Architecture

Saul and Juan Estrada, left to right at 350-ton hydraulic press. Photo by Saul Estrada, Jr., Southwest Metal Spinning Inc. 

Want to transform an unfriendly room? Welcome in light with a room- and life-brightening tubular skylight, also known as a solar tube. After one is added, a forbidding hallway disappears; a dark kitchen is changed into a friendly space; bathrooms, bedrooms, hallways and closets are enlivened. And, this happens after just...

Bennie Gonzales with model of Civic Center. Photo: Scottsdale Historical Society.

Barnaby (Bennie) M. Gonzales (1924−2008), is remembered for his decency, humor, humility, charm, community leadership and, most importantly, for championing a regional Southwest architecture. Now, many more living in and visiting Scottsdale will know his name.

The city of Scottsdale renamed First Avenue between Drinkwater Boulevard and 75th Street “Bennie Gonzales Way” on...

A residential backyard designed by Tempe, Ariz.-based Creative Environments, an award-winning provider of landscaping services, was the key to a Gold Award at The Nationals 2017 for luxury home builder, Toll Brothers.

The backyard, which is located at the Trovilla model in North Scottsdale’s upscale Toll Brothers community of Talon Ranch, received the prestigious designation of Best Outdoor Living Space based on its concept...

Holiday safety, photo: Arizona Structures

We send our heartfelt wishes to you and your family to enjoy a joyous holiday season and encourage you to make it a safe one, too.