SkyscraperPage Forum - Modern Phoenix Home Tour 2012

Every year the fine folks at Modern Phoenix put together the Modern Phoenix Expo & Home Tour. This years tour was in the Marion Estates neighborhood, a rather upscale area on the border of Phoenix and Paradise Valley. The tour featured homes by Frank Lloyd Wright, Al Beadle, Blaine Drake and Ralph Haver, quite the cavalcade of All Star Arizona Architects.

All the info on the homes is a direct copy of what was provided on the Home Tour map. ©2011 modern phoenix

Keep in mind I was just using a cheesy point and shoot camera on 'easy', so the photos aren't award winning or anything, but I hope it gives you a feel and you can enjoy it anyhow.

The Boomer House

Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright
Style: Rubble Rock Beach House
Notes: Built in the aftermath of the loss of the Pauson House nearby, the Boomer House was originally intended to be a beach house in Carmel, California. It ended up in the desert foothills instead. Built of redwood and native stone, the sweeping roofline is Boomers most iconic feature. Once hidden behind prolific natural landscaping, the homes heirs are preparing the property for a new generation of enjoyment. The fish pond in the courtyard is the only alteration in decades; the home has been virtually frozen in time since the day it was built.

*the 2nd story of this home featured tiny 6 foot ceilings!

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The homeowners planted these flowers for their Moms 100th birthday. She's one of only 9 known people born in Arizona in 1912, the year we became a State and is still alive.

The Buena Terror

Architect: Original unknown. Renovation by Ben Allison in 2007.
Year: 1959
Style: Midcentury Modern/Contemporary
Notes: So named for its rocky metamorphosis from unassuming bank-owned foreclosure to a labyrinth punk rock log cabin, the "Buena Terror" houses organic artwork amidst warm bamboo accents and salvaged industrial furnishings. These provide a striking contrast between its stark modern lines, illuminating light, and stunning view of Camelback mountain.

**I misread our home tour map and thought this was the one property that wasn't allowing indoor photos, turns out, it wasn't. So I only have exteriors of this one unfortunately.

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The Beck Residence

Architect: Blaine Drake AIA
Year: 1959
Style: Midcentury Modern
Notes: Aside from a few kitchen appliances this custom home has been preserved by the Beck family since the day it was built. The concrete floors, soldier stacked raw block and mantle free fire place are typical of this Taliesin-trained architects residential work at this time. Extensive built in birch cabinets line at least one wall of every room. The home is in the process of being spruced up after 50 continuous years of habitation.

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The Desert Residence

Architect: Original unknown, remodeled by Tennen Studio and Tennen Construction.
Year: 1953
Style: Modern
Notes: This home was stripped down to its foundation and rebuilt in its current form, keeping in scale with the surrounding neighborhood and vernacular style. Clever natural lighting fills the spacious rooms. Cast concrete walls lend a rustic, industrial feel.

*this was the home that interior photos weren't allowed, sorry!

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The Martin Residence

Architect: Ned Sawyer AIA
Year: 1982
Style: Modern/Contemporary
Notes: A retired couple desired a home "Just for Two" that allowed them to entertain friends and enjoy desert living. The house was designed with an open pan with all areas opening toward a desert view. All spaces are unified by a central circulation spine. The exposed concrete block walls are used to extend the interior spaces and block low summer sun angles. The home was purchased in 2008 by Architect Richard Doria who plans on remodeling the home.

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The Weeding Residence

Architect: Original unkown, remodeled by John and Christine Weeding in 2009.
Year: 1952
Style: Modern Contemporary
Notes: An old remuddled ranch home was taken down to the foundation and replaced with a brand new build. The kitchen is so much the heart of the home that it is literally the reception area, reflecting the owners love for entertaining. With generous doors opened up to the back and side, effortless flow meanders through the brand new wraparound landscaping. Check out the huge old Ocotillo on the East side!

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The Hetrick House AKA The Donaldson House

Architect: Ralph Haver, remodeled by Woolsey Studio in 2005.
Year: 1957
Style: Modern/Contemporary
Notes: Fans of Alan Hess' book "The Ranch Home" may recognize this as the Donaldson House. The already altered home needed further renovation, so Woolsey expanded and better connected the rambling ranch. The classic Town and Country model home plan is felt in the front of the home. Great Camelback views are now complemented by a new window wall that opens up on the views of Piestewa Peak.

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