Tucson House Renovation

The side of the house was developed as an exterior Living Space, with a large deck overlooking a new Water Garden.

New deck, patio and water garden, as viewed from the desert.

Photo by Robin Stancliff Photography. Entry walkway at dusk. The view from the Entry continues through the house to the exterior beyond.

Enlarged window openings provide for wonderful views of the mountains, and fill the Great Room with the warmth of natural light.

Photo by Robin Stancliff Photography. Colors drawn from the desert palette and new lighting blend with the warm wood tones of the existing ceiling and the new Kitchen cabinetry.

The new Kitchen offers functionality as well as beauty. Contrasting materials and finishes blend to provide a warm and welcoming space.

A mesquite countertop adds warmth to the Breakfast bar.

Photo by Robin Stancliff Photography. Sandstone tiles evoke the colors of an Arizona sunset.

Photo by Robin Stancliff Photography. Warm, bamboo flooring replaced the slate tiles in the Lower Sitting Room, to add contrast to the tiles left on the stairs and floor above. The stair was framed with low walls, and accented with a light above.

Photo by Robin Stancliff Photography. Standing in the newly relocated doorway, the eye is drawn to the exterior mountain views, outside the new windows and sliding glass door.

Photo by Robin Stancliff Photography. Twilight setting on deck, looking toward the mountains.

Photo by Robin Stancliff Photography. An elegant concrete ramp sink is the design feature of this modern bathroom.

The architect worked with the fence company to design this modern fence that blends with the acid washed garage door, yet still keeps the rabbits and javalinas out of the garden.

Rather than demolish and recreate a new fireplace, the existing brickwork was repointed to eliminate the vertical elements, and then painted. Stainless steel cladding was afixed to the existing pilasters, creating an entirely new look to this focal area. A slab of granite "floats" in the firebox, holding a eco-flue burner.

View of exterior deck, patio and water garden.

View of the deck and garden wall. The slots in the stucco garden wall are filled with saguaro ribs. A rain chain acts as the downspout from the roof gutter.