Tate Studio Architects has designed this beautiful modern desert home nestled into the native hillside terrain of North Scottsdale, Arizona. This classic modern design is defined by clean and simple lines along with scenic views. Continue below to see the rest of this spectacular home tour… DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Tate Studio Architects INTERIOR DESIGN Tate […]
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A majestic nature-inspired modern retreat in the high desert of California
Aidlin Darling Design is responsible for the design of this modern desert retreat nestled on a rocky desert plateau outside of Palm Desert, California. This 3,100 square foot dwelling is tightly nestled within a constellation of boulders, overlooking the Coachella Valley and the San Jacinto Mountain Range beyond. The diagram of the home is a triptych of […]
Amazing net-zero family retreat merged into the high desert of California
This net-zero family retreat was designed by Olson Kundig Architects, located in the Tehachapi Mountains of Southern California. Set into the tough, scrubby landscape, Sawmill harnesses the challenges and opportunities of its remote site. This dwelling emphasizes sustainable strategies and reclaimed materials. Demonstrating that high design can also be high performance, this home functions completely off […]
Step inside this oxidized metal clad desert modern home in Moab, Utah
This spectacular desert modern home designed by Studio Upwall is set amidst the beauty of the desert landscape and is surrounded by panoramic views in Moab, Utah. After purchasing this magnificent property, the homeowners sought to construct a unique, comfortable, and modern home. The project team employed materials that could withstand the extreme desert temperatures — from freezing […]
A remote concrete and glass shelter rises off the Idaho desert floor
This concrete and glass shelter nestled on twenty acres in Bellevue, Idaho is designed as a unique live/work studio for an artist by Olson Kundig Architects. Rising from the high desert floor against a dramatic backdrop of the Sawtooth Mountains, this 3,882 square foot house was designed to age gracefully. The structure has been built using […]
This amazing modern desert home frames views of Camelback Mountain
The Ranch Mine along with Identity Construction has created this amazing modern desert home located on a uniquely shaped property at the base of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. The design started with a large, cantilevered roof that tilts up towards Camelback Mountain, framing views and creating a continuous link between the front porch, great room, and rear […]
Modern minimalist house provides refreshing oasis in the Arizona desert
This modern minimalist house, the vision of The Ranch Mine in collaboration with Boxwell Homes is located on a 2-acre site in North Phoenix, Arizona. The 4,090-square-foot house encircles a central courtyard, forming it’s “O” shape. Intricate details can be found throughout, including slat-walnut paneling, polished concrete floors, and expansive glazing sourced from Western Windows. ‘O-asis’ is […]
Impressive glass and steel dwelling immersed in the Sonoran Desert
This award-winning modern desert home is designed by Lake Flato Architects, located on the 15th Fairway of the Geronimo Golf Course in Desert Mountain, Arizona. The minimalistic forms of this dwelling were thoughtfully configured to both edit out views of nearby houses while highlighting the vast Sonoran Desert vistas. Encompassing 3,947 square feet of living […]
Mediterranean style home offers an incredible oasis in the Arizona desert
This stunning Mediterranean style home was designed by Montana-based Locati Architects, located in the custom home community of Silverleaf, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Silverleaf features decadent homes with estate properties that offers a more elegant lifestyle surrounded by the rugged McDowell Mountains. Designed as a dream home for a couple of empty nesters, the overall results […]
Rammed earth home is architectural masterpiece in the Arizona desert
Designed by Kendle Design Collaborative, this modern home in Paradise Valley, Arizona celebrates nature while soaking in the unforgettable mountain views. The design of this 6,100 square foot home is inspired by desert form, indigenous materials, natural light, and mountain views. Layered walls of rammed-earth, metal, concrete, and glass create a playful collection of organic forms […]