'When asked to name Tucson's most recognized architect, the first name that comes to most people's minds is Josias Joesler.'
From Josias Joesler:an Architectural Eclectic
If I had to pick my favorite architect, builder and style of home in Tucson, my answer to all three would be the same - Joesler. From the 1920's to the 50's Josias Joesler built homes in Tucson that not only endure to this day but are the prized possession of their lucky owners, and coveted by many others.
While Joesler built homes, churches and other public buildings throughout Tucson, I'm most familiar with the homes that he built in the Catalina Foothills Estates area. This area, bordered by Skyline Dr on the north, River Rd on the south and bisected by Campbell Ave is prime Joesler turf.
Many of these homes, originally built as winter residences for wealthy easterners, have been carefully renovated and now serve as full or part time homes for a lucky few.
Rich in architectural style and detail, Joesler also knew how to build a home that was at home in the desert. He used thick adobe walls, clay tile roofs with wide over-hangs and deeply set windows. His homes were sited to capture the views, offer shaded outdoor living areas and maximize protection from the sun.
Not without their idiosyncrasies, Joeslers’ are non-the-less much admired for their timeless architecture and great bones.
When you enter a Joesler, you feel that it was built to withstand time, not just as in durable and 'built to last', but in the sense that the style will endure and never be out of style.
Here are some pictures of different Joeslers' located throughout the Old Foothills area of Tucson. Simple, classic, quietly grand, timeless and charming.
And always mindful of the desert environment.
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To learn more about Josias Joesler Click HERE .
And if you have a question or would like more information on Joeslers' in the Tucson Foothills I look forward to hearing from you.
John Schneider
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