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Lee Shaw Architecture, LLC
Floor Plans in Oro Valley.
“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!”
Ibarra Rosano Design Architects
Floor Plans in Oro Valley.
“This Architecture Duo is the epitome of thinking outside of the box. I am always amazed at what this team creates. Their innovative use of materials and their ability to create something new on every project makes them a stand out Architecture firm.”
Stellar Gray Fine Homes
Floor Plans in Oro Valley.
“My wife and I chose Stellar Gray to build a new home in the Tucson area. We were shown examples of his previous work and the design, materials and craftsmanship were both unique and better than other options we saw in the marketplace. Our build experience and continued relationship with Jim Gray has been one of the many positives in our relocation to Arizona, and we are currently working on a new building project.”
Benjamin Vogel Architect LLC
Floor Plans in Oro Valley.
“I have employed Ben to completely remodel my house in four different phases over the past 10 years. Ben provided expert advice starting with redesign, blueprints, permits, inspections, sub-contractors and finish details from pre-existing to new construction on our property. His diligent and thoughtful manner successfully negotiated the rough spots which pop up in every project. We are very glad to complete our remodel and meet all our requirements and desires. Great job, Ben!”
Robinette Architects, Inc.
Floor Plans in Oro Valley.
“Ron Robinette is an amazing Architect & project manager. He designed our home in Tucson. After the house was built, Ron completed several Commercial & Residential projects for us as well. Ron & his staff are courteous and always there when we need them. Ron really listens to his clients needs & dreams.....believe me he makes all your dreams come true. I recommend Ron Robinette to everyone without hesitation.”
Envision Corporation
Floor Plans in Oro Valley.
“We have been working with Tom for over 20 years and have found him to be one of the fairest most honest people in his field in Tucson.”
Kevin B Howard Architects, AIA
Floor Plans in Oro Valley.
“We have been working with Kevin Howard and his staff for years. He and his team do an amazing job from conception to completion of a project. His clients are always a pleasure to work with and really appreciate Kevin's talents as an Architect. The spaces he creates are thoughtful and insightful and never disappoint.”
Paul Weiner | DesignBuild Collaborative
Floor Plans in Oro Valley.
“Review of Paul Weiner and DesignBuild Collaborative
By John Murray and Judy Terlizzi, owners of the Tucson Mountain Lava House
Lot selection
After reviewing the websites of many Tucson architects, my wife and I selected Paul Weiner and his firm DesignBuild Collaborative to approach for designing and building our new home in the desert. Paul Weiner gave us personal attention from the very start of our relationship. As we searched for the right lot to purchase, he offered professional analysis and thoughtful judgments on a succession of parcels, helping us visualize what might be built that could offer a sense of living in a desert landscape, fit comfortably within the limits imposed by county building regulations, and provide a site that could handle Tucson weather conditions. His advice was essential to our selecting the lot we eventually bought.
Home design
Once we selected and purchased our lot, Paul and his DesignBuild team devoted many hours of personal meeting time with us to elicit what we needed, wanted, expected and enjoyed in a home environment. As part of this effort, Paul had us share descriptions and photos of the elements we had in our then-present condominium unit in Washington, DC.
We gave Paul only general guidelines for his initial design, giving him broad discretion to apply his architectural skills. The guidelines were six: 1) a modern home, creatively artistic, using earthen materials if possible; 2) everything on one floor, with the interior, exterior living space and garage handicap accessible; 3) inclusion of all sustainable features for desert living (rainwater harvesting, gray water reuse, photovoltaic systems); 4) providing the owners a sense of living directly within the surrounding desert landscape; 5) approximately 2000+/- square feet in size; and 6) within a rough budget range.
Within a few months Paul and his team provided an initial home design that we found uniquely artistic and extraordinarily beautiful. It took another year to understand and adjust the design to accommodate special conditions that had arisen, budget considerations and new ideas that were generated in our frequent conversations. We considered this period reasonable given the volatile times imposed by the ‘Great Recession’ and our needs after a move to the region. Paul was able to complete the final drawings and get the necessary permits for construction in a timely manner.
We decided to have Paul and the DesignBuild Collaborative act as our general contractor for the house. Paul had designed a uniquely creative home for us, and therefore we wanted him to be intimately involved in its construction. Achieving that involvement called for a design-build format that Paul’s firm provided. The resulting process of building our home was, if anything, even more advantageous and seamless than we had anticipated.
Home construction
Paul’s firm handled the construction in as professional a manner as it did the initial architectural design. The almost-daily coordination between Paul the architect and the on-site construction supervisor proved to be an effective and dynamic partnership. This close working relationship assured an immediate response whenever an unforeseen problem occurred and opened the door for the ongoing refinement of the many details that went into defining our home.
Through continual observation and evaluation, Paul was able to design and implement numerous creative refinements to maintain and enhance the integrity of the original vision. For example, in building the scoria walls for the main living space, he noted how the primary entry space would be darker in reality than his initial vision if we failed to intervene with some considered possibilities. He then designed a unique matrix of 2”x 2” openings into a sculptural form embedded within the mass walls. This matrix allows natural, screened light into the entry and provides a glimpse into the interior of the beautiful volcanic walls as well as limited views of the desert vegetation beyond, while retaining the intimate quality of the front entrance space. Another example: as the home neared completion and focus was placed on creating the guest parking and walkway to the front entrance, Paul worked out a comfortable separation of the driveway and guest parking, with a set of defining scoria walls and pavers integrated nicely into the landscape.
Paul also used his close working partnership with the construction supervisor to achieve high quality workmanship throughout the entire process. I often observed Paul’s extended conversations with the supervisor that focused on finding effective methods to implement the many unique aspects of the design. This interaction built mutual respect between the two men, which translated into added attention to quality.
The end result is a creative, artistic and beautiful home that is integrated into the surrounding desert landscape and provides a comfortable living pattern for us the homeowners.
A final note
Our professional relationship with Paul was firmly based on our appreciation for his honesty, his openness, his integrity and his genuine interest in assuring our future happiness in the home he would design and build. He inquired about, listened to, appreciated and gave expression to our values, needs and interests. Paul consistently offered many options with full explanation and transparency, and when he promised to do something, we could rely on it being done and done well. These personal qualities obviously drive his architectural creativity and artistry, and the high quality of DesignBuild operations.”
Signature Design Studio, Inc.
Floor Plans in Oro Valley.
“Thanks to Raymond Ybarra, I am living in a home that fulfills my every need and wish. Once I purchased the ideal lot, I was not sure how to proceed or what to expect of the process, but Raymond patiently walked me through every step of the way. I found him to be highly responsive to my ideas; he has the ability to listen and look at photos I had collected of different aspects of the home and come up with wonderful spaces I didn’t know I wanted! Raymond is professional, creative, friendly, reassuring and timely. He associates with quality professionals who deliver excellent results.
My home reflects my personality and style and it is a peaceful space. I have been living in this home since July 2016 and Raymond continues to check in with me, which I find very pleasant.
With great satisfaction I can recommend Signature Design Studio for your project needs.”
Karen Bellamy, Architect
Floor Plans in Oro Valley.
“Karen is simply the best! She designed an extensive renovation/addition to our historic home in the Sam Hughes neighborhood of Tucson. She maintained our home's historic feel and look while integrating all our our needs for modern living. We were able to complete the whole project while still living in San Francisco thanks to her excellent communication and clear plans. We are now living in our dream home.”
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