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Bob and Helen Winkel purchased their 1953 home in Phoenix’s desirable Marlen Grove neighborhood in 1980. The house, which was designed by Ralph Haver and features a south-facing yard and large walled courtyard, had been owned by a graphic designer who added the large street numbers to the facade. The couple hired architect Wendell Burnette to update the home, which had remained relatively untouched since it was built. His thoughtful modernizations and addition complement Haver’s original vision and do not affect the structure’s midcentury curb appeal. Bob bought the silver Jaguar, also from 1953, as a high school graduation gift to himself.

A mindful makeover honors a Haver Home’s history and a family’s memories.

In Sedona, a small house puts the focus on the view.

“From the outside, the house is kind of a bunker. You would never guess what’s inside,” says Burnette.

While most architecture is rectilinear—characterized by straight lines and squared angles—the homes created by Lee Hutchison and his team at Scottsdale-based Urban Design Associates

“I love optical illusions—where does it start, where does it end kinds of things.” —Kevin Caron, artist

A mask can really express our humanity,” artist Zarco Guerrero reflects.

Wayne Helfand turns a love for the Earth’s gems and minerals into a must-see Valley destination.

A peek inside the studio of Feathers Fine Custom Furnishings reveals why it’s made in Arizona.

Native American artist Evelyn Fredericks captures the spirit and history of Hopi culture in stone and bronze.

A Desert Mountain vacation home marries its interiors with the unique surroundings.