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The place where this house sits is one of the most unlikely; the mojave desert. But don’t let the environment mislead you into assuming that this house is inhabitable. On the contrary, fine and sound arrangements have made this structure a not only habitable, but more than that, it is a comfy place to stay. In an effort to minimize environmental and ecological impacts, the villas is placed within their natural topography as much as possible, in an effect this also facilitates outdoor living spaces that take advantage of the temperate, sunny climate. The access to the area is also made easy with discreet, naturally paved roadways.

Villas have been sited to maximize views and privacy while also making use of prevailing northwesterly winds for natural ventilation. Three villa typologies—Villa Y, Villa E, and Villa L—are organized around a series of courtyards sympathetic to the surrounding nature. The designs aim for the closest possible relationship between the interior space and the predominant presence of the desert landscape. Design & Photos by : Platform for Architecture + Research (PAR)