

SHBY COLLECTIVE A Austin, TX ashbycollective.com

BANDD/DESIGN Austin, TX bandddesign.com

LAIR BURTON B INTERIORS Austin, TX blairburtoninteriors.com

H DAVID WILKES

A SHIFLET RICHARDSON

L THE GARDEN

DESIGN STUDIO Austin, TX gardendesignstudio.us LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND CONTRACTORS Bellaire, TX thompsonhanson.com

A CHAS ARCHITECTS

OHON INTERIORS M Austin, TX mohon.com

A BODRON/FRUIT

RYAN STREET ARCHITECTS Austin, TX ryanstreet.com

Comfort, TX chasarchitects.com

ARY BETH WAGNER M INTERIORS Dallas, TX marybethwagnerinteriors.com Dallas, TX mesadesigngroup.com

HOMES Dallas, TX sleepyhollowhomes.com CUSTOM BUILDER Houston, TX davidjamescustombuilder.com

ODSON INTERIORS D Houston, TX dodsoninteriors.com

I R DEMESNE Dallas, TX demesne.design

ALLIE HENLEY DESIGN H Houston, TX halliehenleydesign.com

J ENNIFER MARTINEZ INTERIORS Houston, TX jennifermartinezinteriors.com

Dallas, TX fuscharchitects.com

ALOMA CONTRERAS P DESIGN Houston, TX palomacontreras.com

J AN SHOWERS & ASSOCIATES Dallas, TX janshowers.com

R ROBERT DAME DESIGNS Houston, TX robertdamedesign.com

ERIN SANDER DESIGN Dallas, TX erinsanderdesign.com

S HANNON ADAMSON INTERIOR DESIGN Edmonds, WA adamsondesignstudio.com

H HOXIE HUGGINS

CONSTRUCTION Seattle, WA hoxiehuggins.com

IMBERLEE MARIE K INTERIORS Seattle, WA kimberleemarie.com

KYLEE SHINTAFFER Seattle, WA kyleeshintaffer.com

H HEGGENES

CONSTRUCTION INC. Freeland, WA heggenesconstruction.com

I R STUDIO LECLERCQ

Medina, WA studioleclercq.com

H DAVID JAMES

A FUSCH ARCHITECTS

H SLEEPY HOLLOW

Dallas, TX bodronfruit.com

washington

L MESA DESIGN GROUP

L THOMPSON + HANSON,

BUILDERS Austin, TX davidwilkesbuilders.com

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ARCHITECTS Austin, TX shifletrichardson.com

H LOCKHART SUVER

Seattle, WA lockhartsuver.com

H GALLAGHER CO.

CONSTRUCTION Mercer Island, WA gallagherco.net

H MCKINSTRY

STAUFFER YANG CONSTRUCTION Seattle, WA msyconstruction.com

H MERCER BUILDERS

Mercer Island, WA mercerbuilders.com

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ADAMS ARCHITECTURE Seattle, WA adamsarchitecture.net

CHRISTIAN GREVSTAD INC. Seattle, WA christiangrevstad.com

A OLSON

KUNDIG ARCHITECTS Seattle, WA olsonkundig.com

A RYAN RHODES

DESIGNS, INC. Seattle, WA ryanrhodesdesigns.com

A HOEDEMAKER

PFEIFFER ARCHITECTURE Seattle, WA hoedemakerpfeiffer.com

EIDI CAILLIER H DESIGN Tacoma, WA heidicaillierdesign.com

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MCALPINE Montgomery, AL mcalpinehouse.com

A BIEGNER-MURFF ARCHITECTS

Phoenix, AZ biegnermurff.com

L FLO DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION

Phoenix, AZ 480.227.7980

A H THE CONSTRUCTION

T HE REFINED GROUP Phoenix, AZ therefinedgroup.com

L BERGHOFF DESIGN GROUP

Scottsdale, AZ berghoffdesign.com

Newport Beach, CA ericolsendesign.com

ARCHITECTS San Francisco, CA richard-beard.com

A SUTRO ARCHITECTS

San Francisco, CA sutroarchitects.com

colorado

AVID MICHAEL MILLER D ASSOCIATES Scottsdale, AZ davidmichaelmiller.com

LHL INCOPORATED Scottsdale, AZ lissaleehickman.com

H SALCITO CUSTOM

HOMES, LTD. Scottsdale, AZ salcito.com

H SCHULTZ DEVELOPMENT

CORP. Scottsdale, AZ schultzdevelopment.org

ANDREA GOLDMAN DESIGN Glencoe, IL andreagoldmandesign.com

washington

A CORNERSTONE ARCHITECTS

A CONARD ROMANO

Austin, TX cornerstonearchitectsllp.com

H DALGLEISH

CONSTRUCTION Austin, TX dalgleish.net

A FAB ARCHITECTURE

Austin, TX fabarchitecture.com

L MARIANI LANDSCAPE

Lake Bluff, IL marianilandscape.com

A SHM ARCHITECTS

Dallas, TX shmarchitects.com

H HIGHGATE BUILDERS

Northbrook, IL highgatebuilders.net

new york I

EMBLE INTERIORS K New York, NY kembleinteriors.com

ARCHITECTS Seattle, WA conardromano.com

L KENNETH PHILP

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Seattle, WA kennethphilp.com

B DESIGN GROUP N Seattle, WA nbdesigngroup.net

RE STUDIOS O Seattle, WA orestudios.com

SHLEY GOFORTH DESIGN A Houston, TX ashleygoforthdesign.com

H SCHULTZ MILLER

ARIE FLANIGAN INTERIORS M Houston, TX marieflanigan.com

A STUART SILK ARCHITECTS

Seattle, WA schultzmiller.com Seattle, WA stuartsilk.com

Basalt, CO ccyarchitects.com

H MONTARE BUILDERS

Denver, CO montarebuilders.com

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RUGGLES MABE STUDIO Denver, CO rugglesmabe.com

A CANDELARIA DESIGN

ASSOCIATES Scottsdale, AZ candelariadesign.com

texas

A CCY ARCHITECTS

A H CALVIS WYANT

LUXURY HOMES Scottsdale, AZ calviswyant.com

ICHAEL ABRAMS M INTERIORS Chicago, IL michaelabrams.com

A RICHARD BEARD

H BRIMLEY DEVELOPMENT

Scottsdale, AZ brimdev.com

ASSUCCO WARNER M INTERIOR DESIGN Los Angeles, CA massuccowarner.com

A ERIC OLSEN DESIGN

ZONE, LTD. Phoenix, AZ czphx.com

AGNI KALMAN DESIGN M Los Angeles, CA magnikalman.com

illinois

connecticut A AUSTIN PATTERSON DISSTON

ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN Southport, CT apdarchitects.com

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J MA INTERIOR DESIGN Jupiter, FL jmainteriordesign.com

A STOFFT COONEY ARCHITECTS

Sarasota, FL stofft.com

L NIEVERA WILLIAMS DESIGN

West Palm Beach, FL nieverawilliams.com

LUXESOURCE.COM

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Offered by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (AZ DRE # LC646682009). The residential project described herein (the “Residential Project”) and the residential units within the Residential Project (the “Residential Units”) are not owned, developed, or sold by Host Camelback I LLC or its affiliates, and Host Camelback I LLC does not make any representations, warranties or guaranties whatsoever with respect to the Residential Units, the Residential Project or any part thereof. PHCN LandCo LLC uses the Phoenician® brand name and certain Phoenician® trademarks (collectively, the “Trademarks”) in connection with the sales and marketing of the Residential Units in the Residential Project under a limited, non-exclusive license from Host Camelback I LLC. All renderings contained herein are merely intended for illustration purposes. Developer reserves the right to make any modifications as deemed necessary. THE IMPROVEMENTS DESCRIBED OR DEPICTED HEREIN (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ENTRY FEATURES, LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS, AMENITIES, BUILDINGS, HARDSCAPE, FENCING OR WALLS OR THE LACK THEREOF), ARE PROPOSED ONLY AND NO WARRANTY IS GIVEN OR IMPLIED THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS WILL BE COMMENCED OR COMPLETED. ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO BE REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THE DOCUMENTS THAT ARE REQUIRED BY ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, 32-2181, et seq,. TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. This is not an offer of real estate for sale or solicitation of an offer to buy, to residents of any state, province or other jurisdiction where the Project is not registered in accordance with applicable law or where such offering or solicitation would otherwise be prohibited by law. Void where prohibited. No sales will occur until permitted by the Arizona Department of Real Estate. All sales are conditioned upon the issuance by the Arizona Department of Real Estate and buyers’ receipt and acceptance of a Disclosure Report for the Project (or applicable portions thereof). Only lot reservations will be accepted by Developer, and only as permitted by the Arizona Department of Real Estate, until the Disclosure Report for the development has been issued; provided, that Developer is under no obligation to accept lot reservations. Developer is committed to the letter and spirit of the policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity.

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In the art of making a house feel like home, there are countless details on the table. Enter the passionate pros who spend each day enveloped in their craft. With experience, ingenuity and creative thinking, they bring a personalized and luxurious touch to every project. TURN THE PAGE TO MEET THE FOREMOST EXPERTS IN DESIGN.

