2004 | Phoenix, AZ | Private Residence & Museum | 30,000 sq ft
One descends below the ground surface while the horizon line rises. As one moves deeper, light levels reduce, sound reverberation increases, temperature drops. There is an awareness of the damp smell of soil. You are in the room; a large room sharing an amazing collection of artifacts discovered underground, buried thousands of years before, now visible, yet still below the ground. The natural insulating qualities of the earth keep the room comfortable and reduce energy consumption. Time to go home. Ascension. Up into a cloud space, diffuse bright, light everywhere, high above the ground where all things are possible… again!
Awards
2006
American Architecture Exhibition and Distinguished Building Awards
The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design
2006
Custom Home Design Awards, Sponsored by Hanely Wood Magazines
Grand Award – Detail Category
2005
American Institute of Architects – Arizona
Citation Award
2005
American Institute of Architects – Western Mountain Region
Citation Award
Publications
Books:
2007
ARCHITECTURE HIGHLIGHTS
Shanglin A & C Limited (China), Yanli Hu (Chief Editor)
Magazines:
2006
ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST – October
2006
CUSTOM HOMES – May / June