Wood and asphalt wrap Phoenix apartment building by SinHei Kwok

Black wood and asphalt shingles clad the exterior of the Polker housing block by architect and developer SinHei Kwok, who took cues from historic "pyramid cottages" while conceiving the project.
The historic Garfield neighbourhood – which has been undergoing revitalisation – is located near downtown Phoenix and is known for its modest, 20th-century homes designed in various styles. Of particular note are the district's "pyramid cottages", so named for their distinctive hipped roofs.