Convent Avenue Studios
Tucked into the tightly clustered adobe courtyard residences of Tucson’s Barrio Historico, three wedge-shaped houses slip past each other to create a matrix of private and semi-private courtyards and walkways, adding to the complex tapestry of the 200 year old neighborhood.
Rammed-earth walls anchor the live/work studios to the place, and rusty and rough-sawn elements complete the shell of each structure. Refined elements finish the interiors.
Carefully placed apertures allow light to pierce through the thick walls; the dancing shadows from trees and neighboring walls mark the daily passage of time.
Convent Avenue Studios
Location
Tucson, Arizona, USA
Completion
1997
Team
Rick Joy
Holly Damerell
Franz Buhler
Photography
Bill Timmerman
