Zocalo began with developer Don Tishman's aspiration of creating an exquisitely designed but affordably priced residential community with high-quality amenities in the striking New Mexico landscape. This vision developed from his belief that world-class architecture should not be confined to the wealthy. In seeking an architect who could develop such a community, Tishman was particularly inspired by the work of Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta, whose firm designed the Visual Arts Center for the College of Santa Fe. Legorreta accepted Tishman's challenge to create an architecturally outstanding condominium development that offered exceptional value at an accessible price point. The result is the rare community of Zocalo.
Don Tishman brought more than 40 years of experience to the development of Zocalo He has developed over 40,000 multifamily dwellings in more than 30 major U.S. markets. Other partners in development include Edward Gilbert, Snow Moore, and Will Browning. The resulting company, Foothill Estates, LLC, carried out the Zocalo project.
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