Situated on a tight corner site in Scottsdale Arizona, this project pushes up three floors and out to maximize the zoning envelope while accommodating visibility for automobiles on the corner. The lower floor is pulled back from the street to allow parking in front of the houses while affording privacy at the entry with distance and landscape from the street. Upper floors cantilever out over this area and gently curve at the top to follow setback lines to form a vertical wing form.

The project consists of two distinct elevations: the two sides facing the street have generous fenestration and large movement of different materials while the back sides at property lines are solid masonry that are broken up with top to bottom light slits to the south. These walls undulate with a three dimensional block pattern to create varied shadow patterns throughout the day and a sense of fluidity uncommon to masonry construction.

Interior circulation is defined by a three story high masonry shear wall that supports the stairways between floors and exposes the same block used on the exterior. Other highly insulated masonry walls are also left exposed within the spaces to create a distinct contrast of textured surface to smooth wall. All major spaces exhibit views to nearby Camelback Mountain and highlight the potential to have distinct urban living that embraces climate, the region, and the concept of smart growth within a city. The project is poised to be Residential LEED Certified and will qualify for the City of Scottsdale Green Building Program.

location
Scottsdale, Arizona

client/owner
Urban Rise Development LLC

contractor
n/a

area
8,775 sf