Abrams Residence – Custom Home Size: 5,100 s.f. Builder: BIG TYKE Construction, Rafe Teich Located at the base of the Catalina Mountains, this project has City and Mountain views. The home has an interior courtyard / veranda with private swimming pool and view of the Catalina Mountains. The Courtyard with an outdoor kitchen, fireplace and access to the desert. Roof design with exposed stained timber framing and rusted corrugated metal finish. ...
Catalina Foothills residence Master Suite Bathroom Addition focuses on open floor space to allow occupants to move freely without being crowded. Multiple narrow windows allow for natural light, indoor/outdoor relationship and provide privacy. Traditional SW style exposed beam ceiling with sawtile tile floor and Spanish Colonial chandelier. ...
Desert Craftsman Home Single story exposed slump block with heavy mud set mortor home with exposed heavy timber framing . Additional exposed building materials range from concrete window sills, surface mounted conduit and heavy gauge framing connectors complement traditional use of materials for a Craftsman style design. ...
Patterson Residence – Custom Home Size: 4,500 s.f. The project was in collaboration with Architect Chuck Albanese. The design is sensitive to the natural surroundings of the developed forest and natural runoff that returns to the Northern Pacific Ocean. Built atop of the coast line cliffs the two story home has privacy and views in each direction with access to the beach. The design takes advantage of the natural topography to minimize cut and fill and the exterior building materials of natural stone, wood facades and beams blends the home into its environment. The design includes elevator access to each level, open floor plan and covered walkway that links the guesthouse to the main residence. The opportunity to work with Chuck Albanese is inspiring and has provide a wealth of experience. Thank You Chuck! ...
Roberts Residence – Custom Home Size: 4100 s.f. Designed for the steep sloping terrain in the Catalina Mountains at Mt. Lemmon. The 3-level Cabin captures the forest views with a full 2-story window wall and open deck. The full height stone fireplace with an open space plan to the kitchen with exposed beam ceiling. The loft overlooks the main space below and shares the same window wall view. The cabin has covered patios for protection against mountain rains and snow and also allows the owners to enjoy the outdoors without direct exposure to the shower elements....
Size: 4,500 s.f. The project was in collaboration with Architect Chuck Albanese. The design is sensitive to the natural surroundings of the developed forest and natural runoff that returns to the Northern Pacific Ocean. Built atop of the coast line cliffs the two story home has privacy and views in each direction with access to the beach. The design takes advantage of the natural topography to minimize cut and fill and the exterior building materials of natural stone, wood facades and beams blends the home into its environment. The design includes elevator access to each level, open floor plan and covered walkway that links the guesthouse to the main residence. The opportunity to work with Chuck Albanese is inspiring and has provide a wealth of experience. Thank You Chuck!...
Raymond Ybarra attended the University of Arizona, College of Architecture and has over thirty years experience with a wide range of projects in Commercial and Residential.
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