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Matthew Salenger on the patio at Casey Moore’s Oyster House in Tempe.

When you think about the Valley, is there a specific place you think of?  A place that exemplifies your image of our desert home?

That’s a question we’re posing in a new, occasional series we’re calling “In a Place.” We’ll be asking architects about what gives them a sense of place for the Valley.

Today, we hear from Matthew Salenger of Tempe-based coLAB Studio.

Let us know what spot gives you a sense of place for the Valley — email us at [email protected], or tweet at us @kjzzphoenix using #KJZZinaplace.