Saving the David Wright Residence: A look into the village planning committee process

October 4, 2012 By
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Wow…just attended the Camelback East Village Planning Committee regarding historic overlay and landmark designation for the David Wright Residence designed by famed Frank Lloyd Wright. Ultimately, a motion to recommend historic preservation and landmark status to the planning commission and city council was passed with a nail biting 9-5 vote. Can't even comprehend that anyone actually voted to not recommend historic landmark status. I won't go into much detail on the significance of this property as it has been written about at length…and in my opinion is a no-brainer that it is worth of historic landmark status and culturally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Historic, Mid-Century Modern

Update: Saving The David Wright Residence

June 21, 2012 By
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The outpouring of support and passion by Phoenicians for preserving an iconic work of modern architecture in Arcadia designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built for his son David Wright, has been tremendous, and it looks like the new owners might be having a change of heart. On June 12th the City of Phoenix had a Planning Commission meeting in which the former Phoenix Historic Preservation Commissioner Grady Gammage Jr. spoke about the need for a historic overlay for the Wright residence and preserving this piece of history.  The comments by Mr. Gammage along with the strong showing of preservation supporters led to a unanimous vote by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Historic, Mid-Century Modern

Recently Sold at Central Park West

May 19, 2012 By
cpw1

One of my homebuyer clients recently closed on a condo at the iconic mid-century modern Central Park West in North Central Phoenix.  These condominiums were designed by Defiel & Miller Architects and built in 1965, and each is centered around their own atrium/private patio design concept for each unit.  This atrium design was inspired by the central court of an ancient Roman house, and provides substantial natural lighting with floor to ceiling glass in each of the two bedrooms and all along one edge of the living room. This particular home was in need for some heavy updating, but fortunately my client is a talented designer and … [Read more...]

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Modern Phoenix Week & Expo 2012

March 25, 2012 By
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This is THE week for MoPho's to all get together and enjoy all of the mid-century and contemporary modernism Phoenix has to offer.  What's a MoPho?  Modern Phoenician! From March 23-April 1 Modern Phoenix is hosting their 8th annual Modern Phoenix Week, with an event, tour, or get together each night.  The week culminates with the now famous guided mid-century modern home tour , which already sold out their 800 tickets after only being up for sale for three weeks.  This year's featured neighborhood is Marion Estates,  where Blaine Drake, Ralph Haver, and Al Beadle all played their own roles in the development of some of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mid-Century Modern, Modern

Sold: 4211 N. Cheery Lynn Rd.

July 11, 2011 By
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Wow, what a ride this purchase of a tastefully renovated, mid-century modern home in Phoenix was for my clients.   From the search, to the showing, offer, and closing it was a whirlwind of activity.   As many people in the Phoenix area are starting to realize, the market is getting more and more competitive with several buyers trying to find their perfect home among a shrinking supply of homes to choose from. My clients and I began searching for 3 bedroom 2 bath homes along the Camelback Corridor and lower Arcadia area neighborhoods.  Many of these neighborhoods feature mid-century modern homes of all different types and prices, with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buyers, Buying Strategies, Mid-Century Modern

Sold! 849 W. Campbell Ave.

May 26, 2011 By
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Sold!  Just closed a few weeks ago representing the buyers on this unique 3 bedroom / 1.5 bath mid-century modern gem, originally built in 1951, in Park View Homes near 7th Avenue and Camelback in Midtown Phoenix.   When I showed my clients this home for the first time they instantly fell in love with the extraordinarily beautiful remodeling work, done with a very clean and modern style to the interior with great attention to detail.  It took a few months to close on this home after making our offer, as it was a short sale, but was well worth it as homes like this at this price don't come on the market very often.  We ended up closing the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mid-Century Modern, Sold
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