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Blanco Cocina + Cantina

Tempe, Arizona

Blanco Cocina + Cantina in Tempe offers 7,000 SF of interior dining and a 3,500 SF covered patio within a single-story building designed for its urban surroundings. Thermally modified natural wood adds warmth and durability, while varied CMU textures create visual interest across the facade. Wooden pergolas extend over the patio, connecting indoor and outdoor dining in a space that balances urban context with natural materials.

Project Size: 10,479 SF

Client: Fox Restaurant Concepts

Architect: Nelsen Partners

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