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Desert Prairie

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Location
Scottsdale, Arizona
Year
2018
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
A custom door offers a vertical peek at Pinnacle Peak beyond.
A custom door offers a vertical peek at Pinnacle Peak beyond.
A dining room passageway is flanked by a custom wine cellar and sandblasted vein-cut stair-stepped limestone.  
A dining room passageway is flanked by a custom wine cellar and sandblasted vein-cut stair-stepped limestone.  
Deep overhangs protect interior living spaces as pocketing glass doors open indoors to outdoor living spaces. Capitalizing on the fantastic winter weather, Desert Prairie becomes a pavilion of open space with interior spaces flowing freely into outdoor spaces by way of pocketing glass doors throughout the residence.
Deep overhangs protect interior living spaces as pocketing glass doors open indoors to outdoor living spaces. Capitalizing on the fantastic winter weather, Desert Prairie becomes a pavilion of open space with interior spaces flowing freely into outdoor spaces by way of pocketing glass doors throughout the residence.
Extensive use of copper cladding, indigenous to Arizona, provides colorization matching the area's spectacular sunsets.
Extensive use of copper cladding, indigenous to Arizona, provides colorization matching the area's spectacular sunsets.
Warmth emanates from the custom fireplace as well as the hemlock ceilings, honed limestone floors, and stair-stepped limestone walls.
Warmth emanates from the custom fireplace as well as the hemlock ceilings, honed limestone floors, and stair-stepped limestone walls.
Linear interior and exterior walls reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright's work deliver an undeniable yet effortless through-line.
Linear interior and exterior walls reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright's work deliver an undeniable yet effortless through-line.
Warmth emanates from the custom fireplace as well as the hemlock ceilings, honed limestone floors and stair stepped limestone walls.
Warmth emanates from the custom fireplace as well as the hemlock ceilings, honed limestone floors and stair stepped limestone walls.
Deeply recessed undulating architecture creates a sense of protection from the harsh desert climate.
Deeply recessed undulating architecture creates a sense of protection from the harsh desert climate.
High ceilings and distinctive limestone walls add grandeur to the living room. Transition to outdoor space is eased by continuity of materials including Hemlock wood ceilings and stair stepped limestone. In this view, the pocketing glass doors disappear into stone columns blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces.
High ceilings and distinctive limestone walls add grandeur to the living room. Transition to outdoor space is eased by continuity of materials including Hemlock wood ceilings and stair stepped limestone. In this view, the pocketing glass doors disappear into stone columns blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces.
A custom-designed Nacarado Quartzite vanity and metal sink create a not-to-be-forgotten powder room.
A custom-designed Nacarado Quartzite vanity and metal sink create a not-to-be-forgotten powder room.
A custom chandelier adds a sculptural element to the crips lines of the kitchen.
A custom chandelier adds a sculptural element to the crips lines of the kitchen.
Rift cut white oak custom cabinetry adds texture and warmth to the master bathroom.
Rift cut white oak custom cabinetry adds texture and warmth to the master bathroom.
The master suite opens by way of a pocketing glass door to the outdoor living space, having its own destination patio adjacent to the outdoor living room. Custom master bedroom furnishings pull their color palette from the natural outdoor scenery.
The master suite opens by way of a pocketing glass door to the outdoor living space, having its own destination patio adjacent to the outdoor living room. Custom master bedroom furnishings pull their color palette from the natural outdoor scenery.
Continuation of stair stepped limestone to the outdoor fireplace blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces using seamless transitions.   Transition to outdoor space is eased by continuity of materials including Hemlock wood ceilings and stair-stepped limestone. Nestled near the base of Pinnacle Peak, this striking dwelling, which channels a Wrightian vibe, provides its owners spectacular indoor-outdoor living.
Continuation of stair stepped limestone to the outdoor fireplace blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces using seamless transitions.   Transition to outdoor space is eased by continuity of materials including Hemlock wood ceilings and stair-stepped limestone. Nestled near the base of Pinnacle Peak, this striking dwelling, which channels a Wrightian vibe, provides its owners spectacular indoor-outdoor living.
An outdoor sitting area adjacent to the master suite engages nature and the surrounding views and seamlessly connects to indoor spaces.
An outdoor sitting area adjacent to the master suite engages nature and the surrounding views and seamlessly connects to indoor spaces.

Details

Square Feet
5325
Lot Size
30,710
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
4
Partial Baths
1

Credits

From Drewett Works

Located near the base of Scottsdale landmark Pinnacle Peak, the Desert Prairie is surrounded by distant peaks as well as boulder conservation easements. This 30,710 square foot site was unique in terrain and shape and was in close proximity to adjacent properties. These unique challenges initiated a truly unique piece of architecture.
Planning of this residence was very complex as it weaved among the boulders. The owners were agnostic regarding style, yet wanted a warm palate with clean lines. The arrival point of the design journey was a desert interpretation of a prairie-styled home. The materials meet the surrounding desert with great harmony. Copper, undulating limestone, and Madre Perla quartzite all blend into a low-slung and highly protected home.

Located in Estancia Golf Club, the 5,325 square foot (conditioned) residence has been featured in Luxe Interiors + Design’s September/October 2018 issue. Additionally, the home has received numerous design awards.

Desert Prairie // Project Details
Architecture: Drewett Works
Builder: Argue Custom Homes
Interior Design: Lindsey Schultz Design
Interior Furnishings: Ownby Design
Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett
Photography: Werner Segarra

Publications

“Modern Prairie,” Luxe Interiors + Design, September/October 2018, by James Munn.
Digital Features

“A Home with a Wrightian Vibe Embraces the Outdoors,” Luxe Daily, by James Munn, September 11, 2018.
Awards

Best Custom Home 4,000 – 8,000 sq ft, Award of Merit, 2018 Gold Nugget Awards
Best One of a Kind Home – Custom or Spec, Silver Award, The Nationals 2019