Tate Studio Architects has designed this modern desert home for a music and art loving retired couple, located in Scottsdale, Arizona. This dwelling features three bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms and includes an exercise room and an art studio. The architects sited this home to maximize the views and soak in the natural light along with creating […]
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This indoor/outdoor home provides a calming oasis in the Arizona desert
This spectacular indoor/outdoor home was designed by The Ranch Mine, located at the base of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. A cantilevered roof slants up towards Camelback Mountain to capture views while creating an uninterrupted connection between the front porch, great room, and a backyard-covered patio through a trio of pocketing glass doors. The main […]
An inspiring midcentury modern desert home in the Coachella Valley
This midcentury desert home was designed by Stuart Silk Architects, set on a plateau above Coachella Valley nestled up against the Santa Rosa Mountains in Rancho Mirage, California. Originally constructed in the 1960s, this dwelling sits in the center of the 1.3-acre property. One enters from the driveway through a private courtyard. A swimming pool […]
A sleek and sexy Arizona house embraces its Sonoran desert landscape
This contemporary desert house was designed by Tate Studio Architects in collaboration with Madison Couturier Custom Homes, located in North Scottsdale, Arizona. An impressive exterior facade is surrounded by desert landscaping with an outdoor patio and grilling station along with a circular infinity pool at the rear of the home. Inside, this dwelling features a great […]
A spectacular modern dream home immersed in the Sonoran desert
This modern desert dream home was designed by Tate Studio Architects, located in Estancia, an exclusive golf community in Scottsdale, Arizona. Boasting beautiful golf course views, this private home features concrete columns, a massive concrete fireplace, and reclaimed white oak floors along with Makassar ebony cabinets for warmth. All countertops are natural quartzite. The green […]
This serene weekend escape connects to Oregon’s high desert landscape
Hacker Architects is responsible for the design of this high desert weekend escape that is connected to land and sky, located in Bend, Oregon. Encompassing 4,200 square feet of living space, this retreat offers a grounded and calm respite from busy lives. The owners requested that their new home connect to the spectacular Central Oregon landscape while […]
A splendid home nestled into the stunning terrain of the Arizona desert
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 […]
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 […]










