Lean-Three is a three-volume home designed by architect Cavin Costello of The Ranch Mine. Located in Durango, Colorado, the house takes inspiration from the straightforward design of lean-to structures. It was designed for clients who enjoy outdoor activities, biking, and cooking.
Shadowbox is a mountain house in Whitefish, United States, designed by The Ranch Mine and completed in 2024. The structure, clad in black metal siding, reflects nearby Rocky Mountains and pine tree bark. Inside, a wood-clad recessed entry leads to the great room with 25-foot ceilings, surrounded by windows for natural light. The design incorporates fire-resistant features to withstand the Wildfire-Urban Interface environment.
The Ranch Mine, a renowned architecture firm, has recently unveiled their latest masterpiece, “Charmed,” a stunning 2-story, multigenerational contemporary family home in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix, United States. This project, designed in 2024, showcases the firm’s exceptional ability to transform a client’s vision into a reality, even when the request involves a surprise for the homeowner’s wife. The result is a harmonious blend of modern design elements, including black brick volumes, pocketing glass doors, and a white stucco box second floor, perfectly tailored to the family’s personalities and lifestyle.
The Ski Ranch, a desert-adapted, off-the-grid capable modern lake house designed by The Ranch Mine architecture firm, offers a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience in Buckeye, Arizona. This Bauhaus-inspired home, built in 2022, features a walkway that draws residents and guests directly from the street to the boat house, emphasizing the owners’ passions for water sports and outdoor adventures.
Discover “Noir Peaks,” a remarkable house designed by The Ranch Mine in 2022, nestled in Flagstaff, Arizona’s San Francisco Volcanic Field. This 2405 sq ft residence reflects the raw beauty of its high-altitude natural surroundings while offering innovative design solutions and luxurious interiors. Noir Peaks masterfully combines contemporary architecture with the unique landscape of northern Arizona.
Discover Big Top, a solar-powered residence designed by The Ranch Mine in Phoenix, Arizona. This house, built in 2021, skillfully merges innovative design with the natural desert landscape at the base of Camelback Mountain. With a cantilevered roof that optimizes mountain views and promotes indoor-outdoor living through pocketing glass doors, ‘Big Top‘ redefines modern, sustainable living in the United States.
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.
Discover Mockingbird, a masterpiece in Paradise Valley, Arizona, where The Ranch Mine architects blend modern design with the desert’s raw beauty. This courtyard-style home redefines luxury with its harmonious indoor-outdoor living, inspired by the resilient ocotillo plants and the rugged mountains.
Experience how Mockingbird‘s modest height, sunken fire pit, lap pool, and organic interiors embrace Arizona’s sun-drenched allure, offering a sanctuary that truly celebrates its natural surroundings.