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Cedar Street Residence in Tempe
July 25, 2022
Architect: coLAB studio, llc
Location: Tempe, Arizona, USA

Photos: Bill Timmerman and Mark Boisclair
Cedar Street Residence, Arizona
The Cedar Street Residence renovation project started with a 1954 bungalow home in Tempe, Arizona. The client’s tight budget necessitated simplicity and efficiency.

A large central courtyard. A flexible, transformable house.

The existing house: Gutted. Three new walls positioned. Four mobile wardrobes added, each with a built-in door. Bedrooms may be created or taken away as needed. Re-used steel frames and decking create new entry and patios.
The addition: Mobile millwork separates the great room (kitchen, dining, living) from studio. When entertaining, the millwork moves east to create a 1000 SF dining/living space. If the studio grows, the millwork moves west. Multiple locations for power/data/speaker connections in the floor for millwork placement.

Operable shade along the south façade reduces heat gain and balances light each day, becomes a giant lantern for the courtyard each night.

All spaces view into courtyard surrounded by translucent, reflective glass. Surrounding landscape paints shadows on glazing each day, courtyard expands to infinity each night.

Cedar Street Residence in Tempe, Arizona – Building Information
Architect?s Firm: coLAB studi...