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CANDELARIA DESIGN “THE VERY BEST RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE IS NOW EITHER BUILT, UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR ON THE BOARDS RIGHT HERE IN ARIZONA.”

hen visionary architects and design professionals come together, outstanding homes, spaces and environments are the result. Since 1999, Mark Candelaria has worked hand in hand with his award-winning team and discerning clientele to bring a comprehensive and collaborative approach to every project. “Hard work, taking a long view with everything we do and building lasting relationships along the way has been the key to our 24 years of success,” Candelaria says. “In addition, we gain great inspiration from our clients,” Principal Architect Tim Mathewson shares. “Getting to know them and what they are passionate about and then figuring out how to translate that information into designs that best enhance their homes and lifestyles is something we’re very skilled at.” That client-based way of working has also allowed the Candelaria Design team to apply their expertise to a wide variety of styles. “We work in every style and are known for elegant, functional spaces that feel good for years to come,”

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Mark Candelaria, Meredith Thomson and Tim Mathewson PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTS

Evelyn Jung CFO

candelariadesign.com 602.604.2001 candelariadesign adds Meredith Thomson, Principal Architect. “From indoor-outdoor living to appropriate scale and proportion to incorporating light into spaces and, above all, creating homes that meet our clients’ needs, exceeding their expectations and elevating their lifestyles is our primary focus.”

What is your greatest success? Jung: Our customer service. We are laser-focused on delivering an innovative and collaborative experience for our clients, their builders and their interior designers that is joyful, memorable and fosters creativity. Talk about your range of projects. Mathewson: While we love designing beautiful homes in prestigious neighborhoods, a remodel to an existing home can be the catalyst for a major rejuvenation of a whole city block, which is very rewarding. What is the special sauce in Arizona design? Candelaria: The fact that our design community is so connected. Groups like Arizona Residential Architects reinforce and encourage relationships and improve the practice of architecture, which fosters great design. It’s really quite special.

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Top This modern Santa Barbara-style home in Paradise Valley blends traditional Spanish Colonial style with a clean, streamlined look. Left Exposed steel truss beams align with the mountain and stained-alder ceilings offer warmth and texture. Right With a private hillside garden on one side and a negative-edge pool with views of Camelback Mountain and the Valley on the other, this contemporary home boasts the full desert experience. Opposite left This transitional French-style estate features exterior stone cladding that slips into the dining room. Opposite right Taking full advantage of the beautiful mountain views, this modern farmhouse’s indoor-outdoor patio has the look and feel of a luxurious open-air space. Photography Top + Opposite left by Werner Segarra; Left by Mark Boisclair; Right by Pearl Blossom Photography; Headshot by Carl Schultz

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DREWETT WORKS “COLLABORATION AND A DEEP AND INTUITIVE UNDERSTANDING OF EACH CLIENT AND SITE REMAINS THE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS.”

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drewettworks.com 855.373.9388 drewettworks

or C.P. Drewett, design is instinctive. “My process starts with an emotional understanding of the site,” he says. “When I walk a piece of land, it speaks to me and makes impressions.” From there, he lets the ideas flow from hand to paper. “I initially design at a very small scale and add layer after layer,” Drewett shares. “People frequently stop by my desk and laugh because they don’t see what I see. But once I harness the core concept and begin perspective studies, I bring others in and start collaborating. This allows for joint authorship and opens the design up to the fun part: working with my team.” As the President and Founding Architect

behind Drewett Works, he’s built an environment where openness and group work are welcome. As a result, innovation is a part of every project. At the firm’s heart, this ethos is evident in Drewett’s definition of a successful project. “It’s a joyful conclusion,” he says. “It’s not about being perfect; it’s about a team executing a shared vision.” This year, Drewett Works shared another vision, this time with designer David Michael Miller and builders Jerry and Jeremy Meek of Desert Star Construction, with the publication of STRATA: A Desert Dwelling, which celebrates the modernist design of an extraordinary family compound in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert.

Left A study in contrast, this modernist Paradise Valley home features white limestone and black fascia. A slim fire pit filled with lava rocks runs along the back of the pool. Right A massive travertine wall above a low, linear fireplace is the focal point in this contemporary home’s impressive living room, where glass doors expand the space to the pool and guest casita. Opposite top A raised, negative-edge pool provides a scintillating reflection of the clean, horizontal architecture of this modern Prairie-style residence. Opposite bottom With its elegant glassed-in shower and freestanding tub, this transparent primary bathroom enjoys light-filled mornings and mountain vistas, making it truly a room with a view. Photography Left + Opposite bottom by Werner Segarra; Right by Laura Moss Photography; Opposite top by Phil Johnson of Pro Visuals Media

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ASK THE EXPERT Where do you find fresh sources of design inspiration? I’m a textile and furniture junkie who loves graphics. I spend a good amount of time looking at high fashion. And I like digging around on Pinterest and building style boards. How do indigenous cultures and craftsmanship influence you? We work in many markets, and I always try to learn their strengths. In the Southwest, our strengths are masonry and tile. That’s a skill set we have that avails itself from Mexico. That craftsmanship comes from generations of learned skills, and that’s really impactful in our market. So, I like to celebrate it in my work.

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KENDLE DESIGN COLLABORATIVE “OUR ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO HELP THE NEXT GENERATION IMPROVE AND INNOVATE WHILE BUILDING A FIRM THAT CONTINUES A LEGACY OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE.”

taying small is what allows a boutique firm to provide exceptional, detailed service to their clients. Founded by Brent Kendle and his wife Jeri in 2002, Kendle Design Collaborative is an award-winning team of six who are dedicated to custom residential design and have no intention of growing larger. At this size, he says, “We are able to be selective with the projects we take, focus on our clients’ wants and needs and explore new expressions in design.” The firm was first put on the map with the creation of the Desert Wing house in North Scottsdale. As Brent explains: “Published extensively in books, magazines and online architectural forums, the home garnered worldwide attention for its innovative design and use of materials, winning a number of regional and national awards. It was also featured in advertisements for Mercedes-Benz and other luxury brands.” Their recent home builds have been fully bespoke with an eye firmly fixed

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kendledesign.com 480.951.8558 kendledesign on the future. “Of late, our clients wish to build legacy homes,” Brent shares. “This is a place of enduring craft and value that will inspire both today and in the future.” With their focus on design integrity and purpose-driven details, Brent says, “The joy our clients experience living in our homes is the truest measure of our success.”

Share a design icon who’s influenced your work. At an early age, I saw a book on the homes of Frank Lloyd Wright; from about the fourth or fifth page, I knew I wanted to be an architect. His organic-inspired designs where the building and land live in harmony spoke to me and have been the driver of my work ever since. What type of project would you love to take on? Wine Country has always been special to me due to its rich history and tradition, respect for the land and love for life, beauty and craft in all things. I would love to design a home that embodied that unique spirit.

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Top Desert form, organic illumination and mountain views inspire the Dancing Light residence, where walls of rammed earth, metal, concrete and glass define the home. Left The Echo Canyon residence features beautiful gardens, fire features and terraces that enhance the views of Camelback Mountain. Right The wall planes of the Desert Wash residence seem to reach out to embrace visitors, while a cantilevered roof hovers above the elegant entry. Opposite left Taking advantage of the Arizona landscape, this residence’s social spaces are perfect for relaxing and admiring the mountain views. Opposite right Refined materials contrast with the rugged surrounding landscape, creating a sophisticated outdoor living space around a cozy fire. Photography Top by Alexander Vertikoff; Left, Opposite left + Opposite right by Kevin Brost; Right by Michael Woodall; Headshot by Carl Schultz

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TATE STUDIO ARCHITECTS “GOOD DESIGN ISN’T JUST ABOUT LOOKING GOOD—IT’S ABOUT FEELING GOOD AND CREATING SPACES FOR PEOPLE TO THRIVE WITHIN.”

he field of architecture has long been revered for its elegant balance of art and science. In drawing up a home, envisioning spaces feels akin to daydreaming—it’s highly creative—but numbers play a major role, too. Enter, Mark A. Tate, AIA. The Principal of his namesake firm, Tate Studio Architects, is undeniably a strong analyst and left-brain thinker, but he possesses a deeply-rooted artistic side as well. “Having admired and been constantly creating art throughout my adolescence, architecture was a natural career choice,” he shares. “Seeing home design as an extension of sculpture—my preferred artistic medium—

I’m able to create spaces that serve as the backdrop for all of life’s events.” Indeed, Tate and his team are known for their ability to connect with clients and address their needs in creative and timeless ways. That relationship is at the heart of the Tate Studio Architects process. Every artist has their muse, and for Tate, it’s each client. “Every home is crafted to perfectly suit the individuals who will inhabit it,” he says. “No two projects are alike, but they all harmoniously integrate with and enhance the surrounding environment.” While the firm works on projects of varying styles and in many locations, it is best known for luxury, modern residential designs.

ON A PERSONAL NOTE • Share one thing your clients would be shocked to know about you. I’m an avid Lucchese boot collector and classic car enthusiast. • Describe your dream creative project. An off-the-grid eco-hut in the middle of nowhere. • List three design rules you work by and your design pet peeves. Function comes first. Live in the view. Keep acoustics in mind. My pet peeve would have to be trendy patterns and materials. • What’s on your desk? Scattered papers, plans and way too many Mr. Goodbar wrappers. • Which faraway destination most inspires you? Anyplace in the middle of nowhere. The simplest landscapes, devoid of man-made influences, are my greatest resort and where I find inspiration. • Share some quick favorites. Spring in the desert, fall on a North Carolina beach, fishing in Texas, pugs, cowboy boots, Mr. Goodbars and anything by Elvis Presley.

Above Nestled into the surrounding landscape, this two-story home comprising steel, stone, glass and boardformed and precision block concrete overlooks an infinity pool and the sprawling desert. Opposite The Tate Studio Architects team members pose in the beautiful desert landscape they so often honor through their work. From left to right: Keegan Tomonaga, Allison Kincaid, Oz Cazares, Mark A. Tate, Gwen Butler, Greg Wedge, Justine Chandler, Julie Jones. Photography Above by CJ Gershon Photography; Opposite by Dan Delaney

• What’s next for the firm? We are always looking to expand into new markets, both nationally and internationally. We are constantly improving the way in which we do things, seeking new knowledge, deriving inspiration from fresh sources and challenging ourselves to think innovatively.

