--- title: "Ibarra Rosano Design Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ibarra-rosano-design-architects-pfvwus-pf~1476573767 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1476573767.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Ibarra Rosano Design Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ea33be94011962d0_1573-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2849 East Sylvia Street, Tucson, Arizona 85716, United States" latitude: 32.2468 longitude: -110.9222 phone: "(520) 795-5477" website: http://www.ibarrarosano.com rating: 5 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 12 followers: 771 last_updated: 2026-09-06 --- # Ibarra Rosano Design Architects > Internationally Renowned Award-Winning Architecture Firm Original Houzz profile: [Ibarra Rosano Design Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ibarra-rosano-design-architects-pfvwus-pf~1476573767) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Tucson, AZ - **Serves:** Tucson, Casas Adobes, Marana, Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Drexel Heights, Flowing Wells, Tanque Verde, Vail, Tucson Estates, Arizona, Mount Lemmon - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2014–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - Published nationally - Verified Hires ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - Published nationally - 1 Verified Hire Ordinary homes can exist anywhere. Remarkable homes could exist nowhere else. Every site has its own character—its light, topography, views, climate, and history. Every client brings a unique way of living. Great architecture begins where those two stories meet. For more than 30 years, Ibarra Rosano Design Architects has designed custom homes throughout the American Southwest that have received national and international recognition. More important than the awards, however, is the opportunity to create homes that continue to enrich everyday life for the people who live in them. Each home is guided by its place and by the people who will inhabit it. The result is architecture that is elegant without excess, refined without pretense, and shaped so directly by its setting that it feels inevitable. Natural light becomes a building material. Walls frame the landscape instead of separating it. Indoor and outdoor spaces are experienced as one continuous environment. That philosophy has allowed us to create homes that become more meaningful with every passing year. If you believe your home should reflect more than trends—if it should reveal something true about the place you have chosen and the life you want to live there—we would welcome the opportunity to create it with you. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Floor Plans - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Tucson - Casas Adobes - Marana - Catalina Foothills - Oro Valley - Sahuarita - Drexel Heights - Flowing Wells - Tanque Verde - Vail - Tucson Estates - Arizona - Mount Lemmon ### Typical Job Cost $500,000 - 5 million $500,000 - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Ibarra Rosano Design Architects | | Address | 2849 East Sylvia Street, Tucson, Arizona 85716, United States | | Phone | (520) 795-5477 | | Website | http://www.ibarrarosano.com | | Followers on Houzz | 771 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/ibarra-rosano-design-architects/10150110953975473?ref=sgm - Blog — ibarrarosano.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Ibarra Rosano Design Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ibarra-rosano-design-architects-pfvwus-pf~1476573767) - **Website:** http://www.ibarrarosano.com - **Phone:** (520) 795-5477 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - AIA, LEED AP - recipient of over 60 international, national and regional design awards. - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2014–2025), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews** ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — anitaclan, Aug. 2015** > Ibarra Rosano designed an architectural gem and, at the same time, created a home that is livable and, although half the size of our previous home, feels larger, more spacious and in tune with the surrounding environment. They are a pleasure to work with and listened to our needs with openness, respect and flexibility. I strongly recommend them if you are considering building a new home or remodeling an existing structure. > Anita Claney ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — robertmillerarchitect, Sept. 2016** > Ibarra Rosano Design Architects is one of the preeminent young firms in the desert Southwest. Their work fits in with and defers to the landscape while being clear, compelling, and striking in its own right. Their work has restraint, and yet produces delight. Luis and Teresa have the rare ability to both serve a client and develop a significant work of architecture. > I have hired both of them to teach at the University of Arizona School of Architecture and consider them essential members of the Faculty. I highly recommend their work. **★★★★★ — pablof19, Sept. 2016** > I have worked with Teresa and Luis as an HVAC, plumbing and electrical consultant for many years. Their attention to detail, both for what the client can and cannot see, is commendable. > > Often