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This one-of-a-kind Arizona home takes shape as an F8 Crusader Plane

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Drewett Works Architecture designed this impressive home whose design is inspired by an F8 Crusader plane on a carrier deck with its wings folded, located in The Estancia Club in north Scottsdale, Arizona. The Crusader is easily recognizable from above. There are a few right angles. Instead, the homeโ€™s contemporary design relies on dramatic, sharp turns.

This unusual residence is nestled on a property that runs alongside the private communityโ€™s eighth and ninth fairways and is situated on a peninsula with three sides exposed, offering exceptional views of the Sonoran Desert, Pinnacle Peak, and the city beyond. Continue below to see the rest of this fabulous home…

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Drewett Works Architecture BUILDER Peak Ventures INTERIOR DESIGN Ownby Design LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT High Desert Designs

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The soon-to-be-retired builder wanted a final project that was so modern it would scare him, one that was both exotic and difficult to build. Architect C.P. Drewett designed it in homage to his father, a naval aviator who served as a Marine Corps aviator and flew the F8 Crusader plane.

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From an exterior point of view, it has a very aggressive nature, but from the interior, itโ€™s very peaceful; itโ€™s like a sanctuary of sorts.

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That tranquility is enhanced with scenic views from nearly every angle, and the home is nearly see-through with floor-to-ceiling windows that create a sense of weightlessness. The spine, lined with skylights, brings natural light in from all angles.

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NEED TO KNOW: The National Association of Home Builders named The Crusader โ€œHome of the Yearโ€ in 2020, and in June of 2021 the project received a Golden Nugget Award of Merit for Best Custom Home, which honors architectural design and planning excellence and draws entries from around the globe.

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What We Love: This Arizona home has a cool and original design concept that is just as fascinating from an aerial perspective as from the exterior with its dramatic, sharp turns. The interior is equally exquisite, with its open and airy floor plan layout and a fabulous three-sided fireplace in the great room. Expansive walls of glazing help to frame the magnificent views of the Arizona desert, while inviting in abundant natural light.

Tell Us: What details in the design of this home do you find most unique? Let us know in the Comments below, we enjoy reading your feedback!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other amazing home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of Arizona: A sleek and sexy Arizona house embraces its Sonoran desert landscape and Step inside this stunningly beautiful French villa home in Arizona.

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modern home exterior with a pool

modern home exterior with a pool

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modern home exterior

modern home exterior at dusk

PHOTOGRAPHER Jeff Zaruba

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Diane
5 months ago

Incredible house and a work of art.

Josh
5 months ago

Looks more like a B-2 stealth than an ancient F-8!