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A FINER TOUCH CONSTRUCTION “AT AFT CONSTRUCTION, WE BUILD LUXURY CUSTOM HOMES FROM THE GROUND UP SO YOU CAN REST ASSURED KNOWING EVERY IMPECCABLE DETAIL IS IN PLACE.”

nduring expertise, strong teamwork and a passion for quality are the keys to creating exceptional homes. As the President and Founder of A Finer Touch Construction, Brad Leavitt applies his lifelong skills to lead an award-winning team that is nationally recognized for building superior custom homes. “When my grandfather retired from the Navy, he started an electrical company in San Diego, so I grew up in the trades and was fortunate to work on many beautiful luxury homes in Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla and Coronado,” Leavitt says. “After studying construction management at BYU, I made the move to Phoenix and launched AFT Construction in 2011.” Since then, Leavitt

has assembled an outstanding team who’ve helped him take his firm to the very top of the industry. “We are a unique group of individuals with a singular company culture that keeps us laser focused on our brand and our product,” Leavitt shares. “The innovative processes we’ve developed and put in place streamline every aspect of the build experience, which fosters communication and transparency with our clients and keeps our projects on time and on budget. In addition, the industry connections and relationships we’ve built with top brands allow us to access the manpower and supplies needed to keep each project moving onward and upward.”

ON A PERSONAL NOTE • Share your firm’s mission. To build with the highest quality and craft every single time. • What types of communities do you serve and what sort of homes do you build? We build in the luxury space of the greater Phoenix metro area where we concentrate on custom homes that range between 4,000 and 35,000 square feet. Many of these have unique features like lazy rivers, go-cart tracks and trampoline barns. • Talk about a project that exemplifies your work. We recently completed The Desert Comfort Experience, which was recognized as a national Home of the Year. Producing as much power as it consumes, this net-zero-science home is one of several we have designed and constructed, and it speaks to our innate ability to create luxury homes in challenging environments and locations. • Describe your dream project. It’s one where we start a close collaboration with our clients on day one and form a team with the architect and designer to create the best process and experience possible.

Above Sited on a 14-acre private estate, Modern Sunset features two glass galleries that connect this stunning home’s primary wing and secondary bedrooms to the great room and kitchen. Architect: Cosan Studio. Design: Alisha Taylor Interiors. Opposite Brad Leavitt on-site at an amazing project in Gilbert, Arizona. Photography Above by Jesse Fitton Smith; Opposite by Dan Delaney

• Name one thing your clients would be surprised to know about you. I am extremely colorblind, so when clients ask for my aesthetic advice my team just laughs.

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FULL CIRCLE CUSTOM HOMES “I ENSURE THAT EVERY VISION AND VOICE IS HEARD AND ACTED UPON. I OFTEN FEEL LIKE A TRANSLATOR BETWEEN THE ARCHITECTS, TRADES AND OWNERS.”

sk anyone who has undertaken the process of building a custom home from the ground up to share their advice, and you’ll probably hear one overarching sentiment: hire a great builder. No matter how fantastic the vision is, choosing the team that executes it is a true make-or-break moment. Thankfully, clients in Arizona don’t have to be too stressed about this decision because, for them, there is Lisa Tate. As the name of her firm, Full Circle Custom Homes, would suggest, Tate specializes in taking a home from start to finish. After graduating with a degree in architecture and learning under the auspices of Eddie Jones of Jones Studio—where she also met her architect husband, Mark—Tate decided to pivot back to her roots. “I have architectural training, but I have been a builder since I could reach the tools at my dad’s workbench,” she shares. “I have always wanted to know how things work and how to be efficient in my approach to a task.” Today, she

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brings an organized and enthusiastic mindset to home building. “I’ve created a process of working with architects, designers and owners through the design stage in order to help with pricing, options and timelines,” Tate says. “When we pull the construction permit, I should be ready to do everything, from moving dirt to painting drywall.”

How do you work with the client to bring their vision to life? I meet most of my clients when they are looking to buy a lot. I help them understand any challenging site conditions, what the finished views could be, size and estimated costs. Many clients depend on me to put together their design team: architect, civil engineer and interior designer. I keep the full circle of partners in the loop. What’s next for your firm? I started a non-profit to hire young adults who don’t have a strong family life and train them to work in construction. I’m excited to hire the first employees and share my passion with them. I hope to give them an opportunity to learn a great profession and point them in a direction they may not have found otherwise.

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Top The interior view from the kitchen island to the fireplace features long clerestory windows. Left The curved design of this home allows for a wonderfully open, yet intimate layout. The copper fascia and limestone slab floors were custom-cut to fit precisely. Right The interior hallway of this Grey Fox house was built to show the corner of butt-joined glass and a depressed edge, where river rocks can flow in and out. Opposite left An old dining room and small kitchen space were converted into this giant, beautiful environment. Opposite right This primary shower has river rocks and stepping stones that make it feel a part of nature. Photography Top + Opposite right by CJ Gershon Photography; Left, Right + Opposite left by Thompson Photographic

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LIVING STONE BUILDERS “WE ENJOY WORK THAT IS CHALLENGING AND REQUIRES FINE DETAIL. NO MATTER THE STYLE, OUR GOAL IS TO PRODUCE THE HIGHEST QUALITY RESULTS.”

tarting small and applying a strategy of steady, organic growth that is based on excellent quality and service is the key to building a great company. Enter Nate Gossage. As the Owner of Living Stone Builders, he leads an expert team that’s been applying those noble ideals to the exceptional homes and environments they’ve been creating for more than a decade. “In 2013, we started out buying smaller remodel projects in Scottsdale and Phoenix,” Gossage says. “The success we achieved there is what allowed us to take on the role of developer on larger projects, and begin hiring, managing and working in close collaboration with architects, designers and general contractors.” Recently, the firm received rave reviews in the luxury market for their Camelback Mountain spec project, which sold for $7 million in 2022. “The hillside modern home was drawn by architect Jim Blochberger at Blochberger Design,” Gossage explains. “It has unobstructed views spanning

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buildlivingstone.com 602.908.7130 livingstonebuilders from Scottsdale, across downtown Phoenix and all the way to the West Valley.” Another important aspect of Living Stone Builders is their commitment to giving back to the community. “We would like to become more involved with the affordable housing effort in Phoenix and assist in providing homes to our neighbors who are most in need.”

How do you include the client in your creative process, and how do you work together to bring their vision to life? Designing and building a dream home should be fun! We encourage clients to select their team—builder, designer and architect—before starting so that everyone is involved from day one. This leads to a much better planned and executed finished product. How do you work with clients to ensure a painless design process? Vet your team! Research those you’re considering working with, ask past clients and others in the industry about their experiences working with or for them. Good people are always happy to refer you to others who they know provide a great experience and take care of their clients.

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Top With cabinetry by Burdette Cabinet Co., interior design by Ownby Design and architecture by Blochberger Design, this modern living room is perfect for taking in stunning mountain views. Left Created in partnership with Blochberger Design, this transitional French country estate is a Paradise Valley gem. Right This state-of-the-art Arcadia kitchen boasts cabinetry by Distinctive Custom Cabinetry, a Wolf range and a custom, handmade range hood by Tin Works. Opposite left Automated pocketing sliders provide this posh primary bedroom with seamless indoor-outdoor elegance. Interiors by Ownby Design. Architecture by Blochberger Design. Opposite right Luxury and comfort abound in this Arcadia living space. Custom millwork and cabinetry by Distinctive Custom Cabinetry. Iron doors by Janus Custom Building Products. Architecture by Blochberger Design. Interiors by Jennifer Olson with Monroe Thorne Interiors. Photography Top, Right, Opposite left + Opposite right by Eric Kruk Photography; Left Rendering by Phong Huynh of Mara Studio; Headshot by Akin Akinwande of Creative Collection AZ

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“I LOVE THE INTERPLAY OF SHAPES AND LINES, AND THE PROCESS OF SKETCHING, SO SPACE PLANNING IS OFTEN ONE OF MY FAVORITE PARTS OF THE PROCESS.”

hen asked about their process, most every interior designer will touch on the importance of connection to the client. But for Amy Klosterman, Principal of AB Design Elements, that relationship constitutes an entire way of working and living. “I guess what fuels my work and also fills my personal ‘tank’ is the feeling of creating deeply personal spaces that leave clients comfortable and pleased at the end,” she says. “We make strong connections with people as we work on their homes, and it is rewarding to create a home that exceeds their expectations and simply makes them happy.” That said, the path to this outcome is not entirely simple. Klosterman and her team are known for their detailed documents and highly engaged process, which begins with listening to a client’s likes, dislikes and desires, and ends with a livable, layered, luxurious home that exudes the owner’s personality. “I love when clients are flexible, positive and expressive,” Klosterman says. “It makes the creative

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abdesignelements.com 602.525.0921 abdesignelementsllc process fun and allows us to offer options they might not have considered. I also encourage them to gather images of spaces, travel and nature that evoke a response—whether good or bad—so we can define an ideal design direction. Lastly, it’s important for them to think about how they want to live and entertain within their home, which may be different from how they have experienced their homes in the past.”

What style or elements characterize your work? A desert contemporary style works well with our local architecture and the relaxed yet elegant Arizona lifestyle, but ultimately a home should reflect the clients, the architecture and the context of the site. We want homes to be a place for clients, and their family and friends, to feel nurtured. Homes are composed of “paths” and “places”—some we move through and others where we find refuge or focus on work. What type of project would you love to work on? This is an easy answer and would be a fun diversion from our usual projects … an architecturally stunning beach property with a strong emphasis on nature and views. I would include a uniquely designed meditation and relaxation space and ideally, the primary bed would slide out to the oceanfront deck for nighttime stargazing!

