Realistic tract homes prompt clash of design and taste
A Tucson feature examines how tract housing courts public taste, architects, and lenders. Designers Mascia, Albanese urge better, more honest architecture while builders cite consumer demand, FHA rules, and cost pressures. The piece cites Marvel Silverado models and explores four practical design rules to improve suburban homes.
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Tract Building
Paul J. Marsheall
Estes
Seely
Silverado
Sungate’s
Montanas del
Albanese
Tucson
Security Housing Corp
Las Vegas
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Vegas
Bentley Place Tracts in Tucson Redefine Affordable Design
Controversial Bentley Place at Pima Street and Bentley Avenue shows tracts priced around 43 000 with designs that favor simple undornamented facades and larger flexible interiors. Builders Mascia and Albanese argue for selective markets, highlighting two innovative Bentley homes and the tradeoff between space and quality.
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Bentley Place
Pima Street
Bentley Avenue
Tucson
Mascia
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