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Swaim Associates
has done multiple residences as well.
rose
residence
Contact :
Ed Marley
A
deep trussed rectangular roof structure forms a continuous wood-sheathed
ceiling plane beneath which only walls of glass in eight-foot
modules separate interior spaces from the undisturbed desert.
A mountain-facing patio carved out of the uphill side of the sloping
site and a city-facing raised deck on the downhill side provide
a variety of outdoor experiences. Massive native stone walls and
granite-tiled floors penetrate the glass and extend beyond the
roof plane to accentuate indoor-outdoor relationships.
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schirmer
residence
Contact :
Ed Marley
Designed
on a four foot module, pre-cast, exposed aggregate, tilt-up concrete
panels are capped by a continuous cast-in-place concrete perimeter
beam. Walls of glass on the north allow unobstructed views of
the adjacent golf course and the mounain range beyond. Electrically
operated external metal blinds which protect all glass areas from
sun exposure and provide privacy, can be retracted and concealed
in the soffits above. The design reflects the owner’s desire for
precision, simplicity and attention to detail.
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swaim
guest house
Contact :
Phil Swaim
Situated along
the mesquite forested bank of the Tanque Verde River, the site
of this guest house is subject to occasional flooding. The building,
raised for protection on steel stilts, provides covered parking
below and an unobstructed view to the north over the trees to
the Catalina Mountains beyond.
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fisher
residence
Contact :
Phil Swaim
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orchard
river townhouses
Contact :
Phil Swaim
A 130-unit
condominium development sited in a 16-acre pecan orchard adjacent
to Fort Lowell Park and the Tanque Verde River. Designed to preserve
the restful quality of the existing orchard and retain as many
of the large trees as possible, units are combined in varying
clusters of eight, with two four-unit clusters facing each other
across common landscaped entry courts. The project was awarded
contemporary landmark status in 1999.
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swaim
residence
Contact
: Phil Swaim
The
concept was to simply enclose a portion of the site, carving out
enough space for family activities and preserving the natural
vegetation of the heavily wooded site. An eight foot module allows
orderly flexibility of design. Walls of glass opening to covered
porches forms the central living core surrounded by spaces for
cooking, dining and reading. A two-story element, linked only
by a stair tower, contains the master sleeping suite and guest/study
above. Materials-form boarded concrete walls, cedar siding and
decking-are rough-textured and left natural.
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marley
residence
Contact
: Ed Marley
As
the Marley family grew so did their home. The first expansion
took advantage of their foresight by adding a second floor master
bedroom. A few years later the dining room was added to the north
side of the home. The second floor is accessed through a dramatic
spiral stair and provides great views of the mountains to the
north.
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