Southwestern archways are a staple feature throughout Four Hills Village, Albuquerque’s mid-century homes. These features complement the soft lines of the surrounding natural desert. Four Hills Village Proper is a luxury golf course community developed by Bill Brannin in the 1960s and 70s. It is in the center of what is now a sprawling area of hilly residential developments.

The original houses in the historic areas of Four Hills Village had to meet certain criteria and have construction plans approved by Four Hills before they could be built on the empty lots surrounding Four Hills Country Club. The first homes are architect-designed and lavish having had to meet or exceed a 2,000 square foot minimum. These homes were built for the creme de la creme of Albuquerque high society during the post-war boom and no expense was spared. We now know that most homes in Four Hills Village Proper have multiple fireplaces and were made with top tier materials. To this day most of the original architecture is untouched making it a true time capsule.

Archways are seen in Four Hills neighborhood architecture across many styles. On a walk through Four Hills Village, you will see archways in adobe homes as well as masonry homes. There are homes that use archways solely for aesthetics but there are also a number of homes that have structural archways.

Check out this gallery of archway features that caught my eye.

Do you have more information on the construction or original ownership of these houses? Your information can help to build our Four Hills Village Database. Our goal is to share all that we learn and get people excited about the artifacts entering our 100% cloud-based preservation archive. This robust documented history of Four Hills Village from 1955-1975 is made possible by residents and volunteers like you!