--- title: "The Ranch Mine — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/the-ranch-mine-pfvwus-pf~276824651 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~276824651.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "The Ranch Mine" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/754344cf0f85d136_7563-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "4340 E Indian School Rd. Ste. 21552, Phoenix, Arizona 85018, United States" latitude: 33.4958 longitude: -111.9883 phone: "(602) 571-3016" website: http://www.theranchmine.com rating: 5 review_count: 29 best_of_houzz_awards: 22 followers: 1014 last_updated: 2026-09-02 --- # The Ranch Mine Original Houzz profile: [The Ranch Mine](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/the-ranch-mine-pfvwus-pf~276824651) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ - **Serves:** Phoenix, Tucson, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Tempe, Flagstaff, Prescott, Paradise Valley, Sedona, Page, Cave Creek, Carefree - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (29 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 22 awards (2013–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves We are a national award-winning architecture firm that specializes in designing homes that connect you with nature and each other. The majority of our work is comprised of new build houses and significant renovations and additions. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Construction Drawings - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Phoenix - Tucson - Chandler - Gilbert - Scottsdale - Tempe - Flagstaff - Prescott - Paradise Valley - Sedona - Page - Cave Creek - Carefree ### Typical Job Cost $1 million - ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | The Ranch Mine | | Address | 4340 E Indian School Rd. Ste. 21552, Phoenix, Arizona 85018, United States | | Phone | (602) 571-3016 | | Website | http://www.theranchmine.com | | License Number | 60672 | | Followers on Houzz | 1014 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/theranchmine - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/\#!/theranchmine - Blog — www.theranchmine.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [The Ranch Mine](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/the-ranch-mine-pfvwus-pf~276824651) - **Website:** http://www.theranchmine.com - **Phone:** (602) 571-3016 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2019, 2023 and 2025 HGTV Designer of the Year Winner- 2015 AIA \| Houzz "Future of Architecture" Winner - Luxe Magazine: 10 Talented Architects Leading the Way 2018 - Dwell Magazine Top 20 Homes in 2017 - 2012 NAHB Green Remodel of the Year - NBC Today Show Best Homes Across the Country - **Best of Houzz:** 22 awards (2013–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 29 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Claire Blystra, Aug. 2026** > This was our second home designed with The Ranch Mine, and being repeat clients is the best testament to the confidence and trust we have in their work. Our most recent project was especially unique because it was a true family endeavor involving multiple generations. From the initial design through the completion of the build, Cavin and The Ranch Mine team were there every step of the way. The end result in designing a home that reflected everyone’s needs, ideas, and priorities. > > Their attention to detail is exceptional and they were always available to answer questions, offer guidance, and help us navigate decisions throughout the entire project. We never felt like we were on our own—they truly stood by us from start to finish. > > We are incredibly grateful for their expertise, professionalism, and commitment to bringing our vision to life. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend The Ranch Mine to anyone looking for an architect who genuinely cares about their clients and their projects. > > Beadle Buddy and Full Circle Project > -repeat clients since 2018 **★★★★★ — Ettor A. DelGuzzo, Dec. 2024** > Wow! What an amazing firm to work with! The creativity, willingness to be open to different ideas, the ease of communicating with, and finally, a home that I am very proud of. Cavin and his team were amazing, assisting in the renovation of my 1954 Mid-Century Modern home. **★★★★★ — Lumen Homes, Oct. 2024** > The Ranch Mine is amazing to work with! We met, discussed our vision, and the design they created and executed was above and beyond what we could have imagined. Such a talented and professional team! **★★★★★ — AJ Kuhl, May 2023** > My husband and I did a complete re-build design with The Ranch Mine. We fell in love with how their designs bring in the old with the new and pay homage to the community and surroundings of the property. There are many meaningful architectural elements that tie in throughout their home design. We feel like our home tells a story and has meaning beyond a normal design. So much detail and thought is put into textures, sunlight, placement, sizing and the angles of every part of the home. The entire Ranch Mine team made our home building experience easy, enjoyable and fun. We hope to be able to do another project with them in the future. **★★★★★ — Ashwin, Nov. 2022** > We had a 1970's Ranch house which was dark with low ceilings