5th Annual Modern Phoenix Week 2009
Founding Fathers of Modern Phoenix Home Tour in Arcadia and Uptown Phoenix
- Home Tour
- Guirey
- Pernell
- Itinerary
- Hermosa
- Hobza
- Expo
- Oregon
- Smith
- Executive
- Sorosky
- Whiffen
- White Gates
- Surya
- Mystery Receive advance notice of next year's events!
Pernell Residence
Architect: Ralph Haver, AIA
Remodel: Kirk Development Co.
Year: 1955, 1999
Renovation Completion: 100%
Style: Midcentury Modern Contemporary Interpretation
The Haver family lived here for about 10 years—between 1965 and 1999 the home went through a variety of structural, mechanical and aesthetic changes. Prior to purchase by the Pernells, a decision had to be made whether to knock the place down, or to spend way too much money remodeling. Given the architectural features like the slot window out front, million-dollar wood ceiling and original copper fireplace, the choice to remodel was made. Kirk Development Co. completely remodeled the home from 1999-2004.
The copper fireplace, believe it or not, is completely original.
The beautiful Thunderbird with perfectly matching color scheme and angles was on loan from Lambda Car Club for the day.