Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Architects for Residential & Commercial Projects in Tucson
Lanning Architecture has been designing elegant and thoughtful building solutions in Tucson, Arizona for over 20 years. We prioritize communication and work closely with clients to develop projects that align with their unique needs, emphasizing a collaborative design process over rigid stylistic preferences. Our approach integrates sensitivity to site-specific climate and historical context, utilizing both innovative sustainable materials like insulated concrete forms and traditional methods such as stabilized mud adobe.We balance practicality with aesthetic value, ensuring designs accommodate budgets, building codes, and construction realities while maintaining elegance. With expertise in residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, we specialize in navigating historic preservation boards and creating contextually responsive architecture that enhances community identity.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Architecture
Historic Preservation
Development Projects
Additions & Remodels
Interior Design
Design Review Advocacy
Pre-Design Services
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in Tucson's unique architectural landscape.
- Our client-focused process ensures designs align with individual needs and budgets.
- We combine sustainable materials with historic preservation expertise.
- Practical designs consider building codes, construction feasibility, and cost efficiency.
- Proven success navigating Tucson's historic preservation and design review boards.
Services
Residential Architecture
Lanning Architecture specializes in custom single-family residences tailored to Tucson's climate and lifestyle. We address unique client needs, from accessibility requirements to multi-generational living, while balancing innovation with practicality. Our designs prioritize low-maintenance, energy-efficient solutions that harmonize with Southern Arizona's environment.
Historic Preservation
We preserve Tucson's architectural heritage through adaptive reuse and restoration projects. Our team works with historic boards and specialized contractors to maintain structural integrity while modernizing systems. Services include documentation, material analysis, and navigating regulatory approvals for properties in districts like Barrio Viejo and Armory Park.
Development Projects
Our firm designs context-sensitive developments including multi-family housing, infill projects, and mixed-use buildings. We specialize in creating site-specific solutions that meet zoning requirements while enhancing neighborhood character. Services cover subdivision planning, adaptive reuse, and navigating Tucson's Infill Incentive District regulations.
Additions & Remodels
We design additions that seamlessly integrate with existing structures, whether matching original styles or creating modern contrasts. Our process addresses evolving client needs through functional space transformations, from kitchen remodels to full-scale home expansions, while maintaining contextual harmony in Tucson neighborhoods.
Design Review Advocacy
Lanning Architecture facilitates approvals through Tucson's Historic Preservation Office and neighborhood design boards. We prepare presentation materials, coordinate stakeholder meetings, and advocate for projects during review processes, ensuring compliance with local regulations while protecting client interests.
People
Bob Lanning
Founder & Registered Architect
Bob founded Lanning Architecture in 1998 after 14 years at Tucson firms. He focuses on client collaboration and sustainable design, with expertise in transforming historic buildings. He resides in downtown Tucson's Santa Rosa neighborhood.
Stephen Curti
Registered Architect
Stephen joined in 2014, bringing a lean design philosophy suited to desert architecture. Licensed in Arizona since 2021, he specializes in efficient construction documents and sustainable solutions for Tucson's climate.
Elizabeth Garrison
Registered Architect
Elizabeth has worked at Lanning since 2016, focusing on historic renovations and detail-oriented design. A licensed architect since 2020, she balances large-scale projects with intricate problem-solving in Tucson's historic neighborhoods.
Questions
What architectural services does Lanning Architecture offer?
We provide full-service architecture for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, including historic preservation, additions, development planning, and interior design.
How does Lanning Architecture approach sustainable design?
We integrate sustainable materials like insulated concrete forms and preserve historic techniques such as stabilized mud adobe, tailored to Tucson's climate and resource efficiency.
Can they assist with historic preservation projects?
Yes, we have 20+ years of experience working with Tucson's Historic Preservation Office and design boards to restore and adapt historic structures.
What is their design process like?
Our process emphasizes client collaboration, starting with schematic design, followed by development, construction documents, and administration, with continuous communication.
Do they work on projects outside Tucson?
While based in Tucson, we focus on Southern Arizona and surrounding communities, prioritizing contextually responsive designs for each location.
