Rothwell Architecture
Rothwell Architecture

Rothwell Architecture

Commercial, Educational, Institutional and Residential Architecture

Commercial, Educational, Institutional and Residential Architecture Commercial, Educational, Institutional and Residential Architecture Commercial, Educational, Institutional and Residential Architecture

"We ensure a pleasant design construction experience"

Rothwell Architecture

Commercial, Educational, Institutional and Residential Architecture

Commercial, Educational, Institutional and Residential Architecture Commercial, Educational, Institutional and Residential Architecture Commercial, Educational, Institutional and Residential Architecture

"We ensure a pleasant design construction experience"

SUSANNE ROTHWELL, Rothwell Architecture, p.c.

About Susanne

 With over 30 years architectural experience on two continents, Susanne brings valuable skills to the design table. Her portfolio includes commercial, educational, institutional and residential architecture, covering all phases of the architectural process: from programming, design, and construction documentation to on-site project management. Her work spans from small additions to 15 million dollars in commercial projects. 


SusanneRothwell@hotmail.com

ACCOLADES

Rewards

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

 

  • 2 Valley Forward​ Crescordia​ design awards for South Mountain Environmental Education Center
     
  • NARI Silver Medal Award for the Mullen House
     
  • AIA Arizona 25 Year Design Award: Shadow Rock Church

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

  • Arizona Republic articles on the Rothwell House, South Mountain Environmental Education Center​ and Shadow Rock Church​ (with Susanne Rothwell as design architect of record)
  • Desert Paradise Magazine article on the Paradise Valley Hillside home
  • Southwest Builds Magazine articles on Shadow Rock Church​ and South Mountain Environmental Education Center 

PROJECTS

Residential

Residential

  • Camelback House
  • Flagstaff Cabin
  • Mountain Preserve House
  • Mountain Side House
  • Rothwell House
  • Angled House

Commercial

Residential

  • Shadow Rock Church
  • South Mountain Environmental Education Center
  • Bird Blind
  • Tenant Improvements

Remodel

Remodel

  •  Dake House
  • Coash Addition and Remodel
  • Bird Blind at the North Mountain Visitor Center

Camelback House

Living Room doors frame Camelback Moutain

Living Room doors frame Camelback Moutain

Living Room doors frame Camelback Moutain

The house is located to take the greatest advantage of the fabulous location at the base of Camelback Moutain.

Kitchen

Living Room doors frame Camelback Moutain

Living Room doors frame Camelback Moutain

With a wonderful double island, this kitchen is perfect for family cooking

Dining Room

Dining Room

Dining Room

Entry way

Dining Room

Dining Room

The welcoming front door aligns with the living room axis to the Mountain views 

Flagstaff Cabin

A glass link between entry and courtyard

A glass link between entry and courtyard

A glass link between entry and courtyard

The columns and fireplace are faced with the local malapai rock

The house viewed from the back yard

A glass link between entry and courtyard

A glass link between entry and courtyard

Expanses of glass and rock faced columns allow this house to blend effortlessly into its' forest location

Snow!

A glass link between entry and courtyard

Snow!

Mountain Preserve House

The back yard

Loft with decks and views to north and south

The back yard

Walls of glass and various decks and patios this house enabled its occupants to enjoy the outside at any time of the year 

Street view

Loft with decks and views to north and south

The back yard

The dramatic curved roof adds drama 

Loft with decks and views to north and south

Loft with decks and views to north and south

Loft with decks and views to north and south

A loft reading nook and game room under the curved roof with access to north and south decks

Orangewood Additions and Remodel

Natural Rock wall defines the entry

Rock columns throughout the interior and exterior

Rock columns throughout the interior and exterior

Rock columns throughout the interior and exterior

Rock columns throughout the interior and exterior

Rock columns throughout the interior and exterior

Kitchen

Rock columns throughout the interior and exterior

Kitchen

Three older projects

Hillside home

South Mountain Environmental Education Center

South Mountain Environmental Education Center

Wide overhangs protect the glass walls from the Arizona sun while keeping the lovely mountain views day and night

South Mountain Environmental Education Center

South Mountain Environmental Education Center

South Mountain Environmental Education Center

Won two Arizona Crescordia Awards. The first for the environmentally sensitive design of the building and the second for its ability to aid in its educational mission.

Phoenix Mountain Preserve House

South Mountain Environmental Education Center

Phoenix Mountain Preserve House

This house is located adjacent to the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, and its unique design allows it to blend with its environment, and allows its occupants to enjoy at every turn the gorgeous desert location

Paradise Valley House

The stepping design and natural colors allow this house to blend comfortably into its hillside locat

The stepping design and natural colors allow this house to blend comfortably into its hillside locat

The stepping design and natural colors allow this house to blend comfortably into its hillside locat

A Paradise Valley home sitting on a steep hillside site with commanding north facing views. 

Powder Room

The stepping design and natural colors allow this house to blend comfortably into its hillside locat

The stepping design and natural colors allow this house to blend comfortably into its hillside locat

Interesting powder room for the guest's pleasure. 

Shadow Rock Church

AIA Design Award

High drama at the sunset services

High drama at the sunset services

Shadow Rock Church was designed by Susanne Rothwell for a mountainside location. The high tech heat resistant glass wall is designed to indicate the leading-edge ethic of the church, while being grounded in the rock of the historical churches. 

High drama at the sunset services

High drama at the sunset services

High drama at the sunset services

Sunset services are dramatic and the glass wall allows the grandeur of the location to add to the impact of the services.

Hillside location

High drama at the sunset services

Hillside location

Shadow Rock Church earned an AIA 25 year design award, standing the test of time for beautiful architecture.

Latest Addition and Remodels

From a traditional ranch to a clean contemporary home

From a traditional ranch to a clean contemporary home

 A gated entry courtyard gives privacy to the grand glass entry

Marble bathroom

From a traditional ranch to a clean contemporary home

Light colors and clean lines make a small bathroom feel larger and luxurious

Bringing the outside inside

Bringing the outside inside

Walls of glass bring the outside inside and allow for a feeling of space, light and grandness

Residential Drawings


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