The residence's sloping, infill Sonora Desert location created both the project's greatest challenge and greatest opportunity. Surrounded by existing homes--two in particular enjoying a 50+ year unobstructed view over the land--made privacy and sight-lines, both from and towards the home, fundamental form givers. While seeking to improve and restore a native arroyo and its natural ground water recharge zone (this pristine area had not been touched by a previous owner's imported fill) the design set strict goals to maintain the area?s native fauna and flora.

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Architects: o2 Architecture

Location: Palm Springs, CA, United States

Architect In Charge: Lance O?Donnell, AIA
Area: 3250.0 ft2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Lance Gerber

Project Manager: Jeff Bicknell, o2 Architecture

Structural Engineer: David Peyton, Peyton-Tomita & Associates

Contractor: Hal Hall, HJH Construction Inc.

Interior Designer: Mark Nichols, Modern Interiors

© Lance Gerber

The residence's sloping, infill Sonora Desert location created both the project's greatest challenge and greatest opportunity. Surrounded by existing homes--two in particular enjoying a 50+ year unobstructed view over the land--made privacy and sight-lines, ...