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Top A contemporary, art-filled home with saturated colors and custom elements throughout, this is the perfect place for a pair of art collectors. Left A peacockcolored chair, dimensional black marble wall tiles and glass and brass shelving add loungy appeal to this dining room. Right With expansive views of the Sonoran Desert, this family room is a casual place to relax and entertain. It was featured in the November/December 2023 issue of Luxe Interiors + Design. Opposite left Desert neutrals and textured panels add interest to this kitchen. The owner is a retired graphic artist, so the “scribble” light fixture was chosen as a nod to her past career. Opposite right A custom chandelier with star-shaped, hand-blown crystal drops is sprinkled over the tub. The wall sculpture is by artist Xawery Wolski through Lisa Sette Gallery. Photography Eric Kruk Photography; Headshot by Sandra Tenuto

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EMMY COUTURE DESIGNS “NO TWO HOMES I DESIGN WILL EVER BE THE SAME, AND I THINK THAT IN ITSELF IS A MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT.”

ON A PERSONAL NOTE •D escribe your dream creative project. Anything for clients who are not afraid to step out of their comfort zone to create something bold and beautiful and unique. I think it would be amazing to have the opportunity to try something totally different and outside the box. Stay tuned for the #SetTheMood project; it’s going to be a showstopper!

ight fixtures and artwork should be placed at the proper height (not too high), a rug must never feel too small for a room and choosing the right size of cabinetry hardware is an art form. These are a few of the beliefs that guide Emily “Emmy” Marek in her design work. For her, everything is about scale and proportion. Well, that and personality. “It is so important to me that each home I design is reflective of the client,” Marek shares. “My clients, and their travels and experiences, inspire me most.” Of course, she does lean on a few other sources of influence. “Fashion is a big part of my life and actually drives a lot of my interior design choices,” she says. In fact, it

even played a role in driving her toward design, along with her own mother’s habit of redecorating and rearranging throughout Marek’s childhood. Today, the Owner and Principal of Emmy Couture Designs has built a firm that specializes in luxury new construction, whole-home renovations and the procurement of furnishings and accessories. Although based in Arizona, ECD has remote offices throughout the country, through which it completes projects for clients near and far. Asked to share her greatest success thus far, Marek says, “I love that I’ve been able to handcraft spaces that meet the tastes and needs of everyone in a home.”

Top This luxurious primary suite bathroom renovation brings a bright tranquility to the client’s everyday routines. Opposite Marek poses in one of her recent projects. Photography Top by Austin Baker; Opposite by Carrie Evans

• Who do you aspire to be like? Martyn Bullard, because he is such an incredible designer. He really brings a wow factor and creates spaces that are unexpected. Kelly Wearstler, because she is an amazing boss mom designer. I admire that she has her own fabric line, and I love her eclectic style. Rachel Zoe, because she is a fashionista after my own heart. I adore how she layers her clothing and outfits, and I believe that translates into the interior design world. • Share one thing your clients would be shocked to know about you. When you’re an entrepreneur, the business never stops! A few years ago, after having a very intense labor and delivery with my son, I had to almost immediately prep and prepare for an interview with a potential client. I took the meeting two days after giving birth—and I landed the client! • What’s on your desk? I keep it pretty neat. Right now, I have my laptop, water, a marble coaster with a cup of coffee on it, a picture of my family, some pens and paper and, of course, my phone.

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HIGH DESERT DESIGNS “ALL PAINTERS HAVE A CANVAS. MINE IS THE LANDSCAPE.”

n life and design, embracing change and facing challenges are the keys to learning, growing and achieving success. Enter Chad Norris. “High Desert Designs launched a few days before the first pandemic shutdown in March 2020,” the Gold List Honoree says. “I started with a couple of trucks, some small prospects and a goal to make a name for myself, slowly and organically. Although it was a scary time to start a business, I forged ahead and the phone kept ringing.” Today, between his nursery staff, design-build team and maintenance crew, Norris employs close to 100 people, who lend their unique skills and talents to HDD’s award-winning work. “Currently, we have a number of incredible new-build and remodel projects in the works in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Cave Creek and beyond,” he enthuses. When it comes to serving his discerning clientele, Norris takes a collaborative approach. “My design process is fluid and artistic, which is why I want to form

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a deep connection with each client early on so that I understand their expectations and gain their trust,” Norris shares. “Once the installation process begins, things can move quite quickly as new layers are added and the features, textures and colors of our living canvas evolve into something truly magical!”

Share something that sets you apart in the industry. We have our own nursery, network of private growers and a year’s worth of inventory. This allows us to control the cost, quality and consistency of our plants. Describe the style you’re most known for. A lush desert landscape that balances a main palette of cacti and succulents with infusions of perennial plants and lots of color. Just because it’s called a desert landscape doesn’t mean it’s hard, thorny and brown. What’s next? We’re about to break ground on a new office off of Deer Valley Road, which will house all of our office staff and provide us with a comfortable meeting space to share ideas and welcome clients.

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Top Located in iconic Casa Blanca, this Paradise Valley home boasts an incredible combination of layered textures and lush elements that create true curb appeal. Left HDD created myriad destinations by adding boulders to the existing natives, while the fence post cactus in the foreground, totem pole midway and multi-armed saguaro beyond draw the eye toward views of Pinnacle Peak. Right Flanked by sustainable textures and color, a specimen cactus is arranged behind the custom pool and boulder water feature to create a stunning visual centerpiece. Opposite left Nestled amongst boulders and beach pebbles, a unique aloe dichotoma makes a breathtaking statement at this Desert Mountain home’s entryway. Opposite right Clean lines and consistent cactus arrangements were used to enhance the sleek, contemporary style of this Craig Wickersham-designed home.

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RED ROCK DESIGN BUILD “AT RED ROCK, WE BRING ALL THE ELEMENTS TOGETHER TO CREATE COMPREHENSIVE, LUXURY, DESIGN-BUILD PROJECTS THAT REFLECT OUR CLIENTS’ UNIQUE VISIONS.”

hen a group of professionals with unique skills and talents share a passion for outstanding design, exceptional craftsmanship, innovative ideas and seamless teamwork, the results are truly stunning. So it is with Rick Chafey, Brett Blauvelt and their award-winning team at Red Rock Design Build, who’ve been creating one-of-akind indoor and outdoor environments for their clients for over 25 years. “The key to our enduring success is the comprehensive expertise we bring to all types of design-build projects,” Blauvelt says. “Having a licensed architect, a licensed civil engineer, licensed interior designers, as well as certified watershape designers and highly skilled craftspeople and project managers on our team means that we bring a 360-degree approach to conceiving and creating unforgettable spaces.” That superior level of know-how is the magic behind the firm’s ability to deliver innovative environments that elevate

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buildredrock.com 480.539.0111 luxury_builder their clients’ lives and lifestyles. “At Red Rock, we understand that a structure’s overall feel and its environment should be in perfect harmony,” Chafey shares. “Whether it’s where you work, play or live, our design work adheres to a set of powerful guiding principles that combine highly personalized style with optimum utility. The result? Luxury environments where people thrive.”

How is technology influencing your work? From architecture to watershapes to landscapes and beyond, we exclusively use Revit—the most advanced 3D design software—to provide our clients with properly scaled and incredibly accurate photos and videos of our designs. This allows them to really feel the space and explore it accurately before making a financial investment in a project. To this point, what do you consider your greatest success? Our aquatics division. Each year, we design and/or construct hundreds of projects in multiple markets across the globe and are proud members of the leadership team and faculty at Watershape University.

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Top Clean lines bring sophisticated simplicity to this pool and landscape by Red Rock. Left Handcrafted by Red Rock’s in-house artisans, this impressive living room is the perfect blend of artistry and comfort. Right Red Rock designed and built this exceptional outdoor space with quiet, fireside moments in mind. Opposite left The entranceway of this spa retreat was designed to invite and inspire. Opposite right Layers of natural materials, textures and colors make this spa retreat organic in feel and elegant to behold. Photography Top by Timmerman Photography; Left by Mark Boisclair; Right, Opposite left + Opposite right by Michael Woodall; Headshot by Beauty Beheld Co.

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TRADEMARK LANDSCAPE “WE CREATE BEAUTIFUL, FUNCTIONAL OUTDOOR SPACES THAT BLEND SEAMLESSLY WITH THEIR NATURAL SURROUNDINGS WHILE ELEVATING OUR CLIENTS’ LIVES.”

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andscapes that celebrate the beauty of the environment and reflect the visions of the people who live, work and play in them are true oases of joy and inspiration. As the Owner and Principal Designer at Trademark Landscape, Peggy De La Garza leads an award-winning team that embraces those ideals. “We draw inspiration from Arizona’s stunning natural landscapes,” De La Garza says. “Combining the breathtaking desert scenery and native plant life with the harmony of the site and architecture is key to every one of our design projects.” A native of Virginia, De La Garza likes to add surprise and delight to her work by weaving a bit of the East Coast in with

the West. “To me, it’s like crafting a collage where I blend flowers with cacti and cacti with palms, and it all comes together beautifully,” she shares. Another important ingredient is Trademark Landscape’s client-centric approach. “I think our greatest success is the strong relationships we’ve built with our clients over the years, many of whom return to us season after season to refresh existing projects or start something completely new. And, as our company continues to grow, we welcome new homeowners who choose to partner with us based on our outstanding reputation for exceptional designs and thoughtful, personalized service.”

