Lee Shaw Architecture, LLC

My wife and I hired Lee late in 2017 - when we first met Lee it was clear that he was a partner that we could work well with, so we waited for him to finish some other projects before he started work on ours. Our initial impressions of Lee have only been amplified as we have worked together to achieve an elegant vision for our very large project - remodel, new building, you name it we have it. He has created a beautiful space that will begin construction very shortly. He is patient, he listens and is receptive to and creative with alternative ideas when working through the many choices, compromises, and discussions that are part of the creative process We wanted to work with a smaller firm where we weren't just a number - and Lee has delivered in spades. I would not hesitate to use him again and strongly recommend him and his way of working with clients, suppliers, and the county to create elegant and functional designs.

Over the last 15 years I have worked with Lee on various projects in New Mexico and Arizona projects 5 million plus homes that we supplied doors, windows and millwork These projects were always completed with the up most professionalism, on budget, with the ability to meet of exceed the completion schedules.

Lee Shaw designed a beautiful master suite for us including a two-door entry, vestibule with a 6" tall window facing a garden, French doors and a walk-in closet. The bathroom included a large window over the tub facing the mountains, a sky light in the shower, separate toilet room, double sinks and many more amenities. He had to overcome multiple challenges and not only overcame them professionally, but excelled beyond our expectations.

We hired Lee Shaw to renovate a very dated home with a great view. Lee spent a lot of time really listening to our ideas and spending time on our property. It felt as if he had to experience the environment before beginning his process. Lee's vision for our place exceeded our expectations. Lee is an artist and a true talent.

Lee Shaw is an artist. He will participate in the design of your project from start to finish. He truly becomes immersed in his work. We were delighted with his lighting and interior suggestions too, even though we were tackling some major reconstruction and landscaping. This is a pro and is very patient with his advice while listening carefully to what was most important to us. Truth is we should have just stepped back and let him do it all. He's just fantastic. Lee also has resources available to him straight out of the Rhode Island School of Design. Here's the takeaway from our projects with Lee: even if you need to reduce the scope of your project to incorporate his fee, do it! The results will be far better and you will end up with a space made for you. Personally, I feel he offers tremendous value and think he should charge more.

Our experience with Lee was absolutely wonderful. He is very oriented to problem solving, he is a great listener and he also has a great sense of humor, which is important when you know that there are going to be things that have to be hammered out. He had a real sensitivity to the project surroundings, both as to architectural history as well as to site planning. We would recommend him without any reservations at all.

Lee was incredible to work with! He listened to us, respected our wishes and needs and then came up with a plan that was far greater than we expected.

I have known and worked with Lee Shaw when he was Ansaldi-Shaw Design as a Design Builder relating to a very custom luxury adobe home. Lee focused on both design and details. His focus on the intricacies required by this client helped Stellar Gray Fine Homes deliver the very best product possible while creating satisfied owners. Lee is a superb architectual/designer and I recommend him highly.

This is the third custom home we have built for our family—and by far the most rewarding experience we have had. As we were new to the Tucson area and, in fact, have never built in a desert environment. But Lee’s extensive knowledge both in Arizona and New Mexico of huge benefit to us. Lee took us through both the benefits and challenges of our site. As we began site studies and preliminary design, Lee took the time to walk us through both the benefits and challenges of our site. Vistas, topography, weather and solar considerations and various site restraints were reviewed and discussed. It seemed that what might have been seen as challenges for someone else, became opportunities for Lee—always with surprising and creative results. Finally, in addition to giving us a truly wonderful house and guest house, Lee was instrumental in providing key interior design input including lighting, hardware selection as well as heirloom quality built-in and free standing furniture pieces. It has been three years since then, and as grandchildren have blessed our family, we are now working with Lee once again on a second guest house. The result, as expected, is a beautiful addition to our family compound. It goes without saying that we would highly recommend Lee Shaw Catherine E. Tucson, Arizona

Imagine having an architect that can meet your expectations and go beyond to create functionality and and aesthetics that you didn't anticipate. Upon describing our desires to Lee in terms of space utilization, site orientation, desired views and architecture to blend with the environment, we received an initial house design proposal that encompassed exactly what we were thinking and more. It was like having someone getting inside your head and thinking exactly like you. From that point until the completion of the project our relationship with Lee was great and has continued to the present. We feel that we have one of the most beautiful homes in southern Arizona.

It was so gratifying and exciting to work with Lee on our project! He was very professional and extremely creative. He got our "vision" even before we did. Our patio is not just a place to sit and enjoy the outdoors; it is a colorful, distinctive and unique gathering place. We highly recommend Lee's services and look forward to working with him again, ourselves!