John Roark

A collection of our favorite furnishings that evoke the enduring style of the mid-20th century. CLASSIC REDUX Merging modernism with luxe natural materials, the handmade Vita Chair pays homage to architect Mies van der Rohe with minimalist lines and curvy cantilevers. Available in a  cherry or walnut frame with hand-stitched leather cushions in nine earthy hues. 28″H by 24″W by 34.5″L.

Thoughtful planning brings life to a Fountain Hills home. By John Roark | Photography by Scott Sandler Perched high in the community of FireRock, a contemporary home stands sentinel, setting a standard for the neighborhood. Although it might seem that its prime mountaintop locale would be one of the first lots to be snapped up, a skilled architect was needed to tame its challenging terrain.

Editor’s Letter for June/July 2026 As we were putting this issue together and looking at remodels and renovations, my childhood bedroom came to mind. Our family moved into the home when I was roughly three years old, and my second-floor room on the back side of the house was a baby blue hue that has probably been banned from modern color palettes. Carpet and walls, the whole shebang had an institutional pallor.