Chef Chris Bianco - A Journey of Passion and Culinary Artistry

This week's podcast episode features beloved Chef Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco, Panne Bianco and Tratto. This episode features his story from his early days in the Bronx to working his way to the West Coast and ultimately Phoenix where he quickly ascended the culinary ladder becoming a renowned chef not only known for his pizza making skills, which are now world renowned, but also for his culinary skills of bringing locally sourced ingredients to the table at his wonderful restaurant Tratto, which is one of Isabel and my favorites.

Chris has a wonderful book called Bianco - Pizza, Pasta, and Other Food I Like which is a staple in my kitchen for sure. Chris is definitely outspoken and is never afraid to speak what is on his mind, which is something we all love about him. He is honest, hard-working, passionate about his craft, a true artist, a thinker, and Chris most definitely epitomizes Inspiring Living.

I encourage you to enjoy this podcast and visit all of his dining venues as they all offer a unique experience and menu.

Lighting it up with Walter Spitz of Creative Designs in Lighting

This week's guest, Walter Spitz, is someone our Candelaria Design Team has been collaborating with on projects for almost 40 years, and has become a very close friend of our founding partner, Mark Candelaria. Walter is the Founder, Principal and Senior Designer of Creative Designs in Lighting, an architectural lighting firm who has been specializing in "lighting for that special look" for over 40 years.

Walter began at a large lighting showroom in Phoenix as a teenager and developed a “theatrical eye” by designing for the stage, first while in school, then went on to light professional performances. This experience, combined with a growing fascination in lighting, led him to study at Banff Center of Fine Arts under Laszio Funtek. Walter is an award-winning lighting designer, recognized across the country as a residential lighting expert.

http://www.cdltg.com/

https://www.instagram.com/creativedesignsinlighting/

Keeping it in the Family with Richard van Gilse of Facings of America

This week’s podcast features Richard van Gilse, President of Facings of America, a local business offering some of the finest stone, tile, and architectural features in the world. For over 50 years, Facings of America has kept family, clients, staff, and community at the center of its business and advocates for a number of worthy nonprofit organizations each year.

In this episode Richard talks about how the family business started and then how he developed his love of business growing up here in Arizona; from his days at St. Mary's High School then on to ASU and finally into the family business. We discuss how Richard has grown the business, some of the new products they curate from around the world and some of the hot trends in materials and surfaces. We also talk about how the pandemic affected their operations and sourcing and delivering products.

Richard offers a good perspective and insight into how he finds his balance between running a business with two locations and maintaining a happy family life, along with his love of travel, golf, and cooking.

facingsofamerica.com/

instagram.com/facingsofamerica/

Christopher Peacock - From London to Around the World

Today's episode features world renowned luxury cabinet designer, Christopher Peacock. Since the launch of Christopher Peacock Cabinetry in 1992, he now has showrooms across America and worldwide, as his commitment to quality and design is apparent in his products and service.

In this episode Christopher will talk about his upbringing and start in London, England, and how he made it here to the States where he took his life lessons and skills and turned them into a highly recognized brand in our industry. We chat about how the pandemic has impacted his company and the industry overall, his design process, some of his high-profile clients and projects, and life in general.

Connect with Christopher Peacock Cabinetry here:

https://peacockhome.com/

facebook.com/christopherpeacockhome

instagram.com/christopherpeacock/

pinterest.com/cphome/_created/

Organic Catering with Chef Jennifer Johnson

This week’s podcast guest is Organic Chef Jennifer Johnson. Jennifer graduated culinary school over 20 years ago while working for a corporate engineering firm and in 2015 decided to break away and start an organic, farm to table catering company, Witnessing Nature In Food. Today she’s a leader in healthy organic dining experiences, recognized as a Platinum Level Phoenix Green Business Leader, City of Scottsdale Environmental Quality Award Winner and featured in Green Living AZ magazine, The Chicago Tribune, Fox 10 News and Channel 3 News, to name a few. Services include catering for corporate events and weddings, providing lunches for local schools, meal prep/plans for individuals and families, and teaching via cooking classes and her blog.

Mark & Tiffany Candelaria talk to Jennifer all about the food we find in stores, what costs and standards are required by farmer’s produce to be certified organic, why eating fresh, organic, local food is so important and how to make delicious meals. They also discuss their favorite local chefs, restaurants, farmers markets, their travels, and favorite cooking shows. We are looking forward to featuring Jennifer on our virtual cooking class in March and having her teach us more about organic cooking and healthy recipes.