and a small kitchen. Our intention was to add a master bedroom and new kitchen and brighten up the space. We had several ideas and suggestions about how to renovate the space but could not have ever imagined the final outcome. We were following the The Ranch Mine on social media for a while and realized they have the creative vision to transform old homes into modern, beautiful and functional spaces. Cavin's vision for the extension and renovation was exceptional, our intention was to capture a view of the mountains towards the east side of our property but Cavin showed us a view to our North we never thought we had. He not only captured a stunning view but oriented the addition in such a way that we avoid the harsh Arizona sun. We could not be happier with the result, Cavin and Claire are great to work with, professional and approachable. They took the time to find out our requirements and worked within our budget to help build our new home. Looking forward to working with them again in the future. **★★★★★ — Katie Shea, Nov. 2022** > Working with The Ranch Mine has been a fantastic experience. Cavin and his team took our basic idea and created a work of art. > > They are organized, professional and established clear timelines for each phase of the project. The pricing is clear and there are no surprises. The team is quick to respond to any questions and they are easy to work with. > > Our goal was to build a luxury rental in Flagstaff, AZ. The Ranch Mine has such a following, that people reserve the home just so they can stay in a “Ranch Mine home”. Because of the architecture, this home will be featured in Jan/Feb 2023 Luxe Magazine. > > The owner of The Ranch Mine, Cavin, is a visionary and a master of his craft. **★★★★★ — Gina Cooper, Aug. 2021** > My husband & I purchased our dream lot in Paradise Valley, AZ October, 2018. A private flag lot, saturated with mature trees in the middle of the Arizona Desert. We hired a draftsman to tweak an existing floor plan that we had thought would become our dream home. Shortly after working with the draftsman, it was evident that we needed to explore another route. The plan did not fit the challenging shaped lot, and our vision was not being achieved. > We had admired The Ranch Mine's architecture for years via social media, but never thought that we would get the opportunity to have them design for us. What started with a questionnaire about our lifestyle-ended with a home that blew away our expectations. Each step of the design process was met with professionalism, prompt action, but most of all open ears. Cavin & Claire have the unique ability to truly understand family lifestyle, deliver on the desirables, add elements to enhance everyday life, and deliver a finished product with WOW factor. After 3 months living in 'The Hive', we see the thoughtfulness of scale, daylight, and the materials used. We could not be happier! We look forward to building another home with this DREAM TEAM down the road. **★★★★★ — aminator, June 2021** > Working with Cavin and Claire was a dream. They made a large and scary process with a challenging site very enjoyable and easy. They spent time at the beginning getting to know us as a family and how we use and move through our home on the weekdays and weekends. Then all design was built around our lifestyle, not what they wanted in their portfolio. Being included in that process resulted in both a functional and beautiful space. Nothing but 5 stars across the board! **★★★★★ — Bettina Chow, Dec. 2020** > Having just completed a house designed by The Ranch Mine, I can confidently say that working with Cavin & Claire was a wonderful experience that far exceeded my expectations. Not only did I get a beautiful home but the design experience was organic and fun. The Ranch Mine is a highly professional, intuitive, and creative team that I highly recommend. > > In the design phase, I was blown away by their ability to listen and implement the needs for my home. All done in harmony with a gorgeous, southwest aesthetic. Seeing this combined in a masterful and artful way was truly exciting. Building a home is a huge undertaking and, if I had had a rewind button in my hand, I wouldn't change a single thing! **★★★★★ — Dean Heckler, May 2020** > We’ve had a fantastic experience working with The Ranch Mine. Before selecting Cavin and Claire, we met with five architecture and design-build firms. What impressed us most about Cavin and Claire during these conversations was their willingness to explore any idea and to discuss the pros and cons of any possible direction. Before sketching a single architectural concept, Cavin and Claire committed considerable time to learn about the regular daily routine and the aspirational, dream-like daily routine of every person (and dog) to live in our new home. After that, the inspired concepts The Ranch Mine created not only surprised and delighted us, but proved their understanding of us. From their earliest design concepts, we were confident that our home would be refreshingly original and thoroughly tailored to our lives. Cavin and Claire’s enthusiasm, creativity, innovation, and patience set and maintained the tone for the entire project. Now that we have lived in our new home for several months, I can attest that Cavin and Claire’s process works. Our