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Kim Shelton (@kimicorazon) knows tile in the way only someone who grew up around it can. From Saltillo — what she calls “the wood of the Southwest” — to manganese, red terracotta, and specialty finishes, she has favorites, stories, and little tidbits on what makes each one special.

Handcrafted is a Phoenix based family-fun company that has been part of the Southwest design landscape for over 60 years. Built on long-standing relationships with artisans in Mexico, whose  handmade traditions and craftsmanship have been passed down through generations. 

#desertdesign #desognweek #arizonadesign #southweststyle #spanishstyle
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Our custom adobe brick home located the in Whisper Rock community, was designed around desert organic living — warm wood beams, natural stone, and Spanish Colonial details woven throughout. From the courtyard entry to the sunset-lit pool terrace, every space was designed from the ground-up to fit how this family actually lives: cooking together, gathering outdoors, and staying connected to the desert landscape around them. 

Visit our website link in the profile to see more of our Whisper Rock Adobe home.

#higginsarchitects #luxuryhomes  #arizonaliving #arizonaarchitecture
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Five years in the making, Casa de los Sueños is a living dream… a resort-style sanctuary born from the romance and rich spirit of San Miguel, Mexico.

It is a timeless, transportive refuge where dense foliage and layered textures weave a storybook setting. Here, beauty meets purpose as this lush, immersive landscape breathes as a sacred haven for endangered cycads, creating a world that feels deeply, soulfully alive.
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#LandscapeArchitecture #AZASLA #TGRLA #Mexico #Oasis
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Handcrafted Tile (@handcraftedtile) is a family story — the kind that’s shaped Arizona homes for more than 60 years. Most people know founder Phil Shelton, the engineer-turned-importer who helped bring handcrafted tile to the Valley in the late ’60s and became known as Arizona’s “King of Mexican Tile.” But this piece shines a light on his daughter, Kim Shelton (@kimicorazon), who grew up traveling with her dad to Mexico, speaks fluent Spanish, and still considers many of the artisans and suppliers family.

Read the full story written by @amy.karl_ on our Journal 
desertdesignweek.com/journal/handcraftedtile

#desertdesignweek #desertdesign #desertstyleaz #arizonaliving #handcaraftedtile
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A vision of sustainable luxury, built to perform for generations.

This LEED Platinum certified residence in the historic Maple Ash Wilson District of Tempe, Arizona redefines modern desert living through innovation, efficiency, and intentional design. Spanning over 10,000 livable square feet, this custom home integrates advanced building systems, smart automation, sustainable water harvesting, basement aquaponics, algae-fed vegetable farming, and high-performance construction materials including Omni Block, Hambro trusses, and concrete deck systems.

Designed to maximize structural durability, indoor air quality, and long-term energy efficiency — every detail was thoughtfully crafted to support a healthier, smarter way of living.

Built by: @temac_built_
LEED Certification: @osu.usgbc

#SustainableDesign 
#EcoLuxury 
#DesertModern 
#SustainableLuxury 
#HomeInnovation
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Just a few moments from our San Juan project ✨
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#LandscapeArchitecture #AZASLA #TGRLA #Mexico #Oasis
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