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Desert, Large Pools, Tubs, Shower, Concrete Pools, Tubs, Shower, Pavers Patio, Porch, Deck, Walkways, Decomposed Granite Patio, Porch, Deck, Back Yard, Large Patio, Porch, Deck, Exterior, House Building Type, and Metal Siding Material After months of arduous design and construction, Marmol and Becket are thrilled to escape Los Angeles for their idyllic desert retreat. Photo 3 of 7 in These 7 Homes in the Southwest Show How to Design For the Desert from Desert Utopia

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This sleek prefabricated home by Marmol Radziner is located atop a sparse hill in Desert Hot Springs, near Palm Springs, California. Despite the area's seasonal harsh winds, the architects created a south wing with a master bedroom and a guest room and studio in a separate wing at the north end of the site. They're separated by covered concrete decks around a swimming pool in order to create an outdoor area that's protected from the harsh sun. High ceilings also encourage natural ventilation, while large expanses of glass are shaded by deep overhangs.

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