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14 BUSINESS MONEY Z8 FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2010 Architect tracks evolution of the city's buildings cottsdale architect Doug Sydnor demonstrate how to develop projects covers a lot of ground in his book the harsh conditions of the Sonoran "Scottsdale Architecture," a look Desert and this unique climate," he at the city's homes, schools, churches writes in the 127-page book. and businesses from 1888 "Scottsdale Architecture" in no poto 2008. lemic on sustainable architecture, but With more than 200 draws attention to some of the fine photos with detailed structures that have been lost. That incaptions, the book traces cludes: the city's development The Marshall family REAL from its farming roots to house on Indian School its 21st-century visage of Road that was home to Thomas MarPETER CORBETT resorts, corporate build- shall, vice president under President ings and desert-centric Woodrow Wilson. green buildings.

The Safari Hotel, a 1955 motor The book's release is set for Monday. lodge with Las Vegas panache and a In his research, Sydnor said, he modern design by the late Alfred Newlearned that Scottsdale's buildings have man Beadle. had a short shelf life, with some down- The Lewis Upton residence, built town sites having been home to five or in a citrus orchard in 1949 for a washsix buildings over 120 years. ing-machine industrialist. Change is a fact of life in every city, The stone and redwood home, debut longer-standing buildings should be signed by architect Paul Schweikher, a key goal for Scottsdale, he said.

had similarities to Frank Lloyd "The conditions of today dictate we Wright's Taliesin West. Schweikher must move toward sustainable struc- went on to be chairman of Yale Univertures more than ever before," Sydnor sity's School of Architecture. said. The Upton residence "was an exThat is happening with the city's re- traordinary architectural masterpiece" quirement that all municipal buildings that was mistakenly torn down in the be built to certified green-building 1970s when a demolition crew targeted standards. the wrong house, Sydnor said.

Plus, Scottsdale has been a leader in The author, a second-generation encouraging green building for homes Scottsdale architect, provides essays on and businesses. five eras of the city's development. "Given Scottsdale's innovative past Each photo caption includes historical and the new national spotlight focusing and architectural details. on local architecture, it is ready to "Scottsdale Architecture" is an im- azcentral.com Go to www.scottsdalerepublic.com for a searchable in portant record of the work from some of the city's notable architects, including Wright, Schweikher and Beadle. In an interview, Sydnor also cited Paolo Soleri and Will Bruder, who deit signed the Henkel North American ARCHITE TIRE headquarters.

The late Ralph Haver, a midcentury designer, and the late ESTATE Bennie Gonzales are also recognized. Gonzales designed the Scottsdale City Hall complex on the book's cover. Sydnor and Jeremy Jones put their mark on Scottsdale's most contemporary city buildings, the Appaloosa Library. The library opened last fall near Pinnacle Peak and Scottsdale roads. Sydnor's father, Reginald, worked on the designs of the original Motorola building on McDowell Road, now General Dynamics, and the Hotel Valley ARCADIA PUBLISHING Ho.

At least three book signings in Scottsdale have been scheduled: A place in history Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silver- In his new book, architect Doug Sydnor highstone Drive, at 6 p.m. Feb. 18. lights Scottsdale architecture, including some Scottsdale Center for the Perform- of the buildings, past and present, that he ing Arts, 7380 E.

Second at 7 p.m. considers the best: March 10. Barnes and Noble, 10500, N. 90th Gone, nearly forgotten St, at 2 p.m. March 13.

Scottsdale High School. The book is available at bookstores Upton House. and through Arcadia Publishing. Safari Hotel. Marshall Family House.

Send real estate news to Howard Underhill House. peter.corbett@arizonarepublic.com. Still standing out Taliesin West. Triangle Building. database of homes sold in your area.

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