house feels terrific. The architecture in which we live successfully transforms average days into dream-like days. **★★★★★ — Sondra McVeigh, Oct. 2019** > We just moved into our home three months ago and couldn’t be happier. We had been following The Ranch Mine’s work within the Valley for years and knew they were the only architect that we wanted to work with. From day one of contacting them, they were professional, creative and most importantly acutely aware of how the home design needed to fit not only into our lifestyle but our budget as well. The finished product is stunning and is the first home we’ve opened up to all friends and family because we’re so proud to call it home!! The Ranch Mine made our dreams come true! Truly. **★★★★★ — Carrie Long, March 2019** > The Ranch Mine helped us transform a mid century modern home that was suffering from failing pipes, a series of unfortunate DIY improvement projects, a poor layout and dated finishes, into our dream house. They guided us through a relatively stress-free total gut job and we had fun along the way. Our "new" home, which stays very true to their motto (Honor the Past, Challenge the Norm, Inspire the Future), is such a happy, bright, beautiful and comfortable space! We cannot thank Cavin and Claire enough for the great design, collaboration and execution of all the fine details and special moments in the space. A wonderful experience from start to finish. ## Selected projects - [Seven Canyons](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seven-canyons-pj-vj~7723260) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - Description: Client Brief: After years of travel, the clients returned to Sedona, seeking stillness rather than movement. The red‑rock terrain offered a rare blend of drama and quiet. They wanted a home that would function as their home base, reflect their values of simplicity and creativity, and make everyday life feel grounded and true. ‍ Location: The 1.2‑acre site lies within the Seven Canyons community in Sedona. Panoramic red‑rock views dominate the surroundings. The steep slope, a tight building envel… - [Island Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/island-retreat-pj-vj~7737413) - Location: San Pedro, Corozal District - Photos: 40 - Description: Client Brief: A retired inventor and an interior designer came to us with a vision: design a coastal home in Belize where extended family could gather for weeks at a time. The home needed to support slow living, local craft, and long-term durability in a demanding climate. ‍ Location: The half-acre site sits just south of downtown San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. It stretches from dense planting at the rear to open Caribbean Sea at the front. The design had to protect against coastal storms and salt… - [Hive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hive-pj-vj~6683164) - Location: Paradise Valley, AZ - Photos: 41 - Description: “We believe strongly in togetherness and the breaking of bread with our friends and family. We wish for lots of light, open space, and connection with the outdoors.” This response to a question we ask every client before starting a project led down the unexpected path of reimagining the classic American Ranch house for modern living in a new build called ‘Hive’. Ranch houses, or ramblers, were ultimately about sunshine and informal indoor/outdoor living. Visually they were often characterized by… - [Ski Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ski-ranch-pj-vj~7245365) - Location: Buckeye, AZ - Photos: 45 - Description: Bordering the Gila River in central Arizona sits a waterski community created just before the Great Recession. Other than a few uninhabited boat houses, the recession caused the community to sit vacant for over 15 years after until a pioneering couple decided to build the first house in the development, an off the grid capable, Bauhaus inspired, desert adapted, modern yet approachable lake house made for indoor/outdoor living. We started the design with a simple yet powerful move of creating an… - [Mockingbird](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mockingbird-pj-vj~7709292) - Location: Paradise Valley, AZ - Photos: 25 - Description: Client Brief: The clients wanted a home that embraced the desert without shutting it out. They asked for privacy from the street, open views to the mountains, and fluid connections between indoor and outdoor living. Location: The site is in Paradise Valley, Arizona, along a heavily traveled road, surrounded by rugged peaks. The challenge was to design a house that turns its back to traffic and mitigates sun exposure while opening fully to the mountain landscape.