Industry InsightAugust 20269 min read
Your Design Firm May Be Local. Your Project Team May Not Be.
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In the Works Bisbee, AZ
The Sage Health & Wellness Retreat
A place to slow down. A design vision that brings it all together.
Set within the desert landscape of Bisbee, Arizona, this proposed retreat connects private villas, welcoming guest spaces, farm-to-table dining and wellness experiences. Architecture, interiors and landscape are considered together—so every space belongs to a larger whole.
Original concept program · not approved lodging capacity
- Retreat setting
- ~100 acres
- Private villas
- 8 villas
- Nightly rentals
- 30 rentals
Preliminary design — subject to change. Renderings illustrate design intent, not completed construction or an approved development plan.
In the News · Local Coverage
Herald/Review
Reporting by Matt Hickman
Online:
Print:
Namaste, with conditions: Bisbee retreat wins approval
Herald/Review covered The Sage’s proposed wellness retreat near Bisbee and the county commission’s 6–3 special-use authorization. The report explores the retreat vision alongside the lodging, water and access conditions shaping its next steps.
Project context: The reported decision limits lodging to 25 guest-lodging units and requires further reviews and permits. It is not final construction approval or an opening announcement. Original concept renderings and accommodation counts do not establish approved capacity.
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Tristan Scott
Founder & Lead Designer
B.S. Interior Design, ASU '21
About the Studio
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Tristan Scott Design is a Full-Service, Multidisciplinary Design Firm specializing in technology-driven, innovative design and marketing solutions for residential and commercial spaces across Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley.
From securing city design review approvals to attracting investors and bringing ambitious visions to life — we provide the creative expertise, strategic guidance, and collaborative support needed to navigate every stage of your project.
Streamlined process — extraordinary results in a fraction of the time
From concept to completion — we guide every step
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"Tristan transformed our vision into something beyond what we imagined. The renderings were so lifelike that our investors were convinced before construction even began."
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"The construction documents were flawless — our contractors had zero confusion. Tristan's process saved us weeks of back-and-forth and thousands in change orders."
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Commercial Developer · Phoenix, AZ
"Working with Tristan felt like having a creative partner who truly cared about our project. The VR walkthrough sold our development to investors in the first meeting."
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Real Estate Developer · Paradise Valley, AZ
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The Work Speaks
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Four projects. Four problems every client fears. Here is exactly what happened — and how we solved it.
01Risk Prevention
The 2-Foot Decision
A developer was about to frame a barndominium at 10 feet. A quick 3D model revealed the ceiling height would prevent a car lift from functioning. We caught it before framing. The fix cost nothing. The mistake would have cost everything.
2 ftcaught before framing
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02Live Design
We Don't Send Revisions. We Make Them While You Watch.
Most firms take days or weeks to respond to a revision request. We make changes in real time while you watch on Zoom — modeling your kitchen, bathroom, or bar live, asking the bold questions nobody else will ask.
0 Dayswait time for revisions
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03Visualization
The Photorealistic Handoff
A referred client had already approved every material and fixture selection. When we rendered it in 3D, they were stunned. We caught it before a single order was placed.
Caughtbefore ordering began
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042D to 3D — Referral
The 2D-to-3D Revelation
She had a designer, drawings, and selections. What she didn't have was any idea what it would actually look like. We built the 3D model, expanded the windows, confirmed every appliance placement, and resolved the entire design before a single cabinet was ordered.
100%of decisions made before ordering
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