Desert House by Circle West Architects

This single-family Desert House is a modern, sustainable intervention represents a forward thinking approach to desert life. The concept was a punctuation of natural daylight, exterior spatial relationships and a reduction in use of finishes. The site surrounded by textured desert mountains.

glass wall Desert House by Circle West Architects

The newly added program focus in the renewed design is to perforate the original frame of the existing home to allow a vibrant, natural daylighting experience. A large overhang on the South façade screens the plane of glass from the harsh summer sun, while allowing winter light to wash the interior walls. The east elevation is shaded by mature vegetation, while the west face of the residence has limited, strategically placed openings protected with large overhangs. Views to the surrounding mountains and desert sky naturally radiate through the home. The additive program refines the circulation experience and relationships between uses for a spontaneous and organic residential experience.

Desert House interior by Circle West Architects

The concrete and stucco structure of the original house remains in tact minimizing material required to be sent to the landfill. A large percentage of the construction and building materials are high recycled content such as the glass, zinc siding, and concrete flooring. New high-efficiency HVAC units are utilized to condition the added space.
Architect: Circle West Architects
House in: 4812 E Berneil Drive, Paradise Valley, Arizona, USA