Below is the text from our 1st post of our ‘White Dates’ new build. In it we reference ‘White Gates’, an iconic house by Al Beadle that now unfortunately faces demolition as a demo permit was recently pulled by the new homeowner. The Historic Preservation Commission will meet April 15, and may vote to initiate historic designation, but even if the city gives the property historic designation, it only would halt demolition for one year. We hope that the new homeowner will work with the city, Historic Preservation, and community to save the home so we don’t lose this critical part of our history in Phoenix, and in the architecture world at large.
“When we first drove up to our new project site in the fall of 2018 we spotted perhaps the most iconic midcentury home in Phoenix across the street, a house designed by Al Beadle commonly known as “White Gates”. Knowing the history of this home, we knew immediately that we had the challenging task of creating a new neighbor that should honor the legacy of the midcentury modern icon while adding a distinctly new chapter to the story of this unique neighborhood. We named this new house “White Dates,” a play on White Gates inspired by the Date palm trees found on the site, including one that is used to mark the entry of the home.”
Architect -
@theranchmineofficial
Builder -
@minnewaskaphx
Photographer -
@danryan.studio
Furnishings -
@urbanrevivalphx