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Firebrand Gary

(5,044 posts)
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 12:17 AM Oct 2012

Help Wanted: Architect needed for Sedona, AZ remodel and expansion.

Hey Gang,

My partner and I are going to write an offer on a home in Sedona, AZ in the coming days. We are looking at this great little home that probably has not seen an update in 35+ years! We are looking to transform the home, literally adding 1000+ square ft, possibly a second story. We essentially want to change the layout of the floor plan.

The style of the home is typical ranch, which we are looking to change to a split floor plan. The design we are going for is Territorial, commonly referred to as "Santa Fe" style.

Looking for an Architect specializing in this style, which has been very difficult to find. I found exactly what I am looking for in a Design/Builder in Santa Fe, NM, but I am pretty sure she only contracts projects in Santa Fe.

Here is an example of what I am looking for: http://www.woodsbuilders.com/portfolio/traditional/index.html

Thanks everybody! I'd love to hear your thoughts/responses!

Firebrand

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Help Wanted: Architect needed for Sedona, AZ remodel and expansion. (Original Post) Firebrand Gary Oct 2012 OP
Why not ask her anyway and if nothing else she may know someone she would recommend Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #1
I sent her an email a few days ago. Firebrand Gary Nov 2012 #4
beautiful concept for a beautiful spot NMDemDist2 Nov 2012 #2
That is good advice that I am taking to heart. Firebrand Gary Nov 2012 #5
Hey, I just drove through Sedona on my way to Grand Canyon and back to Chicago! Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2012 #3
Its gorgeous! I'm really excited about this new endeavor! Firebrand Gary Nov 2012 #6

NMDemDist2

(49,314 posts)
2. beautiful concept for a beautiful spot
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 05:54 PM
Nov 2012

i'd start going through the Phoenix phone book, (well Scottsdale actually)

i'm sure there's someone there who won't mind driving 45 minutes up the hill to help your project

Firebrand Gary

(5,044 posts)
5. That is good advice that I am taking to heart.
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 06:49 PM
Nov 2012

The challenge is finding an Architect who has mastered Territorial style who is also gifted in proportional accuracy. I've ran across about 5 architects who work in traditional territorial style, but I kind of feel like they are not as developed as what I am searching for.

I am almost leaning towards hiring a local architect and using some of the influences of the builder in Santa Fe that I really like.

Firebrand Gary

(5,044 posts)
6. Its gorgeous! I'm really excited about this new endeavor!
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 06:53 PM
Nov 2012

and to add my progressive voice to the Arizona conversation.

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