What is adobe? Adobe has been used throughout the world and is one of the earliest building materials. Adobe works best in dry climates, one of the reasons we see adobe homes in Tucson and throughout the desert southwest. Older adobe is a mixture of clay, sand, water, and organic material such as straw, that’s […]
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Take a look at this fantastic example of an Arts and Crafts home for sale right here in Tucson. Pasadena architect Arthur Heineman designed the home constructed in 1908. Stonework and shake shingle siding make up the exterior of the bungalow home. The stone was probably mined from the nearby quarry at the base of
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Chances are, you haven’t heard of Annie Graham Rockfellow. Somehow, Arizona’s first female architect got pushed aside in local history for several decades. So, who is she? Annie Rockfellow was the first woman to study architecture at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one year after they allowed women to enroll. After working back east for several
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Henry Jaastad was an important local figure in the early 20th century for 2 main reasons. One, he was a prominent Tucson architect, designing about 500 buildings in Tucson and throughout Southern Arizona, literally shaping the appearance of area. Secondly, he became influential in local politics with a long career as a Tucson Mayor and
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About the Ice House Lofts The Ice House Lofts were redeveloped by a local Tucson architecture firm, Rob Paulus Architects, in 2004-2005. The Ice House Lofts consist of 50 units, varying in size from 580 to 2,700 square feet, from studios up to 3 bedroom homes. The conversion to lofts was a natural for Paulus’
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Tucson Mid Century Homes: a guide for buying or selling Tucson grew leaps and bounds in the post war years of the 1950s and 1960s. As a result mid-century architecture is ubiquitous here. Mid-century Modern architecture has become more popular with a younger generation looking for clean lines and interesting details that are often not found
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About Arthur T. Brown Arthur Brown was an influential Architect who moved to Tucson area in 1936 and lived here for several decades. He designed many modern houses, as well as churches and schools, while remaining sensitive to the desert environment. Brown designed the first passive solar school in the country (Rose School, demolished) in
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If you’re looking for an architecturally interesting custom home in Tucson, you may be interested in homes designed by Tucson architect Kevin Howard. And if you don’t have the time needed for planning and building a custom home, a resale Kevin Howard designed home might be the perfect fit for you. His well-designed homes can
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If you’re looking for a super cool, modern, eco-friendly home in Tucson look no further than homes designed by Rob Paulus and his architecture firm. Paulus’ team’s work is diverse, from ultra-contemporary lofts, to highly insulated steel structures, and to innovative homes that belong on a cover of a magazine. Rob Paulus Architects, has created
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Ivan Sarkiss was an Armenian-born architect who worked in Tucson on residential and commercial projects. Sarkiss and Associates collaborated on many large projects in Tucson, including the Pima Superior County Courthouse (1974), and the Skyline Country Club (1963). Sarkiss and Associates designed a modern bank on Grant Road & Park Avenue in 1972. Originally called
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