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The home’s namesake is a 26-foot-tall shade structure called a ramada. The name derives from the Spanish word for ‘branches,’ and it’s a regional construction technique mastered by the Tohono O'odha tribe. A total of 20 Douglas fir telephone poles support the 2 x 4 lattice canopy, which provides shade and casts dramatic shadows across the white, mortar-washed slump blocks.

Wide glass apertures connect the living and dining room to the new backyard.

Overall, the design strove to preserve some of the character of the original front facade while allowing a contemporary structure to unfold.

The design of the remodel negotiates a 12-foot drop from the front of the lot to the back with a modified roof form that allows for three stories.

Main elevation

Main elevation

Front facade