Connect with Jennifer:

Jennifer@witnessingnature.net

www.witnessingnature.net/home.html

facebook.com/WitnessingNature

instagram.com/witnessingnature/

youtube.com/channel/UCi_isTRxIxF1UEVObHW8F8g

Elevating our Urban Youth with Jazmine Hall & Dalila Gamper

Today’s podcast episode features two fabulous ladies who help run local nonprofit, Elevate Phoenix: Dalila A Gamper and Jazmine Hall. Dalila started as a teacher with Elevate back in 2009 and is now the Executive Director and Jazmine started as a student of Elevate’s while in High School and is now Development Director! Candelaria Design has been involved the past few years as a mentor and has attended and sponsored some events since being introduced to Elevate through our client, PGA Pro, Tom Lehman.

Targeting individual students, Elevate Phoenix was founded in 2009 and provides curriculum and support to aid students at risk of dropping out of school. Across America’s hard-to-serve urban areas, public school students drop out of school in alarming numbers, and for those that do graduate, the road to post-secondary education is filled with obstacles. Too many of America’s high school students are underserved and, as a result, are underperforming. Part of the problem is a large majority of urban youth lack caring adults in their lives, leading directly to increased crime, gang, drug activity and other roadblocks to self-sufficiency.  

Elevate provides meaningful relationships, opportunities and experiences that shape students into the young adults we know they can become. The Elevate Phoenix model has proven effective in changing these trends and transforming the lives of our city’s youth.  It is our goal to change the outcome for our future leaders. They employ a holistic approach to meet each child’s needs, which means full-time salaried teacher-mentors, year-round programming, cross-age mentoring and a long-term relational approach in four areas: accredited classes, mentoring, reading & literacy, and graduation and post-secondary plans.

Elevate serves roughly 4500 students per year who achieve a 98% graduation rate with 100% of the students having post secondary plans. Join us in growing their programs across the entire Phoenix Union High School District, serving 17 urban title one schools and well over 20k+ students. Consider joining as a mentor or guest speaker, or donate and receive an Arizona tax credit up to $400 for single filers and $800 for married/joint filers.

Their mission and their success rate are absolutely amazing and we have been so grateful to see firsthand how together we can make a difference in these children's lives and in our community. 

https://elevatephoenix.org/

elevatephoenix.org/the-arizona-tax-credit/

www.linkedin.com/company/elevate-phoenix

www.facebook.com/elevatephoenixaz/

www.instagram.com/elevatephoenix2021/

www.youtube.com/channel/UCyEHyNJr3O606tgXu6MXMdA

Embracing the Pivots with Award-Winning Journalist Catherine Anaya

Today ‘s episode features journalist, host, motivational speaker and media personality, Catherine Anaya! Catherine has 25+ years as a TV news anchor, event host and emcee, is an award-winning columnist, co-hosts a weekly radio show and is the founder of multimedia company, 4Hearts Media LLC.

During the episode, Catherine describes her journey starting in college at USC, to her first job as a news anchor in Texas, to Channel 12 in Phoenix in 1992, then back to LA for four years, then finally wound up back in Phoenix where she worked as an anchor for Channel 5 News for 12 years and as an award-winning columnist.

Mark & Catherine discuss the balance they've had to find while juggling their work, passions, family and health and why it's important to "step off the hamster wheel" and reflect on your past accomplishments, failures, lessons, etc. Catherine discusses the hard decision to step away from her lifetime of anchoring and what it was like to transition into a new path for her future, and the exciting things she's been involved with since!

Connect with Catherine:

4Hearts Media 

www.catherineanaya.com

Twitter 

Facebook 

Instagram

LinkedIn

sisterhoodofsuperwomen.com/

thelatslegacyfoundation.org

Checking in with Elizabeth Wholey in Umbria, Italy

This episode of Inspiring Living features one of our dear friends from Umbria, Italy, Elizabeth Wholey. We met Elizabeth many years ago during our Candelaria Design Tour Italy adventures and she has been our on-site chef and host for over ten years now when we stay at her Farmhouses while in Umbria.

This is Elizabeth's third appearance on our podcast and she gives us an update on how things are going there in Italy with the whole Covid-19 Pandemic. It is very interesting to get her perspective on how Italy has been dealing with the pandemic, especially over the course of the recent holidays, and shares her thoughts on how this might play out over the course of 2021.

