This spectacular modern desert home was designed to blur indoor and outdoor boundaries by Kendle Design Collaborative, nestled in Paradise Valley, Arizona. A jagged wash bisecting the property provided unique inspiration for arranging the plan. Connected with bridges, hovering roof forms, and stone walks, the dwelling has constant views of the desert-wash ecosystem. The geometric […]
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See this remarkable rammed earth house nestled on a Texas ranch
Lake|Flato Architects have designed this extraordinary rammed earth house that acts as insulation against the harsh climate of the desert in Marfa, Texas. The dwelling’s two-foot-thick walls were constructed into a courtyard design to passively provide both cooling and heating effects. Nestled between the formidable Chihuahuan Desert and the grandeur of the Davis Mountains, Marfa, […]
A California home blends Japanese zen with organic modern details
Designed by Brandon Architects this stunning contemporary home located in Dana Point, California blends Japanese details with organic modern materials. The design of this house has multiple layers as it reflects the homeowners’ individual interests as one. Inspiration for this design was drawn from Frank Lloyd Wright and Japanese elements. The organic modern features begin right […]
A modern cabin in the woods with glorious views of the Teton Mountains
Both a modern cabin in the woods and a cave-dwelling this compound was devised by Andersson-Wise Architects to nestle into its site of Jackson, Wyoming. The rammed earth walls of each structure are partially buried into the earth retain large areas of sloping grade and form the base level of the buildings. The compound is called […]
Tour this amazing rammed earth home nestled in the Texas Hill Country
Jobe Corral Architects is responsible for the design of this rammed earth home that is all about the connection to the land, set in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, in Blanco, Texas. This 3,592 square foot structure is integrated into its surroundings, which are composed of majestic oak trees, open views, and a slice of […]
Gorgeous contemporary mountain cabin nestled in the Canadian Rockies
This contemporary mountain cabin was designed by Kelly & Stone Architects, located in the village of Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada. The village is named for the hot springs located in the nearby Kootenay National Park, just over an hours drive from Banff, Alberta. The area showcases beautiful views of the Purcell Mountain Range. The house itself […]
Rammed earth house hidden in the forested hills of Northern California
This modern family retreat was constructed of rammed earth, steel and concrete by Feldman Architecture, located in California’s Central Valley. The dwelling is positioned just east of Monterey Bay, nestled amidst the grazing livestock of a thriving 500-acre walnut farm. From the base of a prominent hill, the house opens up to east-facing views of rolling hills […]
Coastal home in Australia showcases rammed earth and timber
This modern coastal home was designed by architectural studio Robson Rak Architects, located in a seaside region of Victoria, Australia. The property is located near the beach, yet does not have any views that frames the ocean. The interesting site the residence is nestled on slopes from north to south, consisting of layers of limestone shelves and […]
Fascinating rammed earth home piercing the deserts of Arizona
This spectacular modern rammed earth home was designed against a mountainous backdrop by Kendle Design Collaborative, located in Paradise Valley, Arizona. The 4,700 square foot residence was constructed with humble materials of earth, wood, stone and glass. A modest yet sophisticated material palette was selected to create warm, contemplative living spaces that connects with the natural desert […]
Visionary residence in Idaho comprised of rammed earth
Ward + Blake Architect’s have designed an incredible rammed earth home complete with a green roof, located on a sprawling site in Squirrel, Idaho. Comprised of 5,994 square feet of living space, the architect’s created this home with their patented EarthWall construction system which uses a post-tension steel as the framework to construct the rammed earth walls that […]