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Norte

NORTE is a 5,750-square-foot, five-bedroom, six-bathroom home in Arcadia that reinterprets the Scandinavian barn for Arizona. Set near the foot of Camelback Mountain, the home balances minimalist restraint with rustic warmth through pale stone, dark metal roofs, warm wood, and abundant natural light. Steep gables open into a series of courtyards, garden views, and indoor-outdoor living spaces centered around the pool. Completed in 2026, NORTE feels both familiar and distinctly modern, with thoughtful proportions and honest materials carried through every room.
Project Year: 2026
Country: United States
Zip Code: 85018
NORTE’s courtyard elevation pairs dark vertical siding, pale stone, and deep rooflines with restrained desert planting.
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A long rectangular pool anchors the rear courtyard and reflects the home’s balanced stone and dark-clad volumes.
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The pool edge follows the home’s low roofline, connecting the stone gable with the shaded outdoor living areas.
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A sheltered poolside lounge creates an outdoor room framed by stone walls, dark siding, and mature landscaping.
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At dusk, warm interior light softens the dark courtyard facade and reflects across the pool.
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The central pool establishes a clear axis through the courtyard, drawing attention toward the home’s layered rooflines.
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Twilight emphasizes the contrast between NORTE’s dark exterior, pale stonework, and illuminated pool.
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A broad lawn and simple planting frame the stone gable and dark metal roof at sunset.
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A narrow passage between stone and dark-clad volumes creates a framed view into the central courtyard.
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Native planting softens the courtyard’s strong geometry while the pool and covered patio connect the surrounding wings.
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The steep stone gable and black metal roof reinterpret a Scandinavian barn form for the Arizona landscape.
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This courtyard view shows how stone, dark siding, glazing, and landscaping work together around the pool.
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Warm light at the entry highlights the transition between the stone gable and dark exterior cladding.
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The recessed front door creates a welcoming focal point beneath NORTE’s steeply pitched roof.
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Stone walls, dark garage volumes, and a mature tree give the street-facing exterior a grounded residential scale.
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A landscaped walkway guides visitors toward the sheltered entry between stone and dark-clad walls.
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The entry passage frames a direct view through the home toward the green courtyard beyond.
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From the street, NORTE’s stone gables and dark volumes form a modern composition of familiar residential shapes.
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A freestanding tub and expansive garden window turn the primary bathroom into a quiet, light-filled retreat.
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The kitchen pairs warm wood cabinetry and a generous island with a vaulted ceiling washed in natural light.
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Dark wood cabinetry, pale stone counters, and minimal fixtures create a kitchen that feels warm, precise, and uncluttered.
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A central island and four counter stools define the kitchen beneath the dramatic vaulted ceiling and clerestory light.
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The full street elevation balances pale stone, dark siding, and low landscaping beneath a clear Arizona sky.
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A deep soaking tub sits beneath a large picture window, bringing landscape views and natural light into the bathroom.
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