3429 E Glenn, Tucson, AZ 85716

Once the personal residence of award winning Architect and builder Ron Fridlind, this private central Tucson compound was transformed and expanded over several decades. The work reflects a deeply personal architectural language shaped by Japanese design, desert living and an enduring respect for craft. Set well back from the street on a secluded .86 acre parcel, the 2,516 square foot main residence is surrounded by mature desert landscape, courtyards and raised garden beds. Large panes of glass draw the gardens into the home, allowing shifting light and views of the landscape to shape the interior throughout the day. Natural materials and carefully considered details unfold throughout the two bedroom, two bath home. Straight grain Douglas fir wraps walls, ceilings and floors, while stone, rustic saguaro rib ceilings and sculptural steel elements give each room its own character. Three custom metal fireplaces are woven throughout the house as both functional objects and works of...