Designed by Evan Boxwell of Boxwell Southwest, the architectural team worked on visually integrating the new residence into the existing context. The house had to pass The City of Phoenix Historic Preservation committee, so the design focused on abstracting the common scale, form and massing of the existing houses in the historic district into a contemporary interpretation. The house uses large overhangs to shade the large glass doors from April through October, creating an inspiring transparency from the front yard to the private backyard. The option of opening all sliding doors at the same time creates an outdoor living and dining room, perfect for a contemporary single-floor home. The 3 bedroom/2 bathroom modern home in Phoenix was carefully designed to embed the neighborhood in its structure by opening itself up to the surroundings. Can you imagine entertaining your friends in this open living space?