We have scheduled our 2021 Candelaria Design Tour Italy thinking and hoping we might be able to pull it off this year. This will be our 16th Tour Italy over the last 20 years, so you do not want to miss being a part of this experience and get to meet Elizabeth for yourself. Our dates are set for September 15th - 29th starting in Florence, a week in Umbria and Tuscany, and finishing with a stay at the Villa d'Este on Lake Como. Click on the link for more info on our tours: https://www.candelariadesign.com/sign-upitaly2020

Follow Elizabeth on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elizabethwholey/
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.wholey
Elizabeth is also an amazing chef and has written a wonderful book about the cuisine and culture of Umbria: https://www.altabella.com/sustenance__an_italian_culinary_guidebook

A Look at the Career and Hot Real Estate Market with Sandra Wilken

Our guest today is Associate Broker and Real Estate Advisor, Sandra Wilken of Modern Portfolio Real Estate Services. Modern Portfolio provides clients with the highest level real estate buying and selling experience along with a wide variety of premier concierge services, the first and only concierge service program of its kind in Arizona.

Sandra Wilken’s love of Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, Arizona began more than 50 years ago when her family relocated to Arizona from Boston. That love, along with her natural winning way with people inspired her decision to jump head-long into the real estate industry. Sandra has devoted more than half of her 40+ year career to working with developers to create high-end luxury communities in the Valley of the Sun. Today, Sandra and her team are both humbled and extremely proud to have sold more than $1.4 billion in new development residential real estate since 1979.

Driven to be the best, Sandra quickly earned a reputation for providing her clients with high-quality professional services — all with a personal touch. During those early years, her portfolio of loyal clients continued to expand catching the attention of several Canadian real estate developers. Their vision to build premier developments in desirable locations throughout the Valley required an expert to ensure their success. Drawing on Sandra’s unique background in architecture, design, marketing and sales, a partnership was forged which ultimately led to the completion of seven world-class developments, such as The Phoenician and Gainey Ranch. Listen to Sandra describe the detailed on how the partnerships and these amazing travel and living destinations came to be.

Sandra continues to live her passion and is honored and inspired to work with the best advisors and clientele in the most distinguished neighborhoods of Paradise Valley and Scottsdale.

Connect with Sandra:

www.modernportfolio.com/sandra-wilken

www.facebook.com/sandra.wilken/

instagram.com/sandrawilkenluxuryproperties/

Merry Christmas with Designer & Writer Patricia McMillan

Today's podcast episode features the incredibly talented interior designer and famed writer, Patricia Hart McMillan from San Antonio, Texas.  We are proud to have three of our Candelaria Design homes featured in her recent book Christmas By Design  which is available on our website at candelariadesign.com/candelaria-collection/christmas-by-design

In this episode we follow Patricia from her early years on the farm to her blossoming interior design career in New York City and then her transition to becoming a renowned writer. She has now written 22 books and has more in the works. Patricia is so knowledgable and in this episode she shares some of her insights and wisdom she has learned from the lessons collected throughout her career. 

Patricia is now working with me and mentoring me through the book writing process. Together with her publisher, we have at least two books we are now working on featuring our Candelaria Design homes from the last twenty years along with recipes connected to each home! 

https://coffeetablebooksandmore.com/san-antonio-book

facebook.com/patricia.h.mcmillan

amazon.com/Christmas-Design-Private-Decorated-Designers/dp/0764356542

Energy Unlimited with Danny Sharaby

Danny with his wife and three daughters

This episode of Inspiring Living I speak with Founder & Owner of Tickets Unlimited, Danny Sharaby. Danny created this business while trying to support himself through Law School, well, he was so successful that when he graduated he never pursued Law and went on to found his company that now handles the buying and selling of premium tickets for local, national and international sporting, concerts, and theater events!

We chat about the events industry and how the pandemic has affected the business and him personally and the lessons he’s learned from the many twists and turns his life has presented. We wrap up by hearing about some of the amazing events and people he has met throughout the years and what events are on the horizon for 2021.

Danny with Steven Tyler

Danny with Charles Barkley at Tiger Woods v. Phil Mickelson in Las Vegas 2018

Danny & Mark recording the podcast

Danny & wife with Jim Courier & Lindsay Davenport, Wimbledon 2019

https://ticketsunlimited.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ticketsunlimitedinc

https://www.instagram.com/tixsunlimited/

Following the American Dream with Vernon & Lisa Parker

Vernon Parker & wife Lisa podcasting with Mark

In this episode, I got to sit down with my friend and former Mayor of Paradise Valley, Vernon Parker. Vernon served as first ever Assistant of Civil Rights for the Dept. of Agriculture and was a part of the settlement team for the largest civil rights claim ever won against the US, served as General Console of the US Office of Personal Management in D.C., and served as Special Assistant to President George HW Bush.

