The Ancestral Sonoran people known as the Hohokam once numbered as many as 50,000 people around what is now Phoenix. With this large population came expansive civilization with multiple large communities or pueblos. With petroglyphs being part of the Taliesin … Continued
When most people think of North American civilization, they often think in terms of the last few hundred years when the pilgrims settled Plymouth or the Spanish conquered Mexico and began exploring and colonizing in what’s now California and Texas. … Continued
The stained glass of my Sabbath’s cathedral was red and white and black and yellow rock. The buttresses and arches were walls etched by wind and rain and river. The clouds were the soaring frescoes and triumphal dome. And my … Continued
How does one describe the Grand Canyon? Words fail and images, no matter how spectacular, only capture a minute glimpse of the majestic work of creation. I will do my best to share my experience through both word and image, … Continued
A faux log cabin Flagstaff, Arizona has its roots as a lumber town, which is kind of ironic since it is now a town full of hipsters and environmentalists. The lumber industry is what helped the town grow and get … Continued
As part of the recent 25th Anniversary Conference for the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy in Phoenix, the group visited several Wright-designed homes in the area including many private residences that are not open to the public, like the Price … Continued
Wow! That’s most people’s reaction when they visit this spectacular Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in Paradise Valley, Arizona. When volunteering for the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy 25th Anniversary Conference recently, I got to visit this beautiful residence for a … Continued
Last week the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy hosted its 25th annual conference in Phoenix based out of the fabulous Arizona Biltmore Hotel and Resort. I spent an afternoon with them as a bus captain for their afternoon architectural tours … Continued
It’s November again, which means it is time for this year’s gratitude project. Last year I diverted from a general list of things I’m thankful for leading up to Thanksgiving and focused on my many fortunate opportunities to see the … Continued
If you haven’t figured out yet, I’m a Mormon, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and I love architecture particularly religious architecture. To me one of the most sacred places on earth is the temple, … Continued