the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems are overlooked in the design phase of a building. This is not the case with any of Teresa and Luis’s projects. Their involvement with the consultants to provide a well thought out HVAC, plumbing and electrical system starts at the very beginning of the design phase. It has been a pleasure working with them. **★★★★★ — Dragonfly Pool & Spa, LLC, May 2016** > I have worked with Ibarra Rosano Design for over 10 years. I have watched them transform mundane homes into livable works of art. They have an amazing attention to detail which results in projects of outstanding quality. I can't say enough about how great it is too work with them. They ask the right questions with the clients in mind and come up with unique solutions and designs. **★★★★★ — williejb, Feb. 2014** > Luis and Teresa are a pleasure to work with. We admire them both as professionals and friends. Our project was a collaboration of their vision and our own desires of how we wanted to live in our home. Because this was a remodel there were some limitations, particularly from the street view of the house. That actually became a strength because seeing the house from the outside does not give any clue of what the interior looks like. We love the element of surprise as our guests enter the house and as we enter from the garage. We believe that when you love your home more everyday then the result we achieved was a huge success. Clean, yet, warm. Great use of space and projection of scale. I could go, but in conclusion, Luis and Teresa utilized their talent and listened to what we wanted. A beautiful combination. **★★★★★ — bobbieanddoug, Sept. 2013** > We used Ibarra Rosano Architects for a house addition/remodel. We were and are so pleased with all aspects of their work and love the space they designed for us. They are not only very talented but they are also a pleasure to work with - thorough, attentive to detail and responsive. We have an older home and they were able to build something that suited our modern needs but is complimentary to the original architecture of our home. **★★★★★ — labdien, Sept. 2013** > The architects provided complete design and construction supervision. We described our living style and they suggested several ideas. We selected one and the project turned out to be excellent. They were very good to work with. Before plans were drawn they had a side survey, elevations, views, major plants, etc. The house was situated to take advantage of the mountain views and not disturb the vegetation as much as possible. They were very sensitive to the environment. It was a joy to work with Teresa and Luis. We would do it again without reservation. **★★★★★ — Milestone Homes, Aug. 2013** > We have been building custom homes in Tucson for over 20 years and working with Luis & Teresa has been a pleasure. Not only do they have really creative ideas that work great in our desert surroundings, but they genuinely care deeply about their clients ultimate enjoyment in the house. What separates Ibarra Rosano from most other architects is the thoroughness, clarity and completeness of their drawings. This allows both our subcontractors and ourselves to more easily understand what we have to do, which translates into better pricing, fewer mistakes or required change orders, and shorter time frames to finish the projects. **★★★★★ — Saavy Inc, Aug. 2013** > As a general contractor, I have had the pleasure to bid on several IbarraRosano projects and have found that their plans are specific, thorough, and complete. Their knowledge and experience in pre-planning incorporates construction methods that apply to the building process. The specific connections, materials, and overall function of each detail are very well expressed. Their high capacity to demonstrate the intention of their design makes the bidding process and ultimately the home building process a success. **★★★★★ — almarlevin, Aug. 2013** > Luis and Teresa designed a spectacular house for us. It fulfilled all of our dreams and more. From the earliest plans, the house was designed to incorporate a large, mountainous lot. Their idea was to draw the outside in and this was beautifully accomplished. The house is very comfortable and very livable for our family. We have everything we asked for in the house (and we had a long list for the architects). I would highly recommend Ibarra Rosano Architects to anyone. We love to show off their beautiful work! > > Mary Levin **★★★★★ — Fractured Earth Tile & Stone, Jan. 2013** > 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. ## Selected projects - [Casa De La Vista](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-de-la-vista-pj-vj~7469841) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 19 - Description: Nestled in the heart of the Tucson desert, Casa De La Vista unfolds as a haven for artistic inspiration. Situated on a truly unique site, this residence was envisioned for an artist seeking a harmonious blend of creativity and nature. The house's design narrative flows along the desert's undulating topography, winding sinuously like a snake finding solace amidst the landscape. This organic flow integrates the structure with its surroundings and creates an ever-changing experience for its inhabit… - [TS