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.
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Mortar washed burnt adobe was a signature building material for Josias Joesler
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 and Tucson Country Club Estates neighborhoods.
Joesler’s own residence built in 1936 in midtown Tucson
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.
Joesler designed home from 1936
A Joesler home in Tucson Country Club
Joesler’s Broadway Village at Broadway and Country Club
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This is the fourth in a series of blogs about important Tucson Architects. Next week will feature Nicholas Sakellar, FAIA.
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