Page 14 Born in California, Ralph Haver showed interest in architecture at a young age, eventually becoming trained as an architect at the University of California, Pasadena and setting his sights on the future of design. After returning from WWII, Haver moved to Phoenix where his father had made connections with local builders while helping with building services within the city during the war. Ralph Haver practiced architecture in metropolitan Phoenix from 1945 until the mid-1980s and became one of the most well-known and respected architects in his field. Working in the post WWII era, Haver is known for developing churches, schools, municipal buildings, malls, multi-family housing and tract homes in the Phoenix area. At the time, Haver had one of the largest architectural firms in the city, working Makes his Mark Ralph Haver Continued from page 12 Structurally Surrano made no major changes, but extra love was given to an already converted carport and closets were added to most rooms. The backyard was transformed from an overwhelmingly large pool and patio, to a sleek outdoor living space that matched the style of the home. On Site Construction spent long hours with Surrano listening to her dream for her yard and working hard to bring it to fruition. to use his style of simplicity on various structures. Even now, Haver’s influence can be seen throughout the city of Phoenix, both in his previous projects and in the legacy he left behind on current architects. Haver’s affordable tract homes, which became known as Haver Homes or Haver Hoods, were designed to be practical and affordable homes for growing families and were one of his most well-known achievements. The low-sloped rooflines, oversized chimneys, walls of windows, and angled porch posts were key aspects signifying to the community that Haver had left his mark. Known to be a good man, with great values, Haver was committed to the community he helped build. Devoted to the Boy Scouts, Rotary Club and American Institute of Architects, Haver was dedicated to his family, faith and professionalism. All of these things played a part in his career and elements of his design. Haver was enthusiastic about the growth of the city of Phoenix. His father was a mason and his brother, a building contractor. Both would eventually move to Phoenix from California to work with Ralph in his endeavors, moving their families to the desert and becoming part of Ralph’s real estate development team. In present day Phoenix many of Haver’s buildings have been destroyed but some structures have been preserved, such as the Arizona Bank at 16th St. and Bethany Home which was renovated to become The Vig Uptown, yet many of the key skeletal elements were kept intact. The Phoenix Municipal Complex, which is now the Calvin C. Goode building, has had little change and dozens of tract homes remain with various stages of change executed by their various owners throughout the years. While some believe Haver Homes are outdated because of their size and the fact that they were built to be simple, many disagree, believing they’re a part of history and a marvelous part of Phoenix’s rich architectural history. Originally 1,100 sq. ft., the previous owner added on an additional 300 sq. ft., with a family room and enclosed patio that created a playroom. Haver homes are known for being affordable tract housing, with specific architectural traits. Traits include: low- sloped, distinct rooflines, walls of glass, and block construction. The patios were a focal point of the front yard and the carport, with its tucked away front door were also a visual marker of a Haver home. Built for American families, these elements were all things Haver expected would make life easier or at least more functional. The floor-to-ceiling windows and angled ceilings throughout Surrano’s home are an obvious sign of the Haver design. The simplicity of the structure is another key element of Haver homes. Known for the unchallenging design, the homes were Vintage photo courtesy of RalphHaver.com created to be economical and practical for the New American Lifestyle of the 1950s. “My two favorite parts of the home are the aesthetics,” said Surrano, “...and the fact that I can clean the entire home by myself in less than two hours.” Haver clearly achieved his goal.

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