Nestled on the north side of the Phoenix mountain preserve sits a once neglected and underutilized site in a horse property neighborhood, now transformed into a secluded native habitat and respite from city life.
Tucked into the Hill Country canyons, the buildings of Canyon Preserve stair step down steep, rocky slopes of oaks, first growth cedar and hearty indigenous vegetation, creating a secluded and serene setting for this intimate house.
Best Practice Architecture has offered a brilliant solution to issues around multigenerational living and urban density with their latest Seattle project. The firm was hired by a Seattle homeowner to create Granny Pad: A spacious living quarters converted from a backyard garage.
This speculative new-construction duplex replaced a run-down 2-story rowhouse. The overall goal was to create modern, open living space, imbuing each unit with its own personality.