ASK THE EXPERT What style or element are you most known for? I’d say our bold use of color and ability to craft hybrid landscapes that showcase a beautiful mix of annuals, perennials, subtropical plantings and desert natives. How does sustainability influence your work? We are also known for our sustainable design practices and our commitment to environmentally responsible landscaping. Preserving Arizona’s natural beauty is not merely a choice, but a responsibility we owe to future generations. Share a dream project. I would love to work on a project at the base of Mummy Mountain where I could incorporate its unique rock formations and rugged grace.

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Top A lush canvas of desert wonder, this poolside haven is adorned with a dramatic sago palm, sculptural cacti and vibrant red geraniums. Left An inviting patio space blends beautifully with the desert landscape, which features a variety of stunning succulents— including agave and aloe—robust cacti and blooming potted flowers. Right Silvery-green olive trees, a stately organ pipe cactus and spherical boxwoods are the perfect complement to this tranquil poolside. Opposite Framed by the vibrant greenery of lush ferns, flowering pink bougainvillea and potted petunias, this serene garden pathway invites exploration.

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or those who pursue their deepest passion, doing anything else would feel unnatural. So it is with Allan Rosenthal. As the Principal at Linear Fine Woodworking, he has built a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, innovative designs and a collaborative approach to creating custom cabinetry, architectural millwork and fine furnishings. “Growing up in New York, I learned woodworking from my father and began my first custom woodworking business when I was 18,” Rosenthal says. “After relocating to Arizona, I launched Linear Fine Woodworking in Tempe in 1990. Over the past 34 years, we’ve gained invaluable experience and enjoyed amazing growth.

Today, I’m proud to say, we are a multi-award-winning team of 35-plus employees who work from a state-ofthe-art, 30,000-square foot studio in Phoenix.” Along with the unique legacy and know-how he brings to the art of woodworking, Rosenthal understands that collaboration is the key to the best possible outcome. “We are extremely attentive to each client’s needs,” he shares. “Working closely with them and their designers to choose the right wood species, grain patterns, matching techniques and finishes for their projects results in finely crafted pieces and details that bring beauty, function and artistry to their homes and elevate their lifestyles.”

ASK THE EXPERT Share something that sets you apart in the industry. Producing our own veneers and specializing in grain matching. With a large variety of wood species and grain figures, our choices are unlimited. And, as one of the very few custom manufacturers that produces veneer panels in-house, we deliver pieces that exceed all expectations. What’s new and next? Over the past few years, we’ve expanded operations and made significant investments in new machinery and technology including a five-axis CNC machine, two climatecontrolled veneer rooms, an automotive spray booth and a complete design/CAD department. Looking forward, we are nearly finished building a brand-new showroom where customers can experience our wide range of veneers, grain-matching techniques, customizations and finishes firsthand.

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Top This custom Palo Alto kitchen, designed by Gaye Ferrara, was constructed from grain-sequence book-matched white oak and MIRLUX premium panels. Left As part of a substantial renovation to this Camelback Mountain residence, the kitchen and guest bath were renewed with fresh custom cabinetry and countertops. Right Tucked away in a 9,574-square-foot residence located near Park City’s Glenwild Golf Club, this custombuilt wine cellar features millwork by Linear. Opposite The in-house design team at Linear, led by Charlie Scott, contrasted dark and wide-striped Macassar ebony with a lighter African hardwood called Anigre for this Old Town Scottsdale condominium. Photography Top by Margaret Austin Photography; Left by Leland Gebhardt; Right by Paul Richer; Opposite by Design By Theory Media

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Susan Biegner

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t is probably not an exaggeration to say that the desert landscape has inspired thousands of creatives in many fields. Something about its expansive sight lines, diverse plants and wildlife and fascinating microclimates drives ingenious invention and outsidethe-box thinking. Many of architecture’s greatest minds have found the desert an immense inspiration. The same is true of an architectural legacy in the making: Biegner-Murff Architects. “The desert is a significant influence on our work,” says Owner and Principal Susan Biegner “We are both transplants to Phoenix from the

East Coast and the Southeast, and this place—with its vistas and striking vegetation—continues to command our interest.” For several decades now, the Biegner-Murff team has been garnering a reputation for bespoke architectural designs that take advantage of the opportunities a site and its surroundings offer. Of course, there is another key element in their process. “We view the client and architect relationship as profoundly collaborative and foundational to the nature of our design practice,” Biegner shares. “The client is the catalyst for our firm’s creativity, not an obstacle.”

ASK THE EXPERT What style do you feel characterizes your work? We are not comfortable with characterizing our work under a particular style, but if asked, we would say desert modern. It is desert in that it’s very much informed by the native landscape, with the goal of integrating the site into the architecture. At the same time, we are drawn to the values of materiality, warmth and a sensitivity to scale that the modern style conveys. What’s next for your firm? We are focused on continuing to build our real estate and development portfolio, which we’ve fostered by purchasing, remodeling and renting other small-scale commercial properties. We’ll also always be investing in our practice creatively and professionally.

Left This outdoor room is embraced by the home’s material and landscape palette. The project was a collaboration with Vista General, Berghoff Design Group, Bohemy Houz and Modern Nest. Photography Jason Roehner

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ROBINETTE ARCHITECTS “DESIGN IS A FASCINATING, CHALLENGING AND ADDICTIVE PROFESSION THAT SEEKS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS WITH CREATIVE SOLUTIONS. I LOVE WHAT I DO.”

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hen exceptional talent and skill is combined with a comprehensive and collaborative way of working and the unique ability to focus global perspectives through a local lens, great design is the result. Since 1984, Ron Robinette and his awardwinning team at Robinette Architects have been creating world-class designs that embody Arizona’s unique landscape, culture and spirit. “We not only specialize in one-of-a-kind custom homes but have made it our mission to do the best work in residential design in Southern Arizona,” Robinette says. “Over time, we’ve expanded our services to include all facets of architec-

ture, residential design, landscape design, interior and exterior design and site selection to provide a truly turnkey client experience.” The special sense of place that Robinette brings to design begins with his abiding passion for Arizona and his first-rate team. “Most of our staff are Tucson natives,” he shares. “This provides us with an innate feel for how to create living spaces that ‘live well’ year-round in our beautiful surroundings. Additionally, we are always studying old and new buildings in our environment as well as classic and cutting-edge designs to better understand how to respond to our clients’ unique and challenging sites with innovative ideas and techniques.”

ASK THE EXPERT What project put your firm on the map? It was two custom homes that were featured in 1987’s “Street of Dreams.” Both homes won first place awards for their design—one was chosen by design professionals and the other by the public. Share influences that inspire your designs. I appreciate how different buildings have traditionally been designed to work well in our environment. A few that I enjoy visiting again and again include Taliesin West, Arcosanti, the Pima County Courthouse, the Arizona Inn and the University of Arizona Library.

Left This winter home was designed with multiple indoor-outdoor areas and distinct exterior spaces for sunning around the dramatic vanishing-edge pool, while the expansive covered patios and entry court are perfect for entertaining and enjoying the stunning hilltop views. Photography William Lesch Photography

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STUDIO ANDARCIA ARCHITECTURE “TALIESIN WEST WAS THE DESTINATION OF MY JOURNEY TO THE SOUTHWEST, FOLLOWED BY THE COMMITMENT OF CREATING UNIQUE RESIDENTIAL HOME DESIGNS.”

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or many creative professionals, the legendary influence of another played a key role in their career. Victor Andarcia, Principal of Studio Andarcia Architecture, is one such individual, and his great inspiration was Frank Lloyd Wright. “It was 25 years ago, after working in the field for some years, that I arrived in Arizona for an interview to an apprenticeship program at Wright’s prestigious School of Architecture,” he says. “The experience of living, working and learning in these buildings enriched my knowledge with a deeper understanding of the realm of architecture. Since then, I have been driven by the beauty and the spirit of the desert landscape.”

Studio Andarcia employs a modern, contemporary approach for innovative solutions, connecting design and people through special attention to the details. Each client’s personality and lifestyle become the center of the team’s process. “We want to create environments that reflect their inhabitants, because that is how we enhance our clients’ everyday,” Andarcia explains. “I am interested in designing spaces that create an emotional response and moments of reflection. Architecture is an art—space making is the composition of materials in such a way that touches the human spirit. Only in this fashion does the achievement of a dream home come to fruition.”

ASK THE EXPERT How do you include the client in your creative process? The main objective is getting to know the client, listening and translating desires and visions into space planning. This is crucial in making their dream home materialize iconic, genuine and timeless architecture that celebrates place in harmony with nature. What style is your firm most known for? The studio creates modern and contemporary, innovative designs with excellent detailing. We also focus on responding to the client’s vision, site specifics and the surrounding natural world.

Above This contemporary residence includes an elevated, suspended terrace above the desert at the pool patio. It serves as a viewing platform, as well as a bird walk, and provides a great location to take in the scenery and experience Arizona sunsets.

What type of project would you love to take on? A custom, modern home design with an artistic state of mind, using exposed concrete walls, glass, natural materials and lots of natural light. Ideally, it would be a wonderful mountain-side home with a main view toward the sea.

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or a truly skilled home builder, there may be no greater joy and happy challenge than working with innovative, outside-the-box creative thinkers. When an architect or designer pushes the limits—outlining visions that break the mold in pursuit of gorgeous, personalized environments—it invites those who bring the design to life the chance to evolve, too. Enter, the team at Manship Builders. “Since founding our firm in 1983, we have had a continual stream of beautiful projects that only seem to grow more refined and intricate as architects and designers continue to innovate,” says Jim Manship, who runs the firm alongside son Chris. “We love to build in every style of architecture. Great design is contagious and a blast to be a part of. Whether we are working on a French country-inspired estate or a cutting-edge modern retreat on a hillside, our focus is always the same: quality and craftsmanship.” Best known for its work in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Sedona, Tucson and

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Flagstaff, Manship Builders is wellversed in the aesthetic leanings of Arizona luxury design. The secret to the success, Chris says, is simple. “Without dedicated team members, we would not have the presence we do. We have a family dynamic, with our employees having an average of 10 to 12 years with our company.”

