Barrio Historico House, Tucson, Ariz.

Barrio Historico House, Tucson, Ariz.

The neatly composed street elevation barely hints at what lies within.

Barrio Historico House, Tucson, Ariz.

The house's side courtyard is shielded from view by the building and a high garden wall.

Barrio Historico House, Tucson, Ariz.

The main living space observes a visual boundary that includes the courtyard and pool.

Barrio Historico House, Tucson, Ariz.

What appears to be a high window is, in fact, a periscope that projects a roof-top view of the Tucson Mountains onto a mirror mounted above the kitchen cabinets.

Barrio Historico House, Tucson, Ariz.

Deep glass soffits cast watery reflections overhead.

Barrio Historico House, Tucson, Ariz.

The master suite opens onto a more private rear courtyard.

Barrio Historico House, Tucson, Ariz.

The master bath

Barrio Historico House, Tucson, Ariz.

The rear courtyard

Barrio Historico House, Tucson, Ariz.

The master bath, with its windowed shower, relies on the garden wall for privacy.

Barrio Historico House, Tucson, Ariz.

The floor plan

Barrio Historico House, Tucson, Ariz.

This building section shows the profile of the periscope.

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