Joesler: Tucson's most well-known architect

Last Updated on August 27, 2023 by Kim Labriola

Joesler and the Murpheys

Josias Joesler is arguably the most well-known Tucson architect. Originally from Switzerland and coming to Tucson after living in various cities across Europe and then California, Joesler collaborated with developer John Murphey and his wife Helen on over 400 residential and commercial projects in Tucson from 1927 until his death in 1956.

Streamline Modern style home in historic Sam Hughes with an expansive mural painted by renowned artist Ted DeGrazia. — Streamline Moderne style home in Sam Hughes is thought to have been designed by Josias Joesler.

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Historic Joesler designed home in Catalina Foothills Estates with a pool

Beautifully restored home designed by architect Josias Joesler in the 1930s, Catalina Foothills Estates, Tucson Arizona

Charming library in a Joesler designed home in Tucson Arizona

Elegant bedroom suite with a cozy sitting room and fireplace

Joesler buildings

Some of the projects that Joesler is known for are the St. Philips in the Hills Episcopal Church (1936) at River and Campbell, the Broadway Village (1939) at Broadway and Country Club, The Ghost Ranch Lodge (1941) on Miracle Mile, St. Michael’s & All Angels Episcopal Church (1953) on Wilmot, and many homes in the Catalina Foothills Estates, Sam Hughes, and Tucson Country Club Estates neighborhoods.

Joesler's own residence built in 1936 in midtown Tucson — Joesler’s own residence built in 1936 in midtown Tucson

Josias Joesler designed home for sale in Broadway Village Tucson, Arizona — Here’s a Joelser designed ranch style home c. 1945 located in Broadway Village among a small enclave of Joesler designed homes.

Joesler style

Joesler was known for designing homes in many different types of Revival styles, but using local materials to create a romantic version of what newcomers expected to see in the area. Often his buildings used mortar washed burnt adobe, stuccoed adobe, clay tile floors, clay tile roofs, brick chimney details, and wrought iron weather vanes.