desert

Arid land, rolling sand dunes, cacti, shrubs, and Joshua trees surround modern desert homes to make them a part of wild nature. Designed both as shelters and as stylish retreats, these dwellings allow their inhabitants to live comfortably in the middle of picture perfect landscapes. Large windows frame the views and curate panoramas. Sunsets become an event, as the sandy, dry earth, and mountains seem to catch fire every evening. Often built at a distance from populated areas and street lighting, some of these houses offer the perfect opportunity to admire the greatest show on Earth: a twinkling starry sky.

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Marfa Ranch


A low profile house built from rammed earth to blend into a desert landscape in west …

The Ultimate House in the De...


Designing the perfect house in the desert comes with a range of challenges specific t…

High Desert Residence


A family retreat that creates a strong link between indoor living spaces and a desert…

The Shapeshifter House


A sculptural gem that emerges from a desert landscape.
ften, natural settings provid…

Dancing Light House


A modern dwelling that celebrates the desert, mountains, and light.
Located in Parad…

Ring House


A stone and concrete house that embraces a natural landscape.
Built on a sloped terr…

Franklin Mountain House


In the hardened foothills of the Franklin Mountains, on a lot overlooking downtown El…

Amangiri


Surrounded by mountain ridges, plateaus and dunes, the Amangiri resort and spa is an …

Casa Caldera


DUST is an architecture and design practice based in Tucson, Arizona. The two founder…

Rondolino Residence by Notto...


The dry, isolated region of the vast Nevada desert is home to the Rondolino residence…

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