Kimberly Gavin

Юрий Гришко Татьяна Карякина

Yasin Chaudhry

Art Gray

By eliminating a prominent column, elevating the ceiling, and laying a new floor in one direction, the rooms boasts a flowing, open atmosphere.

Foto: Edzard Probst; www.derFotograf.de

© Bertram Bölkow

Foto: Dirk Matull

This southwest contemporary 5,800 sf residence uses a site specific design to take advantage of the Sonoran Desert and city lights views. The main residence uses glass and rich materials to create a light filled environment that capitalizes on several private outdoor patios. In addition to the main residence there is a separate guest house, and studio. Pam Singleton- Image Industry

View of the center console by Garret Cord Werner before the media room. Projector comes up from table to project across into the media room. Architecture by Jim Olson. photo credit: Benjamin Benschneider

Sara Essex Bradley

The sofas and armchairs in the comfortable living area were chosen to complement each other, rather than match, for visual interest. This is a flexible mix of seating; comfy but uncluttered for family lounging, and able to be reconfigured for entertaining. Seven people can sit happily together, with the wooden storage stools pulled into use and the soft desk stool creating an extra perch or, with the tray on top, serving as a useful side table. The long, generous sofa actually helps the room feel bigger —small sofas can make a modest space appear even smaller — while a large rug anchors this section, subtly defining the living area as separate from the dining space. Its teal blue colour brings warmth to the neutral scheme without standing out boldly and the colour is repeated on the charming cloud shelves above. The coffee table provides another useful surface for drinks or books, echoing the long shape of the sofa without dominating the floor space or reading as a centrepiece.

Francisco Lopez