Byrne Residence, Scottsdale, Arizona

	Byrne Residence
Designer	Will Bruder
Location	Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Date	1995 to 1998
Climate	Desert
Context	Suburban
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Notes	The design concept of this residence was the creation of a series of abstract ‘canyon walls’ and spaces that emerge as metaphoric geological gestures from the natural desert site. The corbeled concrete masonry and metal clad frame walls embrace the residence’s main entry, living, and circulation/gallery spaces and provide focus to the angular geometry of the building as it grows from the asymmetrical, tapering alignments of the ‘canyon walls,’ which in turn extend the design out into the undisturbed natural desert site, creating outdoor living spaces and courtyards.To complement and contrast the dominant masonry walls, naturally patinated copper and acid etched galvanized metal clad frame-wall and fascia elements were created. The purple/bronze and pewter grey color of these materials complement the natural landscape and the rustic masonry. With each day’s varied sunlight, each surface changes in color, lending interest and suprise to the residence. Completing the exterior palette, the house is glazed in clear and ‘solex’ green, non-reflective glass set in custom configurations and details. In its scale, sculptural form, and material simplicity, the Byrne Residence is an organic architectural statement that complements and enhances its unique desert setting.

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