Modern Living
Notes on mid-century architecture, Phoenix neighborhoods, design, renovation, and the homes that still get it right.
Desert Landscaping for a Mid-Century Modern Phoenix Yard
March 31, 2022
A Phoenix yard should not be fighting the desert. The best desert landscapes feel intentional, architectural, and connected to the home. For mid-century modern houses, that matters even…
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Bennie Gonzales and the Architecture of Civic Scottsdale
February 28, 2022
Bennie Gonzales helped shape the public face of Scottsdale. His work was not only residential. It was civic, regional, and deeply tied to place. Scottsdale City Hall, the…
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Al Beadle and the Discipline of Phoenix Desert Modernism
February 1, 2022
Al Beadle brought discipline to Phoenix modernism. His work was restrained, rigorous, and unmistakably modern. Where some mid-century architecture leaned into optimism, color, and casual suburban living, Beadle’s…
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Mid-Century Modern Holiday Decor
December 13, 2021
Holiday decor is one of the easiest places to overdo it. Mid-century modern style already has color, sparkle, optimism, and a little theater built in. Add Christmas on…
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Preparing a Mid-Century Modern Home for Showings
November 22, 2021
Preparing a mid-century modern home for showings is not just about making it clean. It is about helping buyers understand what makes the home special. The right preparation…
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Ralph Haver and the Optimism of Postwar Phoenix
October 18, 2021
Ralph Haver helped shape the look of postwar Phoenix. His name may not be widely known outside Arizona, but his work is everywhere in the Valley: neighborhoods, schools,…
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