Vernon shares his story growing up in Long Beach, CA living with his Grandma in a poor neighborhood on welfare, being frequently robbed, watching his uncle shoot up heroin, yet Vernon was determined to lead a better life and make his grandmother, who meant so much to him, proud. Where he went to high school was actually the school the movie Freedom Writers is based around. He overcame so many setbacks and obstacles in life and went on to eventually graduate from Cal State-Long Beach with a degree in Finance and then went on to Law School at Georgetown University at age 25 with the financial help of his mother and grandmother. It was at University where Vernon met his lovely wife and the two graduated together and later got married!

In 1997 the happy couple moved to Paradise Valley, and by 2008 Vernon was elected Mayor due to his drive and vision! Listen to this inspiring story and how Vernon rose through the ranks and his perspective on social justice, racism and politics in America.

A Look at a Masterful Career with Architect Brent Kendle

This episode features a fellow acclaimed Arizona architect, Brent Kendle. Brent grew up in Chicago and was inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright to become an architect and attend ASU’s Architecture Program. The Passive Solar program they were promoting to students was very pragmatic and eco-friendly, which appealed to Brent's preferred style of design and prompted him to move West. Mark met Brent back in the early 80’s while attending ASU’s Architecture school together, and they briefly reminisce on their college classes.

Fast forward, after 10 years as a partner at Cornoyer Hedrick in Arizona, Brent ventured on his own to found Kendle Design Collaborative, located in Scottsdale, in 2002. Today, they are an internationally acclaimed residential architectural firm specializing in regionally inspired modern design. KDC’s projects have been featured in luxury magazines, national brand advertisements, international design exhibits, books on modern and eco design, and design publications from more than 30 countries.

Connect with Kendle Design Collaborative:

https://www.kendledesign.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kendledesign/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/

https://www.facebook.com/kendledesigncollaborative/

Meet a True Warrior - The Inspiring Story of Patrick McLaughlin

This episode features a man who truly embodies overcoming major life challenges with both physical and mental strength and grace. This incredibly inspiring man is Patrick McLaughlin, husband, father, business owner, survivor of a major car accident that led to over 38 surgeries, and later battled brain cancer! If he isn't a testament to the strength of the human spirit, I don't know what is! 

Patrick says, "It is because of my Faith and amazing friends and family that I manage to get through all these trials." Patrick has a true love for life and even though he is fighting against the odds, he certainly hasn't given up. Instead, he works to spread the feelings of love and happiness to anyone that will listen. So, do yourself and Patrick a favor by listening to his incredible life story, his insights and perspective to overcoming obstacles and how he manages to live his best life, while helping others do the same. 

Patrick was born in Los Angeles and was adopted by the most amazing parents any child could ask for. He attended ASU and received a degree in Communications and minor in Business. A few years after college he met his future bride Holly and were married at the Enchantment Resort in Sedona in Dec of 1999. Patrick happily took on the role of being a parent to Holly’s son Austin and helped raise him. Soon after they were married, they found out they were pregnant with a boy who they named Jack and later had a daughter named Marley.

Given his passion for finance, he then decided to create his own firm, Strategic Benefit Group, which has now grown to be a nationally recognized Consulting and Enrollment firm. The company helps thousands of employees in Middle America gain access to some value-added insurance and investment options that they would not otherwise be privy to. In 2014 Patrick was recognized as “America’s Top Planner” out of 30k Advisors, CPA’s, and Estate Planning Attorneys.

In 2013, Holly and Patrick were hit by a drunk driver which resulted in all of Patrick’s blood sources to his stomach being severed. Patrick had a 14-hour surgery and he now has two stomachs and lives with a feeding tube. He has had over 38 surgeries and procedures that they had to use anesthesia for to try and fix him. Then in Dec 2019, Patrick was diagnosed with brain cancer.

Pat, wife Holly & 2 of their 3 kids.

Pat’s 2 boys.

Unsuccessful brain surgery, then 9 months of intense chemotherapy.

Connect with Patrick:

Website: www.strategicbenefitgroup.com

LinkedIn": https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-mclaughlin-58127513/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrick.mclaughlin.716

Taking Action with Russell & Erika Dickey

Russ & Erika podcasting with Mark & Isabel

Today's episode Isabel and I chat with our friends Russell and Erika Dickey. We talk a bit about the state of the world, which segues into their incredible grassroots effort in helping the Navajo Nation battle Covid-19, and how with the help of friends, connections and a passion to make a difference, anyone truly can. Lastly, we end up reminiscing over our past Tours to Italy together in 2014 and Spain in 2016. 

