Perched on a hillside in north Scottsdale, this 9,000 SF modern, light-filled home is a desert gem. Carefully designed to merge the rugged landscape with the refinement of the clients' lifestyle, the house will be full of life, beauty, and joy. A central art gallery links every room, and underneath it runs a central spine containing all the utilities of the structure. By keeping the main utilities underground, the lower ambient temperatures make the air conditioning system more efficient and allows for a thinner, more delicate roof plane. The house enjoys 360-degree views, and the ample glazing shaded by broad roof overhangs allows the division between indoors and out to dissolve away for truly luxurious desert living.

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The design and layout of this house is all about its connection to the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Upon arrival, a short stair raises the eye to the front door, through the interior, across the pool, and straight out to the picturesque McDowell Mountains beyond. Arranged off a central gallery, every room enjoys a view. The flooring continues through to the exterior terraces which enhances the connection to nature and extends the living space outside. Broad overhangs provide ample shade, creating a the sense of calm and shelter in the upper desert.