For years, the land sat quietly within the foothills north of Scottsdale, its slope tracing a pure path alongside a seasonal arroyo. The house owners held onto it, returning between the Midwest and Arizona, taking their time to know how they wished to stay right here. When building lastly started, Koss design+construct approached the venture with a transparent objective, shaping the house to sit down naturally alongside the contours of the land.
A Materials Palette Constructed for the Desert
The house makes use of a restrained mixture of uncovered, bead blasted concrete block, stucco, metallic, and glass. The supplies give the home a stable presence whereas retaining the general kind clear. A big roof overhang extends throughout the construction, serving to shield the glass from the depth of the Arizona solar.
Out of doors Areas That Step With the Land
The outside areas are organized with a collection of outlined parts. A uncooked metal fireplace characteristic, floating out of doors BBQ, and metal planters create a constant materials language.
The patio is completed in sand-textured concrete and organized in terraces that step with the slope. The planters are full of cacti, reinforcing the desert setting. Above, an angled roof fascia frames views towards the mountains.
An Entry Framed in Glass
The entry is marked by a shiny blue pivoting entrance door. From right here, a glass bridge connects the lobby with the storage and visitor areas.
This bridge is a slim strip of glass with a floating cedar ceiling that continues down the wall, forming a built-in key drop. It acts as each circulation and a visible hyperlink by the house.
Dwelling Areas Oriented to the View
The lounge is anchored by a hearth and leisure wall. Cherry veneer cabinetry is paired with oxidized metal panels, creating distinction in tone and texture.
Subsequent to it, the eating space is enclosed by flooring to ceiling glass. A 3-panel sliding door system opens on to the patio, permitting the area to increase outdoor.
A Kitchen Outlined by Line and Alignment
The kitchen continues the fabric palette with cherry veneer cupboards and quartz counter tops. A floating cedar ceiling aligns with the entry ceiling, making a constant visible line by the house.
A Plan That Separates Work and Relaxation
A full-height barn door conceals a house workplace close to the first suite, permitting it to be closed off when wanted. The structure separates areas clearly, with public areas going through the view and extra non-public features positioned additional alongside the plan.
A Bed room Positioned for Quiet Views
The first bed room is positioned to reap the benefits of the views, with giant home windows going through the desert. An accent wall comprised of three-dimensional lava rock tile provides texture to the area.
A Lavatory Formed by Texture and Mild
The toilet continues the identical restrained strategy. A floating wooden self-importance is paired with darkish grey quartz counters. A step-free bathe with frameless glass sits within the nook, whereas a freestanding tub is positioned in opposition to a three-dimensional tile wall.
Casa Puente is formed by its website at each stage. From the terraced patio to the position of every room, the design follows the slope as an alternative of flattening it.
Photographer: Roehner + Ryan Images | Architect and Builder: Koss design+construct