How do you work with clients to ensure a painless process? There is no painless process, because that is what sparks growth and creativity. Overcoming challenges is a rewarding part of the journey. What type of project would you love to take on? More of what we already do—projects that evoke joy in our clients. It’s such a privilege to see them living out the dreams they have worked so hard for in homes we helped to create. What is next for your firm? We are always looking for ways to provide more value to our clients: products, methods, designs, education, etc. As costs have climbed and developable land has dwindled, we’ve made a big push into assisting previous clients with updates to meet lifestyle changes.

Left + Right This home’s design involves multiple visual layers, placing it firmly within its setting and providing views from nearly every room. Architecture by Charles R. Stinson and interior design by David Michael Miller. Photography Corey Gaffer Photography; Headshot by Air Major Media

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uilding on a family heritage that spans more than five decades, Salcito Custom Homes continues to be guided by their firmly held values, and by their commitment to their clients, their projects, their colleagues and their employees. President Anthony Salcito has memories of walking on custom homesites with his father from as early as 1980. Salcito Custom Homes was originally established in 1978 by his mother and father. The company took off in the 1980s when they built dozens of high-end multi-million dollar custom homes in the Desert Highlands neighborhood. In the 1990s they expanded into the Desert Mountain area, and in 2000, Anthony founded the company’s concierge division, which today provides home management services for 100plus estate-style homes throughout Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Describing the design-build process, Anthony says: “Our projects are distinctly built with the highest-quality building products, and are unmistakable in their fit, finish

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Anthony Salcito PRESIDENT

salcito.com 480.585.5065 salcitocustomhomes and timelessness. With hundreds of projects delivered Valley-wide, our portfolio is diverse and encompasses both traditional and modern custom homes, renovations, additions and boutique commercial buildings.” Put simply, the entire Salcito team prides themselves on consistently providing the highest level of service.

What style are you most known for? We build traditional and modern style homes and are known for our complex, architecturally significant, iconic hillside custom home projects. What communities do you work in? We work in Scottdale, Paradise Valley and Northern Arizona in developments including Silverleaf, DC Ranch, Estancia, Whisper Rock, Desert Mountain, Pine Canyon and Forest Highlands. Most of our projects are in masterplanned, gated golf course communities. How do you work with clients to ensure a painless design process? We have been in business for 45 years and our expertise makes for a painless experience. We also work in 3D so clients can visualize their home throughout the entire design process.

Left + Right Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the Silverleaf Country Club, this home is approximately 9,000 square feet and oriented with views of the McDowell Mountains. It was created for a repeat SCH client in collaboration with David Michael Miller, PHX Architecture and Berghoff Design Group. Photography Werner Segarra; Headshot by Michael Franco

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here are many qualities that contribute to turning an interior designer into a legend of the industry. One of them, certainly, is the longevity to have evolved through many aesthetic trends. Enter, Janet Brooks. Upon being asked what she feels is her greatest success up to now, she says, “Honestly, I think is it the ability to incorporate the knowledge and experience we’ve gained through 30-plus years of designing. It’s amazing to see styles and trends coming back—after being in disfavor for a while—and then incorporating them into cutting-edge projects today. We are going through an interesting time in design right now, where the backlash of all the gray has swung us quickly back to colors and patterns we haven’t seen since the 70s, 80s and 90s! We haven’t touched travertine as a flooring material for 20-plus years, but it’s back. Don’t take trends too seriously!” But do express delight for them and any other style preferences,

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Janet Brooks PRINCIPAL

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because Brooks and her team are all about what their clients envision for their lifestyles. “Our tagline is ‘luxury that lives well,’” Brooks shares. “To us, this says that we are not interested in impressing other people, but rather in the creation of a level of luxury that enriches our clients’ lives in personal ways.”

What type of project would you love to take on? We have designed in many styles, from farmhouse to Art Deco to mountain cabin to island tropics. We purposely do not want to embrace a certain look and call it “ours.” The challenge and stimulation of diving into a project that involves a unique architectural style or a personal art collection or a geographic location that provides both lifestyle challenges and cultural enrichment … this is what feeds our creative soul. How do you work with clients to ensure a painless design process? We keep the perspective that interior design is a very personal service. Some of our clients are involved with every decision and enjoy going to showrooms, warehouses and manufacturers to see options and delve into the possibilities. Others would rather have us do the legwork and present final selections to them. The consistency is clear communication and transparency.

Left This protected patio off the dining and family room is a luxurious way to enjoy the outdoors in comfort. Right A square table for 10 makes for a festive dining environment. Photography Austin LaRue; Headshot by Claudia Johnstone

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s big breaks go, few prove more exciting than those involving celebrities and broadcast moments. Just ask Lindsay Kadlick. Her namesake firm took off after an early project in Paradise Valley was featured during the NFL draft on ESPN. “After that, it was also published in local and national magazines,” Kadlick shares. “I had only established the firm a few years earlier after moving back to the Valley from San Francisco, and since then, we’ve had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects.” Indeed, whether for material selections in a new build or complete furniture and decor packages, Kadlick and team have been busy. Known for a natural, minimal aesthetic that incorporates clean lines and organic materials, they leave serene and organized atmospheres in their creative wake. At the same time, each residence is fully focused on the client and a product of close collaboration with them and their other experts. “We work hand-in-hand with the architect

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Lindsay Kadlick

OWNER AND PRINCIPAL DESIGNER

lindsaykadlickinteriors.com 602.561.2363 lkadlickinteriors and builder from the very beginning phases of a project,” Kadlick says. “Honesty, attention to detail and reliability are the cornerstones of our approach. We are not only trusted partners to our clients, but also integral contributors to the success of the entire design and build team, ensuring every project’s excellence.”

Up to this point, what do you feel has been your greatest success? I’m grateful for all the accomplishments we’ve achieved. However, I believe our biggest success is the number of repeat clients we’ve had over the years. We’ve experienced so much growth just from word-of-mouth and our clients sharing their experience with others. I believe this is a true testament to our reputation and the service we provide. What is the next move for your firm? Our goal is to expand the team to handle a greater volume of projects and to provide an even higher level of customer satisfaction. As we solidify our reputation locally, we plan to take on additional out-of-state projects, further broadening our reach and impact in the world of interior design.

Left Philipp Selva’s Indigo armchair, upholstered in a Clarke & Clarke chenille fabric and purchased at CAI Designs, is a perfect statement in this space. Right Vertical-grain rift-cut white oak cabinets by Distinctive Custom Cabinetry complement a gray marble countertop from Galleria of Stone. Photography Dallas & Harris Photography; Headshot by Orchid + Bloom Photography

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TERESE MESSINA DESIGNS “TIMELESSNESS RESONATES, AND I STRIVE TO BALANCE SIMPLICITY AND CLASSIC LINES WITH ELEMENTS OF ORNAMENTATION THROUGH TEXTURE, PATTERN AND COLOR.”

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nduring design doesn’t follow fads or trends. As Founder and Principal Designer of her namesake firm, Terese Messina takes inspiration from a much more personal source. “I am most influenced by my clients,” she says. “I’ve had the good fortune to work with really interesting people who become my creative partners, and I like for them to have a voice in the design direction of their home.” Messina keeps the focus on curating signature themes and aesthetics for her clients. “I love when a client has artifacts or a collection of curated art, which then informs and

influences my designs,” she adds. That level of collaboration is key to all of her work and an important part of her firm’s DNA. “I am a big believer that a client’s spaces should be a reflection of their lifestyle and their tastes, not mine,” Messina explains. “By listening and learning about their likes and dislikes, I turn what they love into spaces that are beautiful, livable and uniquely theirs.” What’s next for Terese Messina Designs? Working out of a new office space in El Dorado Square, the boutique firm is only opting for hand-picked projects that keep them engaged in every phase of the process.

ASK THE EXPERT What style is your firm most known for? I have not built my business on one specific style but view each project and client as its own unique, individual creative expression. In this way, I’m able to work across many different styles. Can you elaborate on the communities you work in? I design primarily single-family, high-end, custom residences. Although I work equally with remodels and new construction, I love the endless possibilities of creating a home from the ground up. It’s amazing to envision something brand new, watch it take shape and then fill it with personality and beauty.

Above Leather and brass light fixtures punctuate the dining room, leading the eye outward to the natural landscape beyond and views of Camelback Mountain. Photography Laura Moss Photography

What has been your greatest success? My greatest success is building enduring client relationships. Working solely on referrals, I have maintained a healthy business in that manner for many years.

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“WE WORK TO UNDERSTAND HOW OUR CLIENTS LIVE AND WHAT THEY LOVE, THEN USE OUR EXPERTISE AND VISION TO CREATE FUNCTIONAL SPACES THEY’LL ENJOY DAILY.”

t is always satisfying when a business comes full circle. Desert Foothills Landscape began modestly, when the team went door-to-door looking for potential clients in the early days. From that persistent work ethic came the installation of the Carefree Desert Gardens in Carefree, Arizona, in 2011. That effort led to nationally recognized residential designs and soon they were immersed in the growth and development of the blooming North Scottsdale and North Phoenix Valley landscape design efforts. Desert Foothills’ Vice President and Lead Designer, Jake Plocher says: “We are honored and excited to be designing the Carefree Desert Gardens 2024 refresh. It will continue to highlight some of the gorgeous desert plants that were installed years ago and introduce some new desert specimens of unique texture, color and vibrance that further explore the diversity of Arizona’s beauty.” In the years since completing their first designs for the gardens, both DFL’s

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Jake Plocher

VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND LEAD DESIGNER

dflaz.com 480.488.0128 dfl_az business and capabilities have grown exponentially. Plocher explains: “In the last decade we have expanded to establish our own in-house hardscape, synthetic turf, concrete and pool building divisions to enable us to be a true one-stop shop. We provide cohesive, awe-inspiring packages that exceed our clients’ visions.”

