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PureBuild founded 30 years ago today!

On July 11, 1994 the Arizona Corporation Commission approved our articles of incorporation. In the intervening years, there have been a few changes – notably, our 2012 name change from Rammed Earth Development, Inc. to PureBuild, Inc. to better reflect the scope of our projects….

New project photos added to our rammed earth and custom home gallery pages. We’ve recently added images of two spectacular projects to our gallery pages. On our rammed earth gallery, photos were uploaded of an exquisite home designed by Wernerfield Architecture + Design and completed…

Copper Springs East photos added to rammed earth gallery page. Last week our foreman, Garth, snapped a few photos of rammed earth walls we constructed in 2019 for the Copper Springs East Behavioral Health Hospital in Gilbert, AZ. Scroll down to check out the multi-hued…

Beguiling images of sculpture

In June 2020, we completed construction of an architectural sculpture in Cochise County, designed by Paris-based artist and architect, David Telerman. Additional aerial and detail photos of the work can now be viewed on the Atelier David Telerman website. The night time images (number 16…

The Art of Earth Architecture

The Art of Earth Architecture, a new book by Jean Dethier explores earth architecture through the centuries and around the world and advocates for the resurgence of this ancient technology to help address climate change. The Tucson Mountain House designed by preeminent Tucson architect, Rick…

Tucson Business Radio Interviews Tom Wuelpern

On Saturday, host Carol Nigut interviewed Tom Wuelpern for Tucson Business Radio. During their in depth, far-ranging dialogue, Tom discussed the his background, his design philosophy, the history of PureBuild, the genesis and trajectory of the Mercado District, as well as the unique aspects of…

Otherworldly art project

In May, we completed construction of a visionary architectural sculpture by Paris-based architect David Telerman. Working with Zona Decorative Concrete & Construction, LLC. we were able to bring this incomparable work into the physical realm. Located in the desert valley of Cochise County, the concrete…

Mercado District Community Comes Together

Mercado District residents united in solidarity last week while observing the social distancing advice recommended by health officials. Congregating on balconies and roof-top patios, this event was captured by photographer Daniel Hartman using drone photography. See images of this uplifting neighborhood spirit on our facebook…

Global Traveler Magazine mentions PureBuild

PureBuild and the Mercado District are mentioned in the September 2015 edition of Global Traveler. Global Traveler reports on destinations for luxury business travelers. The September issue spotlights downtown Tucson in “Hot Time in Tucson: A revitalized downtown radiates with creative possibilities.” We are delighted…

Travel and Leisure’s Coolest Outdoor Showers

“Outdoor showers give you a chance to feel at one with nature without roughing it” declares Travel and Leisure Magazine.   An outdoor shower created by Purebuild at the acclaimed Miraval resort is showcased in this feature. http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/coolest-outdoor-hotel-showers/11    

Tucson Lifestyle Home and Garden features Mercado home.

Our clients’ lovely Mercado home graces the cover of the August 2014 Tucson Lifestyle Home and Garden magazine.  The accompanying article highlights their lush plantings, outdoor living spaces, and eco-friendly features,  as well as the colonial Mexican influence of the architecture, finish details and decor. …

It takes a village

The Mercado District is featured in the latest edition of 3StoryMagazine.  3StoryMagazine  is a monthly online publication which reports on Tucson’s thriving design, architecture and arts scene.   “It Takes a Village” celebrates the unique manner in which the design of the Mercado District’s homes and…

WWII Memorial Unveiled

PureBuild Inc. was privileged to participate in the creation of the WWII Memorial honoring Tucson and Pima County veterans of WWII.   The rammed earth base supports bronze plaques listing the names of soldiers who died serving our country in this conflict.  The compass imbedded in…

New photos of our work at Central Arizona College

Images of PureBuild’s recent work at Central Arizona College have been added to our rammed earth portfolio page.  SmithGroup architects selected exposed rammed earth for the wall systems of the new library and meeting room at the Maricopa Campus.

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