For over thirty years, Seaver Franks Architects has demonstrated our commitment to innovative and timeless design solutions, regionally responsive architecture, and adaptability to the needs and challenges of each individual project and client.Whether your project is a master-planned community resort, corporate office, casino, restaurant, church or residence, Seaver Franks delivers the personal attention and expertise to create a design solution unlike any other.Each architect at the firm contributes his or her own background and personality, allowing our design philosophy to continually evolve.
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- Year established: 1976
- Employees: 6
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Seaver Franks Architects has helped shape the character of Tucson architecture for more than 30 years. We have been involved in hundreds of residential home design projects across Southern Arizona. Each home plan was designed to meet the needs of our clients and also to complement the natural beauty and tradition of the Southwest.
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Reviews (1) Norma Slone
Dec 12, 2020
Adios mi Casa. I built it I loved it! We bought our property 30 years ago at the time I had always loved modern architecture and my homes I built were that. At that time I decided to make this home a statement on Tucson Heritage. I admired George Washington Smith's work and his Spanish Colonial Revival homes from the 20's in Santa Barbara, this went well with Jonias Joeshler's work in Tucson. 19 years ago Jim retired and we wanted to add on to our home.
We chose Michael Franks 19 yrs ago as our architect he is multi talented and a nicer guy you would never hope to meet, he has integrity and claim to some of tucson's most handsome architecture. For this project, Jim wanted a 2nd Master Bedroom and a Study designated for himself. Michael's solution was inspired. We now have Master Bedrooms either side of the bath and dressing room.
Before Michael was finished, on top of Jim's master bedroom and study Michael was to touch every side of this house.the front courtyard was defined, driveway split to the front and back entries, the garage added a third bay, a work room for Norma's computer and treadmill with its own bath and my bedroom closet was to double! As I am designer myself I really care and Michael is a positive talented person to work with. Michael's solution for Jim's Master Bedroom I really love. Jim has a view down the vine covered veranda and in the distance the original gazebo appears.
In Tucson one must have a swimming pool and spa said Michael as I do not swim, I call it the viewing pool reminiscent of Louis Kahn's Viewing Pool at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. Michael designed the hardscape for the south patio and the enormous planter box. The stepping typography culminates in his piece de resistance the elegant negative edge pool. In this case it is beautiful to look down at Tucson's city lights!
We chose Michael Franks 19 yrs ago as our architect he is multi talented and a nicer guy you would never hope to meet, he has integrity and claim to some of tucson's most handsome architecture. For this project, Jim wanted a 2nd Master Bedroom and a Study designated for himself. Michael's solution was inspired. We now have Master Bedrooms either side of the bath and dressing room.
Before Michael was finished, on top of Jim's master bedroom and study Michael was to touch every side of this house.the front courtyard was defined, driveway split to the front and back entries, the garage added a third bay, a work room for Norma's computer and treadmill with its own bath and my bedroom closet was to double! As I am designer myself I really care and Michael is a positive talented person to work with. Michael's solution for Jim's Master Bedroom I really love. Jim has a view down the vine covered veranda and in the distance the original gazebo appears.
In Tucson one must have a swimming pool and spa said Michael as I do not swim, I call it the viewing pool reminiscent of Louis Kahn's Viewing Pool at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. Michael designed the hardscape for the south patio and the enormous planter box. The stepping typography culminates in his piece de resistance the elegant negative edge pool. In this case it is beautiful to look down at Tucson's city lights!
