In the process of transforming a run-down motor lodge into Hotel Wren, the LA-based founder of Manola Studio revived the Joshua Tree property’s midcentury back house for herself.
Wright drew up plans and broke ground on the hilltop site overlooking St. Louis—and architect Charles E. King completed the project as his personal residence.
"All roof, no wall” homes are not easy to augment, but these designs show it's possible to add extensions, sleep nooks, and storage without sacrificing simplicity.
Vaulted ceilings, two outdoor spaces, and luxe finishes make this home a Southwestern gem.
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Perched on nearly six acres, the 1979 home has an angular roofline, 24-foot-tall ceilings, and massive glass sliders that open to the surrounding woods.