Publications & Features

PRESS

Joel Contreras' work has been featured in Dwell, Phoenix Home & Garden, Atomic Ranch, Houzz, AZ Central and more, a record of two decades restoring Phoenix's midcentury modern, historic and contemporary architecture.

Phoenix Home & Garden

Peek Inside a Midcentury Remodel with a Floating Roof and Tons of Natural Light

A midcentury renovation project that exceeded budget but aligned with the homeowner's vision.

Phoenix Home & Garden

Watch a Haver Home Be Restored to Its Midcentury Glory

A Ralph Haver-designed midcentury modern home restoration.

Dwell

How a Young Family in Arizona Built Their Dream Home From the Ground Up

An eco-conscious five-bedroom Arizona home built from the ground up.

Dwell

A Phoenix Midcentury Lists for $1.6M After a Moody Makeover

A 1954 Ralph Haver home transformed with contemporary black finishes.

Dwell

A Phoenix Couple Turn a Corner Store Into a Home That Has Everything on Their List

A former grocery store converted into the homeowners' first house.

Dwell

In Arizona, a Modern Cube and Tumbledown 1930s Shack Make an Unlikely Couple

A Coronado district project blending modern and historic architectural styles.

Dwell

Amazing House is Half Historic, and Half Modern

Joel's own 1927 bungalow balancing historic preservation with modern design.

Arizona Foothills Magazine

Superbly Renovated Mid-century Masterpiece

A 4,648 sq ft midcentury home by Paul Christian Yaeger in Paradise Valley.

Open Space Series

2021

Open Space | Rose Lane, Joel Contreras Design

A traditional ranch converted into a modern A-frame inspired by Joseph Eichler.

Atomic Ranch

Indoor-Outdoor Living Q&A With Joel Contreras Design

A Q&A on indoor-outdoor living, referencing Quincy Jones and Joseph Eichler.

Houzz

10 Wonderful White Paint Colors for Home Exteriors

A modern white shade selected for a 1939 traditional brick Phoenix home.

Houzz

Houzz Tour: Modern Addition for a Historic Bungalow

A personal project merging historic homes and modern architecture.

Home Adore

November 2021

Zara Residence

A 5,000 sq ft Baja modern new build with organic, earthy design elements.

Phoenix Home & Garden

New Voices

A feature on Phoenix architecture from Craftsman bungalows to midcentury designs.

AZ Central

February 14, 2019

Scottsdale Home Hadn't Been Touched Up Since 1969. Now Look at It

A Scottsdale home untouched since 1969 undergoes a comprehensive renovation.

AZ Central

November 15, 2018

Arcadia Couple Renovates Ralph Haver Home, Melding Its Iconic Style with Theirs

Bold black finishes meet a 1960s Ralph Haver home.

Realtor.com

Magical Mid-Century Modern in Arizona Brought Back to Life

A neglected midcentury modern desert home, restored.

AZ Central

August 23, 2017

Making Modern and Historic Cool Homes Fit Together

A vision for blending modern and historic architecture in Coronado Historic District.

Design Milk

10 Minimalist Bathrooms of Our Dreams

A roundup of minimalist bathroom designs featuring Joel's work.

Archiscene

The Richland Project by Joel Contreras & Amy Beaumont

A Coronado duplex transformation with Amy Beaumont.

Design Plus Magazine

The Richland Project by Joel Contreras & Amy Beaumont

A duplex renovation in Coronado Historic District.

UR Design Magazine

July 2015

Richland House in Phoenix

A 1935 duplex refurbishment and extension in Coronado Historic District.

Contemporist

A Phoenix Duplex Gets a Contemporary Update

A Coronado duplex contemporary update with Amy Beaumont.

AZ Central

March 12, 2015

Cool Home: Reno of a Tiny Brick Bungalow in Phoenix Goes Viral

Renovating historic homes as an alternative to investor flips.