Russell earned his undergraduate degree in Accounting, then attended the Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law in Phoenix, graduating in 1987, and became a member of the Arizona bar in 1988. In 2006, he became the Executive Director of the Greater Arizona Christian Community Foundation, supporting Christian philanthropic ventures locally.  He then returned to Verco Manufacturing (now VMI) as Legal Counsel and works there currently.

Russell’s charitable endeavors include PPE for Navajo Nation First Responders (Co-Founder), ASU Game Changer Legacy (Co-Founder), Arizona Urban Youth Ministries (Board), and Elevate Phoenix (former Development Board).  He and his wife support a wide range of charities in the areas of medicine, urban youth, theater, sports, and many others.

Follow Russell and his foundations here:

www.gofundme.com/f/PPE-for-Navajo-First-Responders

sundevilclub.com/game-changer-legacyscholar-baller-initiative

elevatephoenix.org/

Exploring Career Opportunities in Arizona with Jessica Pierce of Career Connectors

Today’s podcast episode features Founder and CEO of Career Connectors, Jessica Pierce. Jessica founded Career Connectors in 2009 after the economy had a personal impact on her family. Originally started as a small volunteer group to help write resumes, it quickly turned into a larger organization helping people get back to work. She is now the Executive Director of Career Connectors as well as a known speaker, trainer and career transition expert.

Jessica speaks with Mark on networking, how covid has affected the unemployment rate and unemployment benefits, best practices for finding employment or switching careers and the benefits of volunteering. They also discuss the large influx of people moving to Arizona over the past few years and increasingly now with the “remote workplace”, and how that has affected our job market and the big industries here that need more workers.

Jessica brings a strong background in organizational development techniques, career coaching, DISC behavioral assessment, training and development, pre-employment assessments, outplacement services and hiring. Jessica has spoke at The White House in the Forum on Job Clubs in United States, has been featured in the Arizona Republic, on NBC Channel 12, ABC Channel 15, SimplyHired and multiple other radio and newspaper outlets.

Connect with Career Connectors:

Website: https://careerconnectors.org/ 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jessicampierce/

Facebook: facebook.com/careerconnectors

 Instagram: instagram.com/careerconnectors/

 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCHrSQjOsYVkW0k0h5ff_Mhg

Things are Always Cooking with Chef Angelo Brunson

Chef Angelo at his restaurant with Mark

This podcast episode features Chef, restaurant owner and friend, Angelo Brunson of Angelo’s Ristorante. Mark met Angelo during a dinner at his restaurant back in 2004 while Mark was up in Idaho working on a luxury log home on Lake Coeur d’ Alene. Mark and his clients were very impressed with this newly opened, authentic Italian restaurant and of course Mark wanted to meet the chef behind this great food. Over a decade later, Mark continues to take his friends and family to dine at Angelo’s during their trips to Cd’A as the food and staff are still as marvelous as ever.

This year, Mark was in town for a long weekend to visit his daughter Bella during her summer job. They enjoyed a great dinner at Angelo’s and found out he was going to be harvesting and crushing grapes for a small wine label he has the next morning with the famous winemaker Pasquale from Paso Robles, CA! This definitely sounded like something they wanted to check out and decided to join him the next morning and have him as a guest on our podcast!

In this episode Angelo talks about learning to cook, opening his first restaurant in Seattle, what led him to the small resort town of Cd'A, his faith, his family, his restaurant and the wine he makes!

At the vineyard in Northern Idaho Angelo shares with the famous winemaker Pasquale from Paso Robles, CA!

Angelo’s Ristorante has featured an extensive menu of homemade, authentic Italian dishes since it opened in the resort town of Coeur d’ Alene in 2004. The food is prepared from scratch daily, using recipes passed down from generation to generation, with the freshest and local ingredients ensuring his patrons the taste and flavors of Italy in every dish. Listen to the podcast to hear all about how Angelo learned to cook and run a restaurant and his journey navigating the ups and downs of life!

A few dishes at Angelo’s Ristorante

https://www.angelosristorante.net/

Taking that Perfect Shot with Photographer Carrie Evans

Carrie Evans is a talented photographer here in the Valley and Scottsdale-native, specializing in fashion, lifestyle, bridal and corporate photography. Her range, charisma and talent have landed her work in a multitude of local and international magazines such as Institute Magazine UK, Phoenix Magazine, Phoenix Home & Garden, Obscurae Magazine, and Veux Magazine in Toronto. 

