Colonia Solana
For Sale
3464 E Via Guadalupe
A DISTINCTIVE PIECE OF TUCSON ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY
1946 Original Residence Arthur T. Brown, Architect
A home designed with the desert in mind.
Set on an expansive one-acre lot in one of Tucson’s most distinguished neighborhoods, this 1946 residence offers a rare opportunity to own a home designed by renowned Tucson architect Arthur T. Brown. A pioneer in passive solar architecture, Brown incorporated innovative approaches to desert living decades before energy-efficient design became a mainstream architectural priority.
The home’s original character remains evident in exposed wood-beam ceilings, wood doors, classic bathrooms, and other period details that reflect its mid-century origins. Those architectural elements are complemented by an exceptional parcel whose scale, privacy, and central Tucson setting are increasingly difficult to find.
The Architecture
ahead of its time.
Brown trained at Tarkio College and Ohio State University, earning a B.S. in Architecture. His early experience included six years in the office of David Adler in Chicago, work with the architectural department of the Century of Progress Exposition, and several years in Tucson with Richard A. Morse, including a three-year partnership. In 1942, Brown established his own office, whose work included houses, housing projects, schools, shops, and churches.
The original design addressed both solar warmth and the glare of intense Arizona sunlight. Living rooms were aligned along the north wall for privacy, while louvered doors opened to a full-windowed porch and passage along the south garden front. That glazed zone was conceived as a solar heat-storage room, allowing warmth to be introduced into the living spaces as needed. A concrete-block interior wall served as a radiator, while insulation helped reduce heat loss.
New
3 Beds, 3 baths
2099 sf, 1.03 acres
a chance to steward something meanigful.
Located within historic Colonia Solana, this property is for those who value authentic architecture, thoughtful design, and Tucson’s rich history. Preserve it in its current form, carefully restore its original character, or thoughtfully reimagine it for a new generation—the possibilities are extensive. MORE THAN A HOME • A PIECE OF TUCSON’S ARCHITECTURAL LEGACY
Historical reference: Progressive Architecture • October 1948