American studio  The Ranch Mine has completed a residence in Phoenix that features a mix of gabled and flat volumes wrapped in corrugated metal, white stucco and honey-toned wood.

The Pleats house is located near the Dreamy Draw Mountain Preserve, just north of Uptown Phoenix. The clients ? proud owners of two rescue dogs ? purchased the property over a decade ago, drawn by the natural topography and open space.
The site had an existing house dating to 1952, which the clients planned to renovate or replace once they found the right architect.

"From the day they moved in, their goal was to remodel the house to fit their lifestyle ? modern yet warm, functional yet original, minimalist yet inviting," said local firm The Ranch Mine in a project description. "After a decade of living below their means and surviving the Great Recession saving every penny they could, the homeowners reached out to us with a modest budget and big dreams."

The team conceived a U-shaped dwelling that is organised around a central courtyard with a swimming pool. The foundation of the original home was retained, but the rest of the structure was demolished.
"To save money, the foundation of the original house was reused and the space was redesigned to fit the bedrooms, including a master suite that was lacking before," the studio said.

The three volumes that make up the 1,850-square-foot (172-square-metre) residence each have a distinct shape and function.
One has a ta...