I met Carrie many years ago on a photo shoot for a "Modern Man" article in Luxe Magazine. Carrie has done many shoots of my design partner's and I for various magazines over the years and I hired her for a very special shoot of my wife Isabel and I while she was going through chemo a few years back. 

We discuss her journey graduating from UofA to working at a TV and print Ad Agency in Las Vegas, to moving back to Scottsdale to pursue her photography career. She talks about her extensive travels, some memorable shoots and her determination and unwavering belief in herself and her passion. 

Connect with Carrie here:

carrieevansphoto.com/ & carrieevansstudios.com/

facebook.com/CarrieEvansPhotography

instagram.com/carrieevansphotography

linkedin.com/in/carrie-evans-2844936

youtube.com/channel/UCMNI07u74x8PnbedfQbWlyA

Jeff Kramer presents our 2020 "Jeff Kramer MVP Award" to Winner Mathew Grove

Mark recording with Mat Grove & Jeff Kramer

This episode of Inspiring Living features two amazing individuals and members of our Candelaria Design Team. First, we welcome Architect, Jeffrey Kramer, AIA, who has been a member of our team for nearly 20 years. Over the course of that time Jeff and i have collaborated on a number of amazing projects including a true legacy project, El Chorro in Paradise Valley, AZ.

In this podcast we will delve into Jeff Kramer's beginnings as a youth in New Jersey to his college days at Tulane University in Louisiana, to eventually ending up here in Arizona. Along the way, without even looking at Jeff's work, you will come to understand why Jeff established the MVP standard in our company and culture. 

Then, we actually present the Jeff Kramer 2020 MVP award to this year's recipient, Mathew Grove! Mat has been with the firm approximately 5 years and from his time just starting as an intern while completing his studies at the University of Arizona he has become a force and highly respected member of our Candelaria Design Team working on a number of marquis residences. 

Jeff with his wife and two kids.

Jeff joined Candelaria Design as a Project Director in September 2000. After graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture from Tulane University, he spent the next 15 years with a local Phoenix firm as a Project Architect where he developed his skills on a wide variety of commercial and residential projects. Jeff joined CDA because of his enjoyment of working on quality residential architecture exclusively. He states, "Residential architecture provides an unmatched opportunity for personalized service and collaboration with clients in the creation of an inspiring and uniquely customized home. Jeff has retired from Candelaria Design to spend more time with his family and pursuing personal interests. He does however, continue to consult with Candelaria Design on several projects and provides quality control and back-checking of our projects.

Mathew joined Candelaria Design in February of 2014 as an intern and joined the firm full-time as Job Captain following his graduation from University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. Mathew’s passion for architecture was evident at an early age and led him to intern in high school with the San Diego firm of Carrier Johnson Architects for two consecutive summers. His travels through Europe have influenced and inspired his architecture perspective. Mathew is committed to a high level of client service and looks forward to opportunities to contribute his creativity and attention to detail as a Candelaria design team member. In his spare time, Mathew enjoys biking, traveling, sports and spending time with family and friends.

You can follow Mat here:
https://instagram.com/mgr760

ICONIC HAUS Launch with Renee Dee and Mark Candelaria

ICONIC HAUS is a luxury designer show house presented by Scottsdale-based, lifestyle magazine ICONIC LIFE that brings together 22 talented designers under one roof for an 18-day showcase. This Winter’s 2020/2021 ICONIC HAUS is a spec home located in Paradise Valley designed by Mark Candelaria and Vivian Ayala. The stunning “Mod-iterranean” style estate is 11,000 square feet and was built by Temac Development and is marketed for sale by The Joffe Group.

Renee Dee, Founder and Publisher of ICONIC LIFE, sits down with Mark Candelaria over Aperol Spritzes in his office’s new demonstration kitchen to talk all things ICONIC HAUS. They also discuss what it’s like to be the go-to guy for spectacular estates and remodels in the Valley and the changes in design he's seen since covid-19.

ICONIC HAUS will open VIRTUALLY to the public late November and will host several very small, private events, all to benefit The Heart Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Thank you to ICONIC HAUS Premier Sponsors: Viking Range/Central AZ Supply, Brizo, BMW, Circa Lighting, Crestron, Dunn Edwards, Hunter Douglas and Solstice Stone.

https://iconiclife.com/iconic-haus-2020/