Design Elements
Dining room, Canyon View
All of the public areas enjoy expansive views of the canyon.
Guest room, Red Hawk
Breezy and cool, the guest room is in a private location off the courtyard.
Public/private separation, Red Hawk
The public and private areas of the Red Hawk home are effectively separated by this long, vaulted hall, four steps down off the main living area.
Boveda ceiling, Rammed Earth
A brick ceiling, crafted by artisans from Mexico, is supported by the massive rammed earth walls.
Screen porch off master bedroom, Rammed Earth
The sleeping porch is positioned to capture the cool breezes coming up the hill from the southeast.
Entry, Rammed Earth
An expressive entry of earth, stone, and steel.
Porch detail, Blue Rock
Dry stack rock gathered from local ranches form the porch enclosure.
Stair tower, Blue Rock
Dark stained pine contrasts with smooth plaster in the old garrison tower.
The Garrison, Blue Rock
Massive cypress doors seal off the music room from extraneous noise.
Well House, Blue Rock
Careful consideration given to a small part of the project.
Fireplace, Blue Rock
The result of collaboration with master craftsmen.
Traditional detailing, Peaks Island
A classic Maine look.
Stair tower, Sky Island
The steel stair contrasts with thick stone walls and a wood beamed ceiling.
Courtyard patio, Sky Island
A balance of sun and shade, winter in the high desert.
Interior, Sky Island
The massive stone tower engages the public space.
Master bedroom ceiling, Sky Island
The hexagonal skylight is positioned directly over the bed, giving a view of the stars at night.
Detail, Sky Island
An eroded wall separates the entry from the guest patio.
Metal cladding, Rural Retreat
Clean, crisp detailing for this modern compound.
Guest house and main house, Rural Retreat
Nestled in the trees, just a short walk from the main house.
Great room, Rural Retreat
Reflected light from the south facing clerestory windows bathes the room.
Rainwater barn, Rural Retreat
Cut into the hillside to minimize its presence, the garage provides for rainwater collection.
Photography by Fine Focus Photography, Austin Energy, Lou Kimball, Patrick Wong