Please elaborate on the kinds of projects you work on. We work on exterior projects for brand-new, custom homes and remodels, ranging from townhomes on Camelback Mountain to sprawling estates in North Scottsdale. There is so much variety—from traditional Southwestern adobe styles to Tuscan villas and modern homes—in a diversity of settings. Each property is a fresh canvas with unique views and environments to blend and highlight. How can clients create a seamless experience with trade professionals? Communication is key between clients and professionals. The more your team understands about your expectations and visions, the better they can work to fulfill them for you. This is also helpful when the inevitable unexpected event occurs.

Left Stunning specimens placed impeccably along a serpentine driveway make a big impact on the approach to this home. Right A relaxing and reflective sunset pool paradise allows the homeowners to soak in the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Photography Brian Goddard

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ith its weather vanetopped cupola and shake shingle roof, this stoneaccented cottage is the kind of fabled structure you might spy in the English countryside, caressed by a blanket of heather. Pan out, though, and you’ll glimpse the unmistakable sight of desert palm trees. And from late winter to early spring, when the wind blows just so, the faint scent of citrus laces the air—all telltale clues you’re in Phoenix’s Arcadia neighborhood, which was developed as an orange grove in the early part of the 20th century. Suzanne King grew up a few blocks from the house and knew it well: Its storybook garden gate and board-and-batten visage had beguiled generations of women in her family over the years. When her husband, Austin, a local custom builder, learned the property was coming to market, he toured it and sent her a video, halfjokingly proposing they buy the place. “I showed the video to my mom, and she said, ‘Your grandma always drove past that house because she loved it so much,’ ” Suzanne relays. Feeling the pull of fate, she emphatically said yes. “It was definitely one of those zero-to-60 moments,” Austin notes. Safeguarding the 1951 rambler’s distinctive shell became the builder’s chief priority. “We do a lot of new construction, and so much of the neighborhood has become teardowns,” he observes. “It was important for us to preserve as much of the exterior character as we could, though it also needed a bit of a hug.” Sensitive like-for-like changes were key to the abode’s rebirth. “We pulled a lot of inspiration from the old house while modernizing it and essentially redoing everything,” Austin says. To the untrained eye, alterations to the façade might appear minimal, but nearly every surface was deconstructed and built back better. The core of the dwelling was razed and rebuilt with new vaulted trusses to increase interior volume. On the exterior, fresh siding faithfully replicates what was there before, a new shake roof mimics the previous version, and all doors and windows were replaced, including the original leaded glass ones,

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which had become too delicate to stay. “We loved them, but sadly they were bowing,” he says. “It felt like if you sneezed, they might break.” For the interior finishes, the couple hewed to a classic mix of white oak floors, nickel gap siding and custom wainscoting. “When you’re in the industry, people expect your home to be elevated,” Austin notes. “We wanted something that reflected us and would stand the test of time, not have a date stamp on it.” The large vaulted sitting room features its original rough-sawn paneling, which the couple painstakingly took down, preserved and reinstalled. In the same room, custom bookshelves with a library ladder, built by carpenter Randy Bitzer, showcase an array of family keepsakes. While crisp white walls bring a calming, modern sensibility to the home, the use of moodier saturated hues channels a Cotswolds vibe befitting the cottage exterior. Inky marine paint swaddles the dining room and ties it to the walk-in pantry cabinetry. Shades of blue and sage also coat the wainscoting in the children’s bedrooms, which they had a hand in designing. In the end, the family’s favorite spot might just be the built-in breakfast nook, where the kids love to watch the neighborhood bunnies, woodpeckers and quails frolic on the front lawn. Many homeowners might have been tempted to blow out the back of the house for a cavernous great room with an outsize cooking space, but Austin and Suzanne treasured the kitchen’s original location at the front of the residence. “One of the more unique features of Arcadia is that there’s a lot of front yard living,” she says. As such, Austin worked with landscape architect Russell Greey to create more spaces to congregate on the street-facing side, including a new patio, while amping up the curb appeal along the way: The front garden gate’s arch is now wrapped in a romantic swag of Pink Iceberg roses, making the setting even more idyllic. The changes haven’t gone unnoticed. Several former owners have stopped by to admire the work and share their memories. Says Austin, “It’s pretty great when multiple people who’ve lived here prior go out of their way to tell you how much your house meant to them.”

A library ladder glides along custom millwork by Rafterhouse carpenter Randy Bitzer in the sitting room. Dunn-Edwards’ Milk Glass paint establishes a blank canvas for the family’s collectibles and accessories, like the vintage chair.

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Above: Natural elements, such as the wood finish on a pair of Four Hands armchairs and the discreet Anthropologie desk, provide a design through line in the sitting room. The leather ottoman is also by Four Hands. Opposite: The antique game board on the wall, scored at Antiquities Warehouse, ties into the sitting room’s neutral palette. A brown leather sectional from Article underscores the subdued color scheme.

Above: At the sun-drenched custom kitchen banquette, Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn chairs from Design Within Reach and a Four Hands table afford the family unobstructed views of the front yard. A gallery wall with art sourced from Anthropologie adds a playful touch. Opposite: A custom leaded glass window by Powers Stained Glass serves as the focal point of the walk-in pantry. Calacatta Umber marble from Arizona Tile and a Brizo faucet top cabinetry by Public House Creative.

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Above: Whimsical and wild, the powder room’s Rifle Paper Co. wallpaper depicts a riot of flora and fauna. The coordinating navy beadboard sets off a wall-mounted Brizo faucet, while Calacatta Umber marble from Arizona Tile crowns custom cabinetry by Rafterhouse. Opposite: In one of the children’s bedrooms, a Crate & Kids spindle-style bed stands out against wainscoting coated in Benjamin Moore’s Wedgewood Gray. With its charming wallpaper and petite pendant, both from Anthropologie, the cozy nook encourages reading well past bedtime.

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Above: An RH dining table and CB2 chairs give the King family plenty of elbow room for alfresco meals on the rear patio. Outdoor dining is made melodious thanks to an artisan wind-bell from Cosanti Originals. Opposite: The patio lies just steps from the primary bedroom via French doors by Sierra Pacific Windows. A table lamp from Pottery Barn illuminates the Crate & Barrel bed, dressed in linens from the same brand.

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Architecture: Bryan Rains, Rains Design, Inc. Interior Design: Holly Wright, Holly Wright Design Home Builder: Stephanie Fox, Platinum Companies, Inc. Landscape Architecture: David Creech, CFdesign

hanks to 25 years of sunfilled family vacations, Desert Mountain has long held a special place in the hearts of one Washington state couple. So, with retirement in close sight, the empty nesters decided to look for a second home in the area. The search wasn’t as easy as they hoped, but when the wife drove by a hillside lot on a hunt with their real estate agent, she knew she’d found the one. “It spoke to me,” she says, pointing to the stunning mountain views that drew her in. “We’re very much people who like to be in nature. We love to hike, ski and snowshoe. That’s our jam.” While the property came with its own plans by residential designer Bryan Rains and general contractor Stephanie Fox, the couple—who are builders themselves—worked with the team to make modifications, shifting the house slightly to enhance the down valley view and increasing the size of the covered outdoor living area. Before construction could commence, Fox and project manager Carrie Vorwerk excavated the boulderstrewn landscape to create a flat building site. Working closely with landscape designer David Creech, the team carefully relocated many large saguaros. “Saguaros are prized possessions,” Fox notes. “We’re always very mindful of placing them in a location where they’re going to be frequently seen and enjoyed.” Creech also selected the Mexican fence post cacti that line the driveway to create a sense of procession. It befits the stucco-clad contemporary dwelling, which is accented by stone walls and shaded by deep roof overhangs. “This house looks as if it’s embedded into the site and has a connection to the land,” he says. The many floor-to-ceiling windows and doors—blurring the lines between inside and out— enhance that relationship. Visitors understand this immediately upon entry, thanks to the large expanse of glass in the front foyer. It frames a view of totem-like saguaros towering over an infinityedge swimming pool, mountains in the distance. “It’s an unbelievable first impression,” Rains says.

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Envisioning a warm, contemporary Southwest design that embraced those mountain vistas, the owners recruited interior designer Holly Wright. Working closely with Rains and Fox, the designer incorporated natural materials, such as wood and stone, with pops of black steel. “We kept it fairly simple and brought in elements that supported the views without distracting from them,” Wright explains. For the great room’s living space that meant oak flooring as well as a black granite fireplace set below a panel of cold-rolled steel. The materials offer a textural counterpoint to the clean white walls, as does the pair of paintings that hang behind the tailored white sectional. “We wanted to bring in warm tones and create visual interest with art,” the designer says. To foster a separate sense of space in the adjoining dining room, Wright lined a wall niche with an ebony-and-gold wallcovering designed to look like wood and installed a built-in eucalyptus console. Suspended above, a pair of modern pendants illuminate the long dining table. “It was such a big area that we needed to have some depth to let it hold its own,” Wright explains. She continued the use of wood, stone and metal in the open kitchen, where a blackenedsteel range hood contrasts with flat-faced rift-cut oak cabinetry and veiny white quartzite. Ideal for gatherings, the space includes both a large island and a posh bar with leathered black granite counters that opens to the poolside patio. As with other rooms in the home, Wright used wood to add depth in the primary bedroom. Eucalyptus panels create a warm backdrop to a white plaster fireplace with a blackenedsteel ledge. A pair of white chaise lounges, meanwhile, offer an intimate spot for the owners to relax in front of floor-to-ceiling windows that look out to the distant mountains. “The earthy, restrained palette of the bedroom lets the greenery and desert colors outside shine,” Wright muses. It’s these cozy finishing touches that make this a vacation abode that the owners can enjoy for another 25 years. “Holly truly made this house a home,” the wife says. “We feel so blessed to wake up to that view in this bedroom.”

