“I never wanted to just document. I wanted to live inside the story.”—Werner Segarra
“History matters. Stories matter. Neighborhoods matter. That’s what I try to reflect in my work.” —Austin King, custom home builder
“I don’t want to give you exactly what you’ve always imagined. I want it to be better. I want to give you something you love that you never would have thought of.”—Britany Simon, interior designer
“Our aesthetic is to create immersive desert gardens wherever we work, to celebrate biodiversity in the most artful way, and to create landscapes that celebrate nature in all its glory.”—Charlie Ray, landscape designer
“No matter what architectural style, we try to bring Wrightian principles of authenticity to each house we design.”—Ron Brissette, architect
A master of blending old and new, this designer has built a thriving career transforming homes with vintage treasures and European antiques.
Meet the conservationist who has channeled his lifelong love of nature into protecting Arizona's landscapes.
Interior designer Holly Wright creates beautiful versatile luxury spaces.
Inside a Valley architect's passion for creating custom homes.
David Hovey Sr. and David Hovey Jr. are blurring the lines between the built and natural environments in Arizona and beyond.
How a builder laid the framework for a successful construction business.
Meet Mary Estes, the landscape architect who turns outdoor spaces into artistic masterpieces.
Tile pioneer Phil Shelton has perfected the art of sourcing beautiful tile.
This prolific architect is known for crafting modern, light-filled spaces that connect with their surroundings.
A former journalist uses her passion for details to compose clean, modern interiors.
A passion for modernism compelled Alison King to become one of our city’s biggest advocates for preserving midcentury gems.
For this landscape designer, embracing the desert’s natural beauty is both a practice and a personal meditation.
This second-generation luxury homebuilder carves his own path as an innovator with a can-do spirit.
As she cruises into her third decade of interior design projects, Wendy Black Rodgers reflects on influences, travel, lakeside living and rail cars.
Architect Craig Wickersham’s natural talents for art and design have made him sought-after in the Valley and beyond.
Look for the 2023 Masters of the Southwest issue on newsstands February 2.
Interior designer, author, retailer and fashionista—is there anything this dynamo cannot do?
After years of searching, this furniture designer found his higher purpose.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Valley builder John Gurley forges his own path.