‍ Design Solution: The home is lai… - [Winnow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winnow-pj-vj~7710095) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 24 - Description: Client Brief: A developer asked for a home with Arcadia character, elevated and refined. Natural light and generous shade were priorities. A courtyard would create privacy from the busy adjacent street. The plan needed to support everyday living and effortless entertaining. Location: In Phoenix’s Arcadia neighborhood, the lot balances public edge and private retreat. Views and light are captured selectively, with the courtyard screening the busier street. Design Solution: We arranged the home as… - [Shadowbox](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shadowbox-pj-vj~7506816) - Location: Whitefish, MT - Photos: 23 - Description: Near the Rocky Mountains of Northwest Montana, an hour south of the Canadian border lies the city of Whitefish, Montana. The area is known for the bountiful pine trees, the crystal clear rivers and lakes, and of course the towering mountains and awe inspiring glaciers. ‘Shadowbox’ was designed to be a sanctuary where modern luxury meets natural splendor, offering a one of a kind retreat in the heart of Montana's wilderness. Inspired by the crisscrossing mountains that form the nearby glacial val… - [Foo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/foo-pj-vj~6451149) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 35 - Description: Foo is a new build home on a large piece of land centrally located in Phoenix. Influenced by the ancient art of pottery (one of the homeowners is a ceramic artist), the house was designed to be rigid in structure while malleable in use, precise in form while imperfect in texture, and varied in volume while limited in materials. Schematically the house is broken into its functional elements, a living volume, a sleeping volume and a utility volume. They are arranged on the site to create a large c… - [O-asis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/o-asis-pj-vj~6103250) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 35 - Description: Nestled on the north side of the Phoenix mountain preserve sits a once neglected and underutilized site, now transformed into a secluded native habitat and respite from city life. ‘O-asis’ is a new, solar powered smart home shaped like an "O" and designed to integrate modern life with the timeless beauty of music, sunlight, and desert flora and fauna. ‘O-asis’ sits low in the desert at just 12.5 feet tall, partially surrounded by a rusted steel rattlesnake fence and finished in white stucco with… - [Red Rocks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/red-rocks-pj-vj~3950360) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 31 - Description: When the homeowners approached us to redesign their mountainside home, they were frustrated by the thick columns that interrupted the views, the heavy clay tile roofs and dark beams, and the floor plan that focused more on a ceremonial entry than the indoor/outdoor lifestyle they craved. It was clear very quickly that although the Spanish Colonial Revival style can be beautiful in the right situations, the style of this home was repressing the potential of the site, or more simply put, the house… - [Noir Peaks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/noir-peaks-pj-vj~6976445) - Location: Flagstaff, AZ - Photos: 26 - Description: Emerging from the harsh yet beautiful landscape of the San Francisco Volcanic Field in Flagstaff, Arizona, “Noir Peaks” is a new 2405 square foot house and phase one of a rental development that will also include secondary cabin. The property is part of a high altitude plateau 7300 feet above sea level with a generally muted palette of grasses and coniferous trees with stands of aspen dotting the higher elevations. This area would be flat without the volcanoes that break from the horizontal land… - [White Dates](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-dates-pj-vj~7203123) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 30 - Description: When we first drove up to the site in the fall of 2018 we spotted perhaps the most iconic midcentury home in Phoenix across the street, a house designed by Al Beadle commonly known as White Gates which has sat vacant for decades. Knowing the history of this home, we knew immediately that we had the challenging task of creating a new neighbor that should honor the legacy of the midcentury modern icon while adding a distinctly new chapter to the story of this unique neighborhood that lies at the b… - [Lean-Three](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lean-three-pj-vj~7532849) - Location: Durango, CO - Photos: 18 - Description: Client Brief: The clients, passionate about the outdoors, biking, and fine dining, wanted a home that would enhance their active lifestyle while offering a comfortable and functional space for everyday living. They needed a design that would provide ample storage for biking gear, a dedicated wine room, and outdoor cooking spaces for hosting gatherings, all while connecting deeply with the surrounding natural landscape. Location: Situated in the scenic landscape of Durango, Colorado, the home nee… - [Big Top](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/big-top-pj-vj~6645584) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 34 - Description: Big Top is a new, solar powered home on a uniquely shaped, vacant lot at the base of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix. The design started with a large, cantilevered roof that tilts up towards Camelback Mountain, framing views and creating a continuous link between the front porch, great room, and rear covered patio through 3 pocketing glass doors. This roof became known as “Big Top”, a nod to the idea that family life can often feel like a circus under one roof. The layout of the social parts of th… - [Canal