Rugged desert setting inspired this Desert Modern home. Client’s vision was to create a casual modern expression as a contrast to the desert surroundings, yet aesthetically fitting into the landscape. Approaching the circular Auto Court, the low-lying horizontal architecture, with its undulating facades, reflects the depth of view of the mountains in the background. Entry’s cantilevered roof helps frame the floor-to-ceiling window walls to the Great Room, and straight through to the Covered Rear Patio. Light-colored stucco, complemented with natural rectangular stone accent walls provides a calming first impression.

Entry through architect-designed glass and metal door provides a preview of the relaxed feeling of the Great Room. Thoroughly modern, yet warm and calming Great Room, with amazing views of the desert just a few feet away. Clerestory windows provide added light with minimal solar loading. A silver travertine wall extends from outside to inside, visually guiding guests into the Great Room an expansive living and entertaining space. Casual is the ambiance set by the pewter limestone wall containing a horizontal fireplace. Warmth provided by smoke white oak flooring. Kitchen, anchored by a large island that serves as a watch, talk and eat space, with expansive views of the desert to the front and rear.

Covered Rear Patio extends across the home, its cantilevered roof provides unobstructed views by a single pair of inverted “L” shaped steel supports. A few steps down, the negative-edge Pool, and an outdoor Kitchen framed with natural boulders from the site. Xeriscape approach to blend new landscape elements and boulders from the site to seamlessly match natural desert surroundings. Infinity-edge Pool and Spa provides visual and personal respite from harsh desert summers. Unique entertainment feature: a TV that pops-up from the ground and swivels 360 degrees.