Phoenix

In the sun-kissed embrace of Paradise Valley, Arizona sits “Mockingbird,” a low slung courtyard style home designed by the architecture firm The Ranch Mine. The design elevates the spirit of its surroundings while breaking down the barriers between indoor and outdoor living, creating a home where the arid beauty of the desert meets the sophistication of modern living.  Dan Ryan Studio Dan Ryan Studio Dan Ryan Studio Dan Ryan Studio As you approach the house, the first thing that captures the eye is the striking interplay of metal fins that adorn the exterior. Inspired by the spindly and resilient ocotillo plants scattered across the desert landscape, these fins create a dynamic visual texture while prov... More

This private residence in the Phoenix Area was designed by architect David Dick, and was built by Stone Creek Building Co. Both firms are versatile in the types of homes they create, but when the design calls for a contemporary look they both choose Western Window Systems for their exterior windows and doors.Large window walls, sliding glass doors, and venting windows are used throughout the project to achieve several different objectives. The home is full of natural light, and is complimented by clean, straight lined architecture. More

A flair for drama in an expansive, day-lit Phoenix home.For its first home design in Phoenix, Charles Cunniffe Architects of Aspen, Colorado, envisioned a plan that maximized two of the desert city’s two appealing attributes: sunshine and a climate conducive to nearly eight months of indoor-outdoor living.The result is an 8,000-square-foot contemporary home (aptly named The Phoenix) that features numerous vast expanses of glass, including large multi-slide doors that seamlessly merge the inside of the home with a large outdoor living space and a huge backyard and pool.“The design approach was initiated based on creating a dramatic formal entry flanked by more everyday living space,” says lead architect Jim Kehoe. “And that evolved... More

A modern farmhouse befitting its desert setting.An intentional mashup of traditional and modern design. A blend of old and new with both rustic and refined touches. In the desert.That’s the Modern Farmhouse in a nutshell. The 7,500-square-foot home in Paradise Valley is a fun amalgam of styles that makes the most of indoor-outdoor living and, of course, the amazing views of Phoenix’s two major urban mountains: Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak.It’s why Western Window Systems is such a good fit for the Modern Farmhouse, designed by architect Richard Doria and built by K2 Signature Homes.“Indoor-outdoor living was a top priority for the design of this home,” says Tom Knutson, principal at K2 Signature Homes. “We incorporated... More

This spacious home in Phoenix is about as energy efficient as they come.To Phoenix developer Ben Dusan, his latest project in one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods represents a paragon of energy-efficient construction and smart-home technology as well as boasting an impressive live-work space.Indeed, the 6,550-square-foot six-bedroom, seven-bathroom house in Arcadia is a sight to behold, with its huge open floor plan and impressive indoor-outdoor living features. Chief among them, a 12-foot-tall pocketing multi-slide door leading from the great room to a covered outdoor living space (which, incidentally, also is accessible from the master bedroom’s huge stacking multi-slide door). This moving wall of glass is so big – it... More