Client Brief:
The client purchased a 1980s home that had been damaged and heavily altered. The goal was to restore its original form, adapt it for indoor-outdoor living, and shape it for a life rooted in travel and hospitality.
Location:
The site is a small lot in a historic district in central Phoenix. The challenge was to create private outdoor living spaces while preserving the integrity of the original curved design.
Design Solution:
The redwood cladding that defines the curved architecture was removed, repaired, waterproofed, and reinstalled. Unnecessary additions were stripped away, bringing the house back to its original geometry. Strategic glass insertions and steel accents modernize the design without overpowering it.
The landscape was reimagined as three distinct courtyards: a front court with gravel bands and desert planting, accented by glass sculptures from artist Ryan Blythe; an office court with a water feature to temper street noise; and a pool court with expanded patio space and a new stair leading to a rooftop deck.
The guesthouse was converted into a new primary suite connected by a breezeway. A 16-foot-wide pocketing glass wall opens the suite directly to the pool court, reflecting the client’s inspiration from hotels around the world.
Result:
Curves restores a 1980s house while extending its use and character. The design respects the original form, adds new outdoor rooms, and transforms the property into a private urban retreat.
