Protz Studio is an architecture, design, and visual arts practice based in Tucson, Arizona. We focus on interiority, atmosphere and interface with the environment to generate innovative material and visual narratives.

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Protz Studio is an architecture, design, and visual arts practice based in Tucson, Arizona. We focus on interiority, atmosphere and interface with the environment to generate innovative material and visual narratives.

Our architectural designs strive to provoke the senses, engage the imagination, and evoke a feeling of timelessness. We’re intimately involved with the craft of our projects, working with builders and fabricators through every phase. We provide a full range of architectural services from concept development to construction administration.

Our studio also specializes in the custom design and production of ceramic tile artworks. Through active research and experimentation, our pattern-based pieces reflect our devotion to exploring materials and our interest in creating transformative interiors. We integrate this work into our architectural projects and have produced pieces for a range of commercial and private clients.

Our architectural designs strive to provoke the senses, engage the imagination, and evoke a feeling of timelessness. We’re intimately involved with the craftsmanship of our projects, working with builders and fabricators through every phase. We provide a full range of architectural services from concept development to construction administration.

Our studio also specializes in the custom design and production of ceramic tile artworks. Through active research and experimentation, our pattern-based pieces reflect our devotion to exploring materials and our interest in creating transformative interiors. We integrate this work into our architectural projects and have produced pieces for a range of commercial and private clients.

Shawn Protz

Shawn grew up outside of Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a Major in Architecture and a Minor in Hispanic Studies while earning varsity letters in wrestling along with the Norman J. Goldring Prize. He received his Master of Architecture from Princeton University and is a registered architect in Arizona, California, the District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania as well as LEED certified. He has over a decade of experience in architecture including working with award-winning practices KieranTimberlake and Studio Rick Joy among others. Currently Shawn is Assistant Professor of Architecture, Digital Technology at NC State University, and previously has taught courses at The School of Architecture (at Taliesin), the University of Arizona, and Auburn University. His interest in ceramic tile and pattern grew from travels to Spain, Portugal, and Brazil, the latter as part of the Butler Traveling Fellowship.

Registered Architect, LEED AP BD+C

Shawn Protz

Shawn grew up outside of Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a Major in Architecture and a Minor in Hispanic Studies while earning varsity letters in wrestling along with the Norman J. Goldring Prize. He received his Master of Architecture from Princeton University and is a registered architect in Arizona, California, the District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania as well as LEED certified. He has over a decade of experience in architecture including working with award-winning practices KieranTimberlake and Studio Rick Joy among others. Currently Shawn is Assistant Professor of Architecture, Digital Technology at NC State University, and previously has taught courses at The School of Architecture (at Taliesin), the University of Arizona, and Auburn University. His interest in ceramic tile and pattern grew from travels to Spain, Portugal, and Brazil, the latter as part of the Butler Traveling Fellowship.

Registered Architect, LEED AP BD+C