What makes a home architecturally significant?
An architecturally significant home is one whose design, architect or period gives it value beyond its size and location. It may be the work of a recognized architect, a strong example of a style such as mid-century modern, or a contemporary home designed with unusual care for its site, materials and light.
These homes deserve more than a standard listing. Buyers want to understand who designed the home, what is original, what has changed and why it matters. Telling that story well is a large part of what we do.
Which architects' homes have we represented?
We have represented homes designed by 25 architects and studios, from mid-century masters such as Ralph Haver, Al Beadle, William Cody and Edward Killingsworth to contemporary architects including Will Bruder and studios such as Tennen Studio and Construction Zone.
- Ralph HaverMid-century modern, Phoenix
- Alfred Newman BeadleModernist, Phoenix
- William CodyMid-century modern
- Edward KillingsworthMid-century modern
- Ned Sawyer
- John Douglas
- Tennen StudioEthan & Sarah Wessel
- Rich Fairbourn
- John Chonka
- Will BruderContemporary
- Mark Sever
- Mark Candelaria
- George ChristensenCasa Blanca
- Michael Munninger
- Richard Doria
- David Dick
- James Kottke
- Michael Higgins
- Taliesin SchoolFrank Lloyd Wright's school of architecture
- David Wade
- Bud Fonce
- Jack DeBartolo III
- Construction ZoneAndy Byrne
- Susan Biegner
- HH Green
Which interior designers and landscape architects?
Great homes are rarely the work of an architect alone. We have also represented homes shaped by these interior designers and landscape architects.
Interior design
- David Michael Miller
- Donna Vallone
- Matthew Boland
- Beth McGehee
- Libby Copeland
- Patty BurdickWiseman & Gale
- Jill Anderson
Landscape architecture
- Jeff Berghoff
- Steve Vollmer
- Christie Ten-Eyck
- Green RoomCharlie Ray
- Chad Robert
What should you know before buying a mid-century or architect-designed home?
Buying an architect-designed home means evaluating the design as carefully as the condition. A few things we help buyers consider:
- Provenance: confirm the architect and ask for original plans, permits and any published history.
- Original features: identify what is original, from windows and built-ins to materials, and what has been replaced.
- Renovation history: sensitive updates preserve value; insensitive ones can reduce it.
- Systems and materials: flat roofs, single-pane glass and period construction may need specialist care.
- Future plans: understand what can be changed while respecting the home's design.
How do we market architecturally significant homes?
We market these homes by telling their story: the architect, the period, the design intent and how the home lives today. That means thoughtful photography, researched written history and reaching buyers who value design, not just square footage.
It's personal for us, too. Grant Almquist is restoring a Frank Lloyd Wright home of his own in Wisconsin, Chad Christian specializes in architecturally significant homes, and Joe Bushong brings a passion for architecture and design to every listing. Grady Baker spent more than 20 years in marketing and brand storytelling before joining the team.
