We hope you enjoy this retrospective of on the boards projects from January through December of 2018. In these spaces, ordinary things will occur. A moment to read. A deep breath. A breath-taking view. A soul can breathe. A heart discovers. Life is lived. Unobstructed. Imagine someone reading. Contemplate a man Oblivious to his settings, and [...]
A fresh interpretation of the western farmhouse, The Sycamore, with its high pitch rooflines, custom interior trusses, and reclaimed hardwood floors offers irresistible modern warmth. The Sycamore // Streetscape When merging the past indigenous citrus farms with today’s modern aesthetic, the result is a celebration of the Western Farmhouse. The goal [...]
The inspiration for the Camelback Estate was the evolution of the white box. The design is a collection of boxlike forms stacked and eroded. The result is a modernist pavilion which allows for an intimate relationship with the local geological icon Camelback Mountain and a full aperture to the city lights of downtown [...]
For every story worth telling, there's a song that says it best. Today, Phil Vasser's circa 2000 hit song "Just Another Day in Paradise" tells our story. On the Boards at DW is this mountainside contemporary which will most certainly be "another day in paradise". Located in Paradise Reserve Estates, a spectacular neighborhood nestled in [...]
Positioned at the base of Camelback Mountain this hacienda is muy caliente! Designed for dear friends from New York, this home was carefully extracted from the Mrs’ mind. She had a clear vision for a modern hacienda. Mirroring the clients, this house is both bold and colorful. The central focus [...]
Commissioned to transform a poorly conceived 1980's stucco box in Phoenix, Arizona's Palm Canyon, architect C.P. Drewett used a completely new playbook for this design. Machine-like forms and broad-stroke massing combine to galvanize this daring mid-century hillside dwelling. Through layering of space, degrees of separation, and transparency, this home is truly dynamic. [...]
