Sol House, Phoenix Home Photos, Arizona Residence Images, Willo Historic District Architecture
Sol House in Phoenix
Modern Phoenix Real Estate: Arizona Property, USA ? design by The Ranch Mine, Architect
Nov 11, 2018
Sol House
Architect: The Ranch Mine
Location: Willo Historic District, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Sol House

Photos by Jason Roehner
?Sol? is an infill house in the Willo Historic District in midtown Phoenix, Arizona, an area known for its museums and growing collection of businesses. Inspired by the southwestern urban vernacular of the courtyard house, local architecture firm The Ranch Mine designed a modern home that both embraces and escapes the sun and the city.

?Sol? sits at the crux of development in Phoenix, just 300 yards from a light rail station in a rapidly urbanizing core, yet surrounded by an early 1900s historic district. This 2300 square foot, new build home built by Boxwell Southwest not only had to gain approval from the Historic Preservation Office, but it had to navigate the reality of a growing metropolis. Although urbanization and historic preservation may typically be at odds, The Ranch Mine team chose to look to the past in order to design for the more urban future.
The style of the courtyard house was first introduced to the region in the late 17th century and is ideal for urban living in a desert climate. It provides an escape from the bustle of the city while also creating a shaded, naturally cooled outdoor room.

?Sol? is a U-shaped ...