About The Ranch Mine
Our Name
We are often asked how we came up with our company name, The Ranch Mine. Before we formed our company back in 2010, we spent 7 months traveling around Arizona, exploring the rich history of our state in search of what was authentically Arizonan. During these trips, a common thread started to emerge: the pioneer spirit. Everywhere we went we heard stories and saw manifestations of the driven, impassioned people in search of a better life. This spirit is still alive and well today. We chose our name to honor those that have come before us, the humble ranchers and miners, who have paved the way for our opportunities for prosperity today, and to serve as inspiration to design spaces that afford us the opportunity to imagine what’s beyond what we see in the present so we can strive for new experiences.
Our Story
In 2009, Cavin Costello received his Masters degree in Architecture and made the drive to Phoenix, Arizona sight unseen, inspired by the complexities and opportunities to be had in the rapidly urbanizing southwest. He had not yet been a full day in Phoenix when he met Claire, a Phoenix native looking to make the most of her recent move back home. The two quickly bonded over their ideals of the built environment, how to improve upon it and its ability to influence. Not settling for a hard hit economy to dictate their next move, the duo decided to act. So, they bought a fixer upper and experienced first hand the trials and tribulations of a major renovation.
The two continued paving their own path developing the First Phoenix Green Construction Code project, designing for visionary real estate developers, and creating inspired homes for unique homeowners. Cavin and Claire have continued to push the envelope in designing for the pioneer spirit which has won them the 2019 HGTV Designer of the Year for their ‘Red Rocks’ project, a 2015 National American Institute of Architects contest that named them the “Future of Architecture”, landed them features on the NBC Today Show and with HGTV, and had their worked published in numerous books and publications.
LOCATION: Phoenix, Arizona
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Malapai Tower House rises like a beacon in the heart of the world’s largest contiguous Ponderosa pine forest. Accessible only by a winding dirt road, this three‑story rusted‑steel residence perches atop a gentle volcanic clearing more than a mile above sea level.
Nestled in the scenic landscape of Durango, Colorado, Lean-Three Retreat by architect Cavin Costello of The Ranch Mine reflects simplicity inspired by lean-to structures. Named “Lean-Three” after its three main volumes, the design balances functionality with a strong connection to nature.
Located near the Rocky Mountains in Whitefish, Montana, the Shadowbox Residence is a remarkable architectural feat by Cavin Costello of The Ranch Mine. Designed as a sanctuary, this residence expertly blends modern luxury with the natural splendor of Montana’s wilderness, offering a unique retreat in one of the most picturesque regions of the United States.
In 2020, The Ranch Mine, an acclaimed architecture firm, received an unusual project inquiry in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona. The request was for a new modern home to replace an outdated ranch house that the clients had outgrown while raising their three children over the past eight years.
Discover Ski Ranch, a modern, Bauhaus-inspired lake house designed by The Ranch Mine in Buckeye, Arizona. This innovative, off-grid home seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, featuring solar power, rainwater collection, and stunning desert and waterfront views.
In the sun-kissed embrace of Paradise Valley, Arizona sits “Mockingbird residence,” a slung courtyard-style home designed by the architecture firm The Ranch Mine.
The house is named “White Dates House,” a play on White Gates inspired by the Date palm trees found on the site, including one that is used to mark the entry of the home.
The Ranch Mine has completed the Rove House, a family home in Arizona’s Paradise Valley, drawing cues from a style of house that was popular in the 1930s.
Emerging from the harsh yet beautiful landscape of the San Francisco Volcanic Field in Flagstaff, Arizona, “Noir Peaks house” is a new 2405 square foot home designed by The Ranch Mine.
