Homes

The Valley is home to some of the top home-design and build talents in the nation. (Frank Lloyd Wright did choose to have a home and his school here, after all.) Here, five local pros pick some of their favorite custom projects, all with striking good looks, high-end craftsmanship and the longing stares of everyone who happens to pass by.

BY MELISSA LARSEN 

WORLDLY WONDER 

LOCATION: Scottsdale

YEAR BUILT: 2007 (addition was...

Welcome to one of the most highly sought after homes in the Evergreen Historic District of Mesa. There truly is no home in the Valley of the Sun that is quite like this one. The home has been the stage of many TV commercials and professional photo shoots for a variety of uses and media. Step inside and you'll see just why. The widely treelined streets, the gathering of an eclectic variety of bungalow homes, and the quaint and tight knit community of neighbors complete the feel of times past while incorporating the convenience and amenities that a modern family requires. Built by a medical doctor in the early...

One could define luxury as the ultimate experience of a mundane necessity. It could also be said that a certain amount of luxury is a requirement for human happiness. We are not just creatures of necessity; we are creatures of experience. Food fulfills the necessity. Luxury dining fulfills the experience. Clothes fulfill the necessity. Luxury apparel fulfills the experience. Shelter fulfills the necessity. A luxurious home fulfills the experience. 

With a passion for creativity, luxury homes, and anything in the building mechanics realm, Sage Lentz is notably one of the most recognized homebuilders in Arizona. Voted one of the top commercial and luxury homebuilders by various media outlets throughout the years, this valley native has created over 60-custom luxury homes and has his hands in many more than one type of home building pot. The entrepreneur has created and flourished three separate entities: Sage Luxury Homes, Sage Commercial Builders, and Sage Concierge.