Lecture Series
Presenting the work of outstanding architects from the region
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DUST: Origins
Cade Hayes and Jesus Robles
DUST Architects
Tucson Arizona
1.5 LU/HSW
The Lecture: Monday June 23, 2025 | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Violet Crown Cinema | 1606 Alcaldesa Street | Santa Fe New Mexico
DUST Architects—Cade Hayes and Jesús Robles Jr.— will delve into their distinctive approach to architecture, deeply rooted in the landscapes of the American Southwest. Their practice emphasizes a profound connection to place, utilizing local materials and traditional building techniques to create structures that harmonize with their natural surroundings.​
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The lecture will highlight projects such as the Tucson Mountain Retreat, a rammed earth residence that seamlessly integrates with the Sonoran Desert's terrain, and Casa Caldera, constructed from lavacrete to reflect the region's volcanic geology. These works exemplify DUST's commitment to sustainability, craftsmanship, and the master-builder tradition, where design and construction are intimately linked.​
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Attendees can anticipate insights into how DUST's designs respond to environmental factors like sun exposure, wind patterns, and animal migration paths, ensuring that each structure not only occupies but also honors its site. Through this lecture, DUST Architects will share their philosophy of creating architecture that is both timeless and deeply connected to its environment.
The Tour: Tuesday June 24, 2025 | 10:00 am to Noon |
Sombra de Santa Fe | Galisteo New Mexico
​ DUST Architects have recently designed a residence in the Galisteo Basin Preserve, south of Santa Fe, New Mexico, titled Sombra de Santa Fe. This project exemplifies DUST's commitment to creating architecture that harmonizes with its environment.​
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Situated on a mesa between the Sangre de Cristo, Sandia, and Jemez Mountains, the residence offers panoramic views and is thoughtfully integrated into the landscape. The design emphasizes sustainable practices and the use of local materials, aligning with the Galisteo Basin Preserve's environmental goals, which include net-zero energy consumption and water conservation/
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The project team includes DUST's founders, Cade Hayes and Jesús Robles Jr., along with junior architects Jacob Downard and Jerrick Tsosie. Construction was managed by Harmony Design & Construction, with structural engineering by Schneider Structural Engineers.
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Sombra de Santa Fe reflects DUST Architects' philosophy of creating structures that are both timeless and deeply connected to their environment.
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