Designer Holly Wright kept the palette neutral in this Scottsdale abode’s living area with an oversize Nathan Anthony sectional and a Verellen swivel chair, both from Alexander Sinclair. “When the doors are open, you don’t have competing elements,” she says.

To create drama in the great room, Wright installed a black-and-gold Thibaut wallcovering from Palavela Home in the dining niche. She then infused warmth with a eucalyptus built-in unit as well as a Sólido coffee table in the living area.

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Above: The bar is outfitted with white oak cabinetry by Designs and Styles, leathered black granite countertops from The Stone Collection and a Blanco sink. When the windows are open, both indoor and outdoor living areas are easily served. Opposite: Wright emphasized the height of the dining room with a wood ceiling and pair of modern Arteriors chandeliers from Hinkley’s Lighting. Beneath are a Kravet table and upholstered chairs by Adriana Hoyos from Alexander Sinclair.

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“The earthy, restrained palette of the bedroom lets the greenery and desert colors outside shine.” – H O L LY W R I G H T

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Eucalyptus wood paneling from Designs and Styles adds an organic touch to the primary bedroom, where Robert James Collection nightstands flank an upholstered bed by Adriana Hoyos. Wright sourced the artworks from Leftbank Art, and the lounge chairs are by Bernhardt.

Stacked ledgestone from Anasazi Stone Company, Inc. and stucco help the home blend into the site. General contractor Stephanie Fox and landscape designer David Creech worked closely to relocate saguaros throughout the property.

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WILD & FREE Taking her cues from nature, a Scottsdale painter explores the earth’s complexities. WRITTEN BY MIKKI BRAMMER PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK LIPCZYNSKI

rtist Joan Maureen Collins paints like a sculptor. “It’s a lot of putting on, taking off, putting on, taking off,” she says. “Over time, it builds up, and I’m able to discover interesting, mysterious pieces underneath.” By shaping, scraping and layering acrylic paint on the canvas, occasionally incorporating other media such as oil sticks and graphite, Collins creates abstract works that embrace imperfection. She applies the paint with found natural materials such as feathers and branches. Other tools she works with are equally unorthodox—brooms, Swiffer handles, spatulas and various household items are all fair game. No matter what she uses to craft them, each work stems from the same kernel of inspiration: her passion for the environment. “Abstraction is my visual language for my love of nature,” she explains. “That’s why I like to paint—I can almost explain my thoughts better through art than saying it out loud.” Collins believes nature’s beauty comes from its subtle complexities, which she expresses in her latest series, “Entangled Beauty.” Originally inspired by her desert surroundings, the artist expanded beyond the Southwest setting on a recent trip to Ireland. Taking a 120-inch roll of unstretched canvas to the coast, she placed it in the Irish Sea and painted as the waves washed over it. Pulling the canvas back to the shoreline, Collins applied colorful organic ink, pressed free-floating seaweed and plant life onto the piece, and rolled it up. After stepping upon the work to allow the natural objects to form an imprint, she hung the canvas on her friend’s clothesline to dry. “It was kind of a switch for me to do that, and it was really fun,” she says, adding that the process was a great reminder of the earth’s fragility. “The more fragile something is, the more we care about it. The more we see the beauty, the more we understand that it’s something we need to hold on to.” The artist credits her own understanding to her many travels. “I’ve been able to see amazing places, some ugly, some pretty,” Collins says. “You see that juxtaposition, a push and a pull.” How she expresses what she sees, she explains, is similar to photography. “I just put it on the canvas,” she says. “I want people to share my experience. And to an even greater extent, I want them to share my love for our earth.”

Joan Maureen Collins describes her “Entangled Beauty” series—which includes Entangled Beauty (left, foreground), Fleeting Equilibrium, Cascading Dreamscapes, Enigmatic Vistas (left, top to bottom) and The Beauty of Open Space (opposite)—as “a way to appreciate the painterly surface alongside markings left by nature.”

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One couple’s thoughtful renovation revives an old adobe home in Phoenix.

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Interior Design: Kylie Wolfe, Wolfe Studios Home Builder: Rob Withem, Loyal Construction Company, LLC

s Phoenix grows beyond its original borders, there are still, intimate stretches of the city where the past lingers on. You feel this languid shift in time while strolling through historic neighborhoods like Willo, where the streets are lined with old palm trees and an eclectic mix of homes nearing a century in age. One such house—a 1929 adobe-style dwelling listed on the National Register of Historic Places—promised everything designer Kylie Wolfe and her husband Davis hoped for their next chapter: a desert oasis far from their former life in foggy San Francisco. Though modified over the decades, the interior’s thick block masonry and plasterwork visible in the photos online were enough to persuade them to buy sight unseen. “Because of what I do, I got a sense of what was going on there,” explains Kylie, who saw beyond the builder-grade kitchen and orange-hued wood flooring. For Davis, “love at first sight would be an overstatement,” he laughs. “But I’m thankful that Kylie has such vision. I can follow that and see what’s possible.” In person, their faith was rewarded with coved plaster ceilings, archways, and a curved fireplace featuring a surround and hearth covered in authentic Saltillo tile. Such crafted details “are hard to replicate these days,” Kylie says. “It was clear what was original versus what was slapped on.” She knew a modern yet deeply empathetic renovation could smooth these rough transitions between time periods. After painting the walls a fresh white, the couple decided to live in the home for a while to get acquainted with its bones, down to the darkly patinated door hardware that “feels really cool and tactile,” Davis notes. “It’s amazing that these operational pieces withstood the test of time.” More changes became possible when the couple found general contractor Rob Withem, who “lives in F.Q. Story, another historic neighborhood,” Kylie says. “He shares our love for restoration.” Armed with a team of talented craftspeople, Kylie and Withem ensured structural changes remained true to the home’s adobe contours, like the living room’s new built-in shelves softly plastered to mimic the textured fireplace. They

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also carved out a new archway between the dining area and kitchen, painstakingly shaped “to be an exact replica of the original in the living room,” Kylie notes. In the kitchen, they added a coved ceiling to match the existing ones in other rooms as well as a tapered range hood, again designed to echo the living room’s shapely fireplace. Kylie then reconfigured the cramped kitchen layout to expand the entire space, making room for an additional window—the only change that required formal approval from the National Register. But it was a necessary one to see “the hummingbirds that come next to the window to feed on the flowers,” Kylie explains. Despite her contemporary integrated millwork design, the reimagined space still feels true to the abode’s soul thanks to warm white oak cabinetry and a chiseled-edge porcelain tile floor. Even the ceramic dishware Davis made by hand when they lived in San Francisco fits into the scheme. “Those layers of rich materials and textures help tell the story of our home,” she adds. The designer favored a “heavy blend of vintage and new,” she explains. “We tried to get things with some grit and animated elements to them.” Deeply veined travertine accents the cluster of contemporary nesting coffee tables as well as the 1970s dining table imported from Italy. And in the living room, cloudy white sofas and sheer drapes live next to a vintage Turkish kilim rug and antique French verdure tapestry. Leather and wood are mellowed like fine wine in pieces such as a beloved midcentury safari chair, a set of vintage rope-legged stools from France and a bookcase Davis stripped himself. Kylie also gravitated toward handmade light fixtures that borrow the dwelling’s plaster and aged-metal finishes. Hues overall feel attuned to the desert, an ombre of “rusts, cognac and Saltillo brown,” she explains. “We pared the colors down. At this time in our lives, we wanted a place of rejuvenation and respite.” As the renovation took shape, so too did their new life. “The energy that we’ve created here is really calming,” Davis says. And the home feels more in harmony with itself—far from a time capsule, it’s a space that gracefully marks the passing decades. “Truly timeless designs are a collection of eras,” Kylie adds, “all blended together to make something beautiful.”

“I wanted to do an empathetic renovation that leans into the desert,” designer Kylie Wolfe says of her 1929 adobe-style home. The arched entry door hints at similarly shaped architectural elements inside.

Left: Mirroring the originals, a new archway now connects the kitchen to the main gathering areas. A vintage stool from France and a print by artist Carlisle Burch mark the transition between spaces. Opposite: For a serene vibe, Wolfe says she “pulled back on color,” instead emphasizing organic textures. In the dining room, a vintage travertine table is paired with oak chairs from Anthropologie and custom pendants.

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Above: The kitchen’s plain-sawn white oak cabinetry from Palo Verde Cabinet Company complements the handmade ceramic dishware. An encaustic brick tile backsplash from Tile Resource & Design and Della Terra Quartz countertops by Arizona Tile complete the space. Opposite: Handcrafted Arto porcelain floor tile from Craftsman Court Ceramics and a sculpted plaster hood fabricated by general contractor Rob Withem lend a bespoke air to the kitchen. The Newport Brass faucet and vintage stools add to the patina.

Left: In every room, charm lies in the handcrafted details. See the MQuan Studio ceramic chain hanging in the bedroom and the entry’s vintage console from Indus Design Imports, above which is an artwork sourced from Mexico City. Opposite: To maximize space in the primary bedroom, the designer selected a streamlined oak headboard with integrated nightstands from Article. The bed is dressed in Parachute linens; underfoot is a vintage Turkish rug.

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