House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/canal-house-pj-vj~2621834) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 23 - Description: Canal House is a new build home inspired by the forms of the missions in southern Arizona on a left over, irregularly shaped vacant lot along the Arizona Canal. The house opens out from the interior spaces to courtyards shaded by the geometry and layout of the design that provide additional living areas at different times of day. The central courtyard is anchored by a rusted steel clad outdoor fireplace that separates the living wing of the house from the sleeping wing. On the interior of the ho… - [Pleats](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pleats-pj-vj~5854385) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 26 - Description: Pleats is a new 1850 SF, 3 sided courtyard house in the foothills of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. The foundation of the original house was reused and the space was redesigned to fit the bedrooms, including a master suite that was lacking before. A new, gabled volume was added to take in mountain views and provide an indoor-outdoor great room with a perforated metal patio cover to ease the transition from the strong, sunlit exterior to the interior. A garage and workshop is tucked behind the ho… - [casiTa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casita-pj-vj~6568334) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 13 - Description: casiTa, spelled with a capital T, derives its name from its ‘T’ shaped plan that features 2 symmetrical bedrooms that sandwich a kitchen/laundry/bathroom plumbing core adjacent to the open living space. The 974 square foot home lives much larger than its footprint thanks in part to a 750 pound, 12 foot wide pivot door that opens up the living area with a simple push to a patio covered by a cantilevered roof, adding an additional 255 square feet of living space. This large roof shades floor to ce… - [Full Circle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/full-circle-pj-vj~7891125) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - Description: Client Brief: A decade earlier, this family hired us to update their Al Beadle home in Paradise Valley. There was one small son then. A decade later, there are three boys under twelve and aging parents who want to be close. The house they had no longer fit the life they were living. ‍ Location: A large lot a few miles away in Paradise Valley held a small, unlivable structure sitting on top of a basement. In the desert, excavation is slow and expensive. That foundation, already in the ground, bec… - [Rove](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rove-pj-vj~7079145) - Location: Paradise Valley, AZ - Photos: 27 - Description: “Dark and cramped with low ceilings” was the description the homeowners gave of their existing 1970’s house in Paradise Valley, Arizona when they reached out to us with hopes of completely renovating it while adding additional space. The first design move was running a majority of the addition parallel to the existing house, connecting them with a singular linking element containing a new mudroom, powder room and hall. This strategy separates the new and old, allowing the original house to be co… - [Charmed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charmed-pj-vj~7459426) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 17 - Description: In 2020 we received a very unusual project inquiry, a first in our firm's history. The scope of the inquiry was not unusual, a new modern home to replace the ranch house in the Arcadia neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona they had outgrown while having 3 children over the past 8 years. The unusual part was the request for it to be a surprise for the homeowner’s wife, after the couple had started and stopped twice with other professionals. This seemed risky but the gamble paid off as the surprise was… [See all 22 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/the-ranch-mine-pfvwus-pf~276824651) ## Community Q&A **Q: This house.. is everything! What is the shower stone?** *(in Photo Questions)* Would love to know what the surround in shower is made of. A: Thank you. Stonika Kalo from Dekton **Q: kitchen flooring** *(in Photo Questions)* Love this kitchen and the combo of materials? What is the flooring ? A: Thanks! The flooring is poured concrete thst is polished **Q: bathroom vanity wall tile supplier?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love those vanity wall tiles A: AZ tile Reside beige 2x4 porcelain **Q: what is the brand and name of the tile on the walls?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the grey color scheme for this bathroom A: Bedrosians Sahara 24" x 48" Matte Porcelain Tile I believe. Don't recall the specific color **Q: Cement countertop?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is cement looking countertop? A: It is a custom concrete countertop made locally **Q: Any chance you know what type of tile was used here? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* Tile - any chance you know which type of tile was installed here? I really like the matte look of it, very classy! A: arizona tile pietra italia grey --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*