Spiral Architects

Spiral Architects Vernacular-inspired and regionally-appropriate residential architecture serving Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Tucson/Catalina Foothills; based in Tucson.

Gene Kniaz, Architect. Spiral Architects is a custom residential architectural design firm based in Tempe, Arizona. It was launched in 2013 by architect Gene Kniaz, after a long tenure at Oz Architects, Inc., first as a Senior Architect, then Director of Residential Services, and for the final 6 years as a Principal of the firm. We're currently busy working on excellent residential projects (new construction and select renovation/remodel projects) in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Tucson.

Natural materials. Honest structure. Quiet luxury.In this kitchen at Âme Bohème, every element was selected to create a ...
06/03/2026

Natural materials.
Honest structure.
Quiet luxury.

In this kitchen at Âme Bohème, every element was selected to create a sense of calm and permanence. Exposed timber beams, hand-applied plaster, warm oak cabinetry, and a restrained palette allow texture, light, and craftsmanship to become the focal point.

Rather than relying on ornament, the design celebrates proportion, material authenticity, and the subtle beauty of things made well. The result is a space that feels both contemporary and timeless—equally suited for everyday living and gathering with family and friends.

At SPIRAL ARCHITECTS, we believe the most enduring homes are those that feel deeply connected to their place, their materials, and the people who live within them.

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As dusk settles over the desert, architecture begins a different conversation.Stone walls absorb the last warmth of the ...
05/29/2026

As dusk settles over the desert, architecture begins a different conversation.

Stone walls absorb the last warmth of the day while reflected light dances across the water's surface. At Âme Bohème, the pool courtyard becomes more than an outdoor room—it becomes a place for quiet evenings, conversation, and a deeper connection to the landscape beyond.
Designed to feel both timeless and effortless, this Ibiza-inspired retreat embraces the magic that happens after sunset.

✨ Desert evenings.
✨ Stone, water, and light.
✨ Architecture designed for living well.

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A sheltered space for gathering, framed in light and stone.⁠⁠A sequence of steps, textures, and shadow leads inward—tran...
04/30/2026

A sheltered space for gathering, framed in light and stone.⁠
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A sequence of steps, textures, and shadow leads inward—transitioning from desert landscape to sheltered living. The architecture doesn’t compete with its setting; it anchors it.⁠
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At dusk, the house softens. Warm light catches the plaster, timber, and stone, while deep overhangs and layered thresholds create a sense of refuge—an outdoor room that feels as intentional as any interior.⁠
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This is desert architecture at its best: grounded, restrained, and quietly immersive.⁠
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A sheltered space for gathering, framed in light and stone.A sequence of steps, textures, and shadow leads inward—transi...
04/30/2026

A sheltered space for gathering, framed in light and stone.

A sequence of steps, textures, and shadow leads inward—transitioning from desert landscape to sheltered living. The architecture doesn’t compete with its setting; it anchors it.

At dusk, the house softens. Warm light catches the plaster, timber, and stone, while deep overhangs and layered thresholds create a sense of refuge—an outdoor room that feels as intentional as any interior.

This is desert architecture at its best: grounded, restrained, and quietly immersive.

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Where structure meets softness.Exposed timber beams, hand-applied plaster, and a restrained material palette create a ca...
04/29/2026

Where structure meets softness.

Exposed timber beams, hand-applied plaster, and a restrained material palette create a calm, grounded interior—one that feels both timeless and deeply connected to place.

The architecture sets the rhythm, but it’s the layering of textures—wood, stone, fabric, and light—that brings warmth and life to the space. A modern desert home shaped as much by atmosphere as by form.

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Desert light. Clean lines. Quiet luxury.This residence is designed to dissolve the boundary between architecture and lan...
04/28/2026

Desert light. Clean lines. Quiet luxury.

This residence is designed to dissolve the boundary between architecture and landscape—where shaded outdoor rooms, textured masonry, and expansive glazing frame the Sonoran desert beyond.
The pool becomes a reflective plane, extending the horizon and pulling the sky into the daily experience of the home. Every material, every proportion, is tuned to climate, light, and place.
A modern interpretation of desert living—rooted in restraint, crafted for comfort.

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The most successful living spaces don’t stop at the glass.Here, the interior extends directly into the courtyard and poo...
04/23/2026

The most successful living spaces don’t stop at the glass.

Here, the interior extends directly into the courtyard and pool beyond—creating a continuous experience shaped by light, material, and proportion.

At Spiral Architects, we design homes where indoor and outdoor living become one.

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Light, texture, and proportion—shaping a space that feels calm, grounded, and quietly expressive.Moments like this are l...
04/22/2026

Light, texture, and proportion—
shaping a space that feels calm, grounded, and quietly expressive.
Moments like this are less about decoration, and more about how a room is experienced.

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A quieter kind of outdoor living—shaded, grounded, and connected to the landscape.Spaces like this aren’t separate from ...
04/21/2026

A quieter kind of outdoor living—
shaded, grounded, and connected to the landscape.
Spaces like this aren’t separate from the home—they’re an extension of how you live, shaped by light, material, and climate.

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An evening view into the courtyard as the house settles into itself.As daylight fades, the architecture takes on a quiet...
01/29/2026

An evening view into the courtyard as the house settles into itself.
As daylight fades, the architecture takes on a quieter presence — warm stucco surfaces, arched loggias, and carefully placed lighting defining the space without overpowering it.

The courtyard becomes an outdoor room in the truest sense, framed by proportion, texture, and a sense of calm enclosure.

It’s in moments like this that the Provençal bastide influence feels most at home — inward-looking, grounded, and designed to be experienced slowly, over time.

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4723 N La Lomita
Catalina Foothills, AZ
85718

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+14805406017

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