Tucson Lifestyle
Tucson's plentiful sunshine, natural beauty, and diverse culture lend to an active lifestyle rich in great food (the first North American city to be designated a UNESCO City of Gastronomy), gorgeous hikes, challenging biking trails, plus a destination for Mid-Century architecture and culture.
Tucson Modernism Week
Atomic Tucson’s Michelle Hotchkiss was a co-founder/co-chair for The Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation annual Tucson Modernism Week. Tucson’s modernism captured the exuberance of the post-WWII era and is defined by clean, simple lines and a casual informality. In the southern Arizona desert, the movement has come to be defined as Sonoran Modern with the use of regional materials, adaptation to the desert climate, and an emphasis on indoor/outdoor living. Tucson Modernism Week celebrates this rich Mid-Century culture and architecture of our region.
Featured Mid-Century Tucson
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AZmodern
AZmodern is Tucson’s premier mid-century modern showroom. They maintain a large showroom of art, furniture, and objects. As a resource for collectors and designers, they help you bring iconic styling to your home or project.
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Ignite Sign Art Museum
Jude Cook's career is all about signs and designs and saving signs. Jude began restoring Tucson's iconic neon signs and has since restored 24 neon signs in Tucson. Jude wanted to share his sign collection with other sign lovers, so started Ignite Sign Art Museum in the fall of 2018.
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Sunshine Shop Tucson
Specializing in 20th Century Modern Collections, Sunshine Shop curates a uniquely insightful and exemplary body of works. With an emphasis on regional artists/artisans, they partner directly with family/archives to create an ongoing series of exhibitions.
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Kon Tiki Restaurant & Lounge
Since 1963! One of the few remaining tiki bars of the mid century, visit Tucson’s historic Kon Tiki
