Quonset Hut Reimagined—Builder-Crafted Renovation

This former WWII-era Quonset hut has been meticulously detailed, renovated, and reimagined into a delightful dwelling that celebrates industrial heritage and mid-century design with refined craftsmanship and imaginative flair.

Set in the heart of the Camelback Corridor, this 1-bedroom, 1-bath home offers more than shelter: it’s a showcase of high design and playful livability. Though compact, the interiors reveal exceptional planning, a full modern kitchen, and thoughtful spatial zoning that make the home feel far larger than its footprint suggests.

Situated on a nearly quarter-acre irrigated lot with R-4 Multi-Family zoning, the property offers opportunity and potential—or simply the enjoyment of lush, irrigated, and carefree green space. Every surface reflects the work of a respected owner-builder renowned for meticulous attention to detail.

Re-skinned in standing-seam zinc, the original Quonset form remains instantly recognizable, while subtle, integrated additions enhance the architecture. This is a home that honors its history while embracing modern life, a perfect fit for the creative in all of us.

The Phillips Place neighborhood features some of the Valley’s most intriguing postwar homes, alongside Phoenix landmarks such as Clyde Hardware and the earliest Haver-designed residences.

Born of WWII ingenuity, Quonset huts were prefabricated, half-cylindrical metal buildings developed for the U.S. Navy in 1941 at Quonset Point, Rhode Island, designed for rapid assembly with minimal tools and labor. Thousands were built to house troops, serve as storage, and act as barracks, shops, and even POW facilities. After the war, surplus huts became an affordable solution to the postwar housing shortage. We have long admired the “can-do” engineering of these strong, versatile forms.

At this home, that legacy continues with style, efficiency, and meticulous craftsmanship that make this property truly one-of-a-kind.