"La Luz asserted not just modern but avant-garde principles of open space and community planning, and of the response of building design to climate and site: wind, direction, heating and cooling seasons, views, composition of both public and private realms."
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Archives Established
1993
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by Anne Taylor, and Cynthia Lewiecki-Wilson
This history of La Luz, a planned development on Albuquerque, New Mexico's near west side, that celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018, presents it as a model for architectural and planned community design. Included on the New Mexico Register of Cultural Properties, La Luz exemplifies the spirit of ecosophy--ecological harmony--contributing to the spiritual and physical health of its residents. Featured are interviews with Ray A. Graham, III, its developer, renowned architect Antoine Predock, and others initially involved in this project. Included are descriptions of the community governance and the spirit of its residents with a look ahead to the challenges of sustaining this community in a changing environment. Available for purchase here. |
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La Luz del Oeste Foundation is a Non-Profit Corporation in the State of New Mexico and is organized exclusively for charitable purposes as defined by the section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code to promote education and preservation of the historic architectural development called La Luz del Oeste. US Tax ID 88-1904777
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