Modern desert house / Tag

The Periphery rests on a high desert rise outside Boulder, UT, United States, where Locus.studio draws a measured line between refuge and exposure. This two-bedroom house unfolds above slickrock and wetlands, treating the vast Grand Staircase-Escalante boundary as both subject and partner. Sun, wind, and long views shape its concrete, steel, and oak shell, while a craft-led approach keeps the building tuned to the rhythms of its remote setting.

Discover Pleats in Phoenix, Arizona—a stunning 1850 SF private house designed by The Ranch Mine in 2019. This modern residence uniquely integrates the essence of desert flora, specifically the Saguaro Cactus, into its architectural design. Featuring indoor-outdoor living spaces, a serene courtyard, and innovative use of materials like corrugated metal and a wood rainscreen, Pleats redefines the concept of a contemporary desert home.