148 N Highland Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719

A pure expression of regional vernacular juxtaposed against minimalist modern lines creates the perfect blend of form and function. Seamlessly integrated within the existing fabric of the neighborhood, and within walking distance of the University of Arizona, this highly in-demand design aesthetic stuns with its distinctive amenities and bespoke design elements, offering a level of architecture that is beyond compare. Enter into an understated light-filled and resplendent floor plan that maximizes the discrete and private courtyard view corridors. Soft integral colored plastered walls accentuate the dimensional massing of space, replete with polished concrete floors, providing both a visual and tactile experience. The owner's suite is privately sequestered on the East end of the residence featuring an efficient dressing closet and luxuriously finished primary bath. The public wing of the residence comprises the living room, dining and kitchen, efficiently showcased in a great room format, creating a warm touchstone of unassuming balance. A custom Bulthaup kitchen provides a materially authentic space featuring hand finished forms that harmonize with human ergonomics. Users' movements are carefully choreographed throughout the space, with the galley experience being strategically situated out of frame, providing a supporting role to all kitchen preparation activities. From sunrise to sunset, the interplay of light and shadow shifts, acting in concert with the home, illuminating the complementary materials on display. Voluminous roof lines produce a strong graphic both horizontally and vertically, responding to the external elements, while enhancing the quality and scale of the interior spaces. A large outdoor area captures the romance of courtyard living, running the length of the Western edge of the residence, with drifts of colorful landscapes serving as a vibrant counterpoint to the surrounding urban topography, creating a nested experience resulting in a beautiful and cohesive environment. This timeless design is thoughtfully executed and combines not only significant spaces for both indoor and outdoor entertaining, but also perfectly scaled private spaces for comfortable everyday living.