Falls](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ts-falls-pj-vj~7477802) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 23 - Description: This home was designed for an avid wildlife photographer relocating from New York to the Arizona desert. The project takes inspiration from the simple shapes of sheltering sheds common in the ranching vernacular and is rendered with local materials of board-formed concrete, rusting steel, and burnished plaster. Imagined as a hunting blind, the form provides prospect and refuge, while the plan acts like a sighting scope-each leg of its bent ‘H’ shape connects to the powerful peaks in the landscap… - [Casa Schneider](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-schneider-pj-vj~6667325) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 39 - Description: Architect: Ibarra Rosano Design Architects Location: Tucson, Arizona, USA Design Team: Luis Ibarra, Teresa Rosano, Janeth Vega-Flores, Sarah Luck Structural Engineer: Harris Engineering Services Site size: 4815 sf Project Size: 3647 gsf conditioned space Project completion: 2020 Photographs: Bill Timmerman (select photos by Damien Rodarte) Casa Schneider is home to the architects’ very first client, nearly twenty years after the Garcia Residence (the first project for both architect and client)… - [Levin Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/levin-residence-pj-vj~166385) - Location: Marana, AZ - Photos: 18 - Description: Sub-Zero/Wolf Kitchen Design Competition Regional Winner: Levin Residence Kitchen AIA Southern Arizona 2013 Design Honor Award: Levin Residence AIA Southern Arizona 2012 "Home of the Year" award: Levin Residence Three simple volumes hover above the desert, responding to the challenges of a sloping site and to an ethic of building with minimal disruption to the natural environment. The available buildable area was bifurcated by a minor drainage-way, which inspired the architects to leave the cars… - [Winter Residence Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winter-residence-remodel-pj-vj~168097) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 19 - Description: Benjamin Moore HUE Award for Residential Exteriors National Merit Award by Residential Architect: Winter Residence AIA Southern Arizona “Home of the Year”: Winter Residence AIA Southern Arizona Merit Award: Winter Residence Space is the focus of our work. It is less about form and more about the energy and spirit of a space. We always look for the way to the greatest transformation with the fewest strokes - a design Haiku. The approach was one of simplification and amplification. Natural light r… - [The Six Courtyard Houses](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-six-courtyard-houses-pj-vj~216426) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 21 - Description: This urban infill project is comprised of courtyard houses. The heart of each home is a private courtyard that expands the experience of the home by blurring the line between inside and out. While the Six takes cues from Tucson's architectural past - central courtyard, plastered masonry walls, and minimal western exposure - it is an emphatic expression of our place in history. - [Innes Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/innes-residence-pj-vj~2307717) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - Description: Long dark and brutally cold days dominate the northern hemisphere’s winter climate of Edmonton Canada. On those days our client longed for the bright desert skies of southern Arizona. So when the Canadian couple decided to downsize but remain in their neighborhood, they reached out to us with a specific challenge, bring the Tucson sun to Edmonton. In that suburban landscape, tall evergreens are a beautiful sight, but an obstacle to light. The mature context of foliage and houses surrounding thei… - [Spindt Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spindt-residence-pj-vj~1799500) - Location: Marana, AZ - Photos: 17 - [Garcia Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garcia-residence-pj-vj~168052) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 13 - Description: The Garcia site is a steep north-facing slope in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains with commanding views of city lights and the surrounding mountains. Our challenge was to design a structure that would appear to grow out of the rocky desert hillside without dominating the landscape. We set the axis of the house parallel with the site contours and created three narrow bays to terrace up the hill, keeping the excavation and fill to a minimum. The terracing platforms contain the three zones of… - [Downing Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downing-residence-pj-vj~214252) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 10 - Description: The Downing Residence is a carefully nested desert dwelling on a hillside west of Tucson organized between existing saguaros. The 3500 square foot design splits the floor plan into three smaller pavilion-like footprints in order to rest more gently between areas of dense vegetation. From a distance, the Downing Residence is barely discernable from its east-facing mountainside backdrop. The structure blends with the surrounding rock outcroppings as each of its three volumes sit reverently