Owning A West Side Modernist Architectural Gem
Albuquerque has some sweet Modernist architecture
The MetroABQ has some amazing architecture!
We’ve all passed architect Bart Prince’s “Spaceship House” in the Nob Hill Neighborhood, for example, & his studio next door — daily tourist busses stop there…Besides these almost over-the-top structures, we’re fortunate here to have great architecture in small, often out-of-the-way places. Searching for & finding interesting places across the city can be a lot of fun.
On the West Side along the Rio Grande near Montaño Blvd, sits a small discreet community of all adobe townhomes. Ninety-six living units, generally in pods of four, are surrounded by five acres of tended gardens & green spaces. It was designed by architect Antoine Predock & is called La Luz. You may have already seen the architect’s work if you’ve driven on Central Ave/Route 66 by the University of New Mexico & passed the Modernist-styled George Pearl Hall.
Directly above is a scene from Arco Court, a cul-de-sac that ends at 40 acres of Open Space adjacent to the Rio Grande Bosque. Far above is the entry to a property on Arco Court, a beautiful example of an architecturally interesting structure & an extremely comfortable dwelling. The Mid-Century Modern concept was an attempt to integrate the home into the landscape. There are two large courtyards, one on each side of the home for air-flow when the doors are open.
Below are some images from Arco Ct NW: looking across the residence from one courtyard to another, from the dining room to the north courtyard, & one of many view scenes.
Dollhouse
Above is the Dollhouse View of a home on Arco Court NW. It’s part of the 3D Virtual Walking Tour that comes in super handy when wanting to view a home that lives in another city, say, or deciding whether to go see it in person. I’m not linking to the 3D Tour out of privacy concerns, as the home has sold…
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Extraordinary architects live & create in Albuquerque; beautiful & profound art installations abound; Greenspaces & Parklands define whole areas of the city; extras like Growers’ Markets & cultural events add to our quality of life. I’m a Realtor & write about it all in the MetroABQ Newsletter.
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