projects: paradise valley arizona

A single physician purchases a home because of the site’s amazing views. The house is somewhat “modern”, but contains several physical features the owner would rather weren’t there. The space does not flow well. There is not enough connection between living spaces and the exterior patio. We begin by removing everything in the way, creating a more open space, better circulation, enhanced functions, and improved views. A new structural membrane in the living room is designed parametrically utilizing the Owner’s favorite image of a skin cell. We add a new exterior patio, pool, and spa. She requests...

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A previous client is in need of expansion, and desires the ability to move forward with a new master plan. The conceptual master plan and renderings of potential new buildings have been created to engage the community in discussion and to assist in fundraising. Existing courtyards are strenghened, and new ones created by placing buildings at strategic locations. Views are maintained, while the campus is made more efficient for parking, pedestrians, utilities, and functions.

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The chapel dedicated to Saint Clare (whose name literally means “light”) is designed specifically for quiet meditation, expressing Franciscan ideas of connection & mystery. All aspects of the art and architecture are devised around utilizing Arizona’s abundant sunlight. Existing stained glass panels were re-used atop the outer wall as colored and patterned shadow makers, and a plaster relief image of St. Clare adorns the entrance to the chapel. The chapel’s interior is entirely clad in solid walnut, with the seats “carved” into the walls to strengthen one’s connection to the space....

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