Blank Studio Architecture is an architectural practice based in

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. The practice was founded in 2006 by Matthew Trzebiatowski, AIA. The work of Blank Studio Architecture has been compared to the likes of

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and

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because of their use of material and volume. Their works focus on the sensual qualities found in architecture, such as interplay of natural and artificial illumination, and unconventional uses of material. Projects consistently display a

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approach to design. The studio has partnered with

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and The School of Architecture at Taliesin to provide students with the opportunity to learn about the study of architecture through practice. Students work on the studio's active architectural projects and gain exposure to all phases of the work through this collaboration.

Works

The firm's most recognizable project is the Xeros Residence, 2006. It has had a strong presence in the architectural press. Most notably ''

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'', '' Detail'', ''GA'', '' Corrugated Iron: Building on the Frontier'' and ''Phoenix 21st Century''. In 2013 it was showcased on

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's ''Extreme Homes''. The residence was awarded the distinction of Record House (2006) by '' Architectural Record'', has been awarded honors from the

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(2006), and Project of the Year by Residential Architect Magazine (2008).

Selected other works

*Blue Clay Country Spa (Shortlist Finalist, 2017) *Jacaranda Avenue (Competition, First Place, 2016) *House of Writing (Invited Competition, 2013) *"T" House (Construction Documents, 2013) *Tongzhou Wenyu River Project (Invited Competition, 2012) *Littles Road Residence (Under Construction) *Yoga Deva, 2009, *Superior Social Condenser, 2008 Social Condenser Side Entrance

References

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External links

Blank Studio Design+Architecture website
21st-century American architects 1972 establishments in Arizona University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee alumni Architecture firms based in Arizona Companies based in Phoenix, Arizona Architecture firms of the United States