within… - [Moltz Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/moltz-landscape-pj-vj~216431) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 10 - Description: Some houses are like great stories, where the chapters have been unsorted and the sentences scrambled; you recognize it has value but you cannot yet read it. What we enjoy is putting those houses back in order, so that they connect to the land and the experience unfolds in a way that has meaning, clarity and joy. Our ultimate goal in design is to free up what is assumed to be absolute. Often it is the moving of an entry or making the outside livable that impacts the most. - [Pontatoc Residence Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pontatoc-residence-remodel-pj-vj~293142) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 23 - Description: Rearranging and opening up this 1970s slump block townhouse transformed it into a space appropriate for an extensive art and large-scale handmade furniture collection. Otherwise limited by strict HOA restrictions on the street front, a portal and gate clue the visitor, who is subsequently greeted by a previously eclipsed mountain view that now flows into and through the newly emancipated living spaces. - [Play Yard at Winter Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/play-yard-at-winter-residence-pj-vj~216418) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 11 - Description: 2010 Grand Award by Custom Home Magazine, Outdoor Spaces, Play Yard The problem with adults is that we forget to play. We begin to believe that play is found around colored plastic contraptions resembling paler adult trappings. But play is more about imagination and soaring in the contemplation of possibilities. We created a space for filling; filling with the joy of laughter, with the sparks of pretending, with patter of running and jumping. A space that calmly awaits every morning ready to wel… - [Patagonia Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/patagonia-residence-pj-vj~216399) - Location: Patagonia, AZ - Photos: 12 - Description: AIA Southern Arizona 2011 "Home of the Year" award. The way landforms are produced by the actions of weathering and erosion, this design is shaped by the prevailing environmental forces of sun, wind and sky. A rammed earth wall shields and anchors the house to the land and with outstretched arms, connects the two living pods into a home. The two pods are linked by a tranquil, protected courtyard, each pod gazing across native grasses into the horizon or mountains beyond. - [The Double Residences](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-double-residences-pj-vj~216366) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 10 - Description: There is beauty in everything. The challenge is in understanding it. We attempt to demonstrate that extraordinary spaces can be made from ordinary materials - and in an urban setting. The Double hopes to lead by example, and offer a possible antidote to sprawl while truly celebrating this place. - [Levin Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/levin-kitchen-pj-vj~212630) - Location: Marana, AZ - Photos: 15 - Description: Sub-Zero and Wolf Regional Kitchen Design winner - Southwest - [The Slice Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-slice-duplex-pj-vj~216343) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 8 - Description: Planning rules can make or break a city. Often, one must work in spite of the restrictions to find proportions, spatial organizations and proper orientations. This is the biggest challenge of Tucson's urban infill work. The Slice is so named because of the thin 40' x 155' slice of land on which it sits. The slender shape and curved roofline result from a desire for light-filled, flexible and functional spaces. [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ibarra-rosano-design-architects-pfvwus-pf~1476573767) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840892606.m3u8?s=2b187fee08afa05e2f0b7d82dbf5c4f64843251d&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the cabinets, who manufactured them?** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you share info on the cabinets? Thanks. A: Those are custom built by a local fabricator and friend, Mark Perry - who I believe is not currently working on kitchens. **Q: The table is just what Im looking for.** *(in Photo Questions)* any info on the table? A: the tabl was furnished by the client . Likely purchased from Holler and Saunders. https://hollersaunders.com **Q: Love the Floors. What type of floors are in the main living space?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: integral colored concrete **Q: Kitchen island** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello - what material was used on the island countertop? Was a seam required? If so, where was the seam located? A: Caeserstone. there is a seam at the corner. **Q: can you tell whtat the cabinets are made of?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: rift cut white oak **Q: Great Looking Cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)* Would you please share the wood and stain color of these beautiful cabinets. Thank you, N. Lopez A: They are rift-cut white oak with a clear sealer. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-06.*