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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Exquisite nature-inspired modern retreat in Oregon’s high desert
This modern desert house was designed by DeForest Architects in collaboration with NB Design Group, located in Bend, Oregon. The homeowner’s fell in love with Bend’s small city charm, high desert landscape and the boundless activities both outdoors and in. It was a place for the couple to recharge from their busy life in Seattle, […]
Eco-friendly desert retreat nestled into a hillside overlooking Santa Fe
Designed by Overland Partners, this desert retreat is buried into a hillside, with its low profile emphasized by a series of landscaped roofs, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The design of the structure was inspired by the lands history of Anasazi settlers, known for their cliff dwellings. The residence is composed of 40,000 gross square feet, with the […]
Modern concrete and glass home emerges in the Arizona desert
This incredible modern home of concrete and glass was designed by architecture firm Chen + Suchart Studio, nestled on Mummy Mountain. The property offers fabulous, sweeping views over Paradise Valley, Arizona. Encompassing 3,968 square feet (368.64 square meters) of living space, the structure is comprised of a series of parallel sandblasted concrete block walls configured in […]
Sensational contemporary desert home blurring indoor/outdoor boundaries
This beautiful contemporary desert home was designed by Tate Studio Architects in collaboration with Ownby Design, located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The interior living spaces encompass roughly 5,000 square feet of living space, offering a fantastic indoor-outdoor connection. The spectacular gardens surrounding this residence are made up of various cacti, palo verde trees and boulders, created by […]
Spectacular contemporary dream home immersed in the Arizona desert
Tate Studio Architects completed this contemporary dream home was designed around the landscape for an Ohio couple who fell in love with the area of North Scottsdale, Arizona. The scope of the project was to create a space that was open, airy and connected to the landscape. The site was selected for its incredible views, […]










