Magical Mid-Century Modern in Arizona Brought Back to Life

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As soon as home builder Stuart Moore strolled into this Mid-Century Modern home in the desert, he had a feeling it was something special.

Sure, the house had been neglected for years and required a makeover, but Moore saw something special in this Paradise Valley, AZ, gem. After months of work researching the home’s history and restoring it to its classic standard, the end result is an open, modern desert dream with a serious architectural pedigree.

Listed for $1.4 million in 2017 when Moore recognized that it was special, the remodeled home is now on the market for $2.3 million.

Exterior

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“It was neglected, but the architecture was amazing,” Moore said. “It’s a super cool property.”

While Moore and his partner, Craig Manz, were busy overhauling the home inside and out, he reached out to architecture experts in the area in an effort to learn who built the place decades ago. With a little help from Alison King, founder of Modern Phoenix, the go-to source for everything Mid-Century Modern in the area, he was able to uncover the home’s pedigree.

The stunning home was built in 1970 for John Gaskin and his wife, heir to the Capital Lumber company. The couple were friends with architect Fred Guirey, who had designed a home for himself in the area. The Gaskins, enamored with Guirey’s design, commissioned the architect to build their home.

Bedroom

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Thanks to Moore, the home has undergone a nearly million-dollar remodel to bring it into the 21st century. Some of Guirey’s design elements remain, including the redwood ceilings. A temperature-controlled wine cellar and custom cabinetry were added. Gorgeous features such as a garden shower were updated.

Kitchen

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Moore told us the original architect added surprising (and playful) design elements such as pergolas, which when viewed at the right time of day, cast patterned shadows around the home, making it a true one-of-a-kind.

Shadows

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After just four days on the market, the home is under contract. But if Mid-Century Modern life in the Arizona desert sounds appealing to you, Moore says,  his company, Moore Made Development, is currently working on breathing new life into other similar properties in the area. Stay tuned. You never know what they might uncover next.

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