Indigenous Architectural Influences: Arizona Biltmore's Pueblo Deco Design

 

Arizona Biltmore

Library of Congress

Phoenix is home to examples of Pueblo Deco architecture, a style that blends Art Deco with Indigenous Puebloan design elements. The Arizona Biltmore Hotel, constructed in 1929, is a prominent example.  Inspired by the geometric patterns of Indigenous Pueblo art and motifs, McArthur and Wright incorporated what became known as "Biltmore Blocks." These blocks, made from desert sand and bearing stylized patterns, reflect the Southwest’s Indigenous heritage and the natural beauty of the desert

These sites exemplify how Indigenous cultural influences are integrated into Phoenix's architectural landscape, celebrating the traditions and contributions of these
communities in the region.