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Wendell BurnetteJonah BusickJack DeBartolo 3Eddie JonesDonald Keuth Kimber LanningJenna M. McKnightMark PattersonJames E. RichardsWilliam TaylorBruce WiseScott Blair |
Photo courtesy Jones, Studio |
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| Desert Botanical Gardens / Photo courtesy Wikipedia (top); Arizona Biltmore Hotel / Photo courtesy Wikipedia (bottom) |
Jones is a partner at Jones Studio, a Phoenix-based sustainable-design firm.
Best Historic Architecture
Cattletrack Arts & Preservation
“A peek into the past of authentic old Scottsdale is to experience dirt paths, ancient cacti, and original buildings converted to the pursuit of art.”
The Desert Botanical Gardens
“They will cause anyone to fall in love with the Sonoran Desert”
Best New Architecture
Sandra Day O'Connor Courthouse
“Beautiful, white, and transparent architecture by Richard Meier with a wonderful, huge atrium space. The main cylindrical courtroom is amazing with its convex glass ceiling by [New York artist] James Carpenter.”
Best Restaurant
Tarbells
“My favorite.”
Tuck Shop
“Excellent food, neighborhood renovation, plus its owned and operated by architects!”
Best Hotel
Arizona Biltmore Hotel
“A must-see in spite of the misguided additions. Although credited to Albert Chase McArthur, the original has the hand of Frank Lloyd Wright all over it.”
Based on what you have seen and read about this project, how would you grade it? Use the stars below to indicate your assessment, five stars being the highest rating.
