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Klopf Architecture's modest 72-square-foot addition at the front of the home blends in with the original structure while giving the owners a greater sense of openness in the master and hall bathrooms. Inside, the re-imagined great room now features dining space.
Klopf Architecture's modest 72-square-foot addition at the front of the home blends in with the original structure while giving the owners a greater sense of openness in the master and hall bathrooms. Inside, the re-imagined great room now features dining space.
Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects' created both public and private outdoor spaces in Chechaquo Cabin. A second-floor rear deck is propped up on the graded slope to host a secluded spot for a hot tub.
Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects' created both public and private outdoor spaces in Chechaquo Cabin. A second-floor rear deck is propped up on the graded slope to host a secluded spot for a hot tub.
The fence in front of the house creates an L-shaped courtyard. The entrance is tucked behind the private gate.
The fence in front of the house creates an L-shaped courtyard. The entrance is tucked behind the private gate.
The home's exterior has a fresh coat of paint, a new modern fence, and beautiful landscaping.
The home's exterior has a fresh coat of paint, a new modern fence, and beautiful landscaping.
The home glows from within at dusk.
The home glows from within at dusk.
After: Elevated landscaping allows the lush greenery of the outdoors to take center stage.
After: Elevated landscaping allows the lush greenery of the outdoors to take center stage.
Before: The porch of Art Collector's Retreat, as the home is called, was in disarray and devoid of greenery.
Before: The porch of Art Collector's Retreat, as the home is called, was in disarray and devoid of greenery.
The contemporary home is a beautiful take on desert modernism.
The contemporary home is a beautiful take on desert modernism.
A peek of the Axiom Desert House from the exterior, with the beautiful San Jacinto mountain range in the distance.
A peek of the Axiom Desert House from the exterior, with the beautiful San Jacinto mountain range in the distance.
Fresh, bright, and cheery, the updated architecturally significant residence complements the couple’s modern lifestyle.
Fresh, bright, and cheery, the updated architecturally significant residence complements the couple’s modern lifestyle.
A custom Cor-Ten steel pivot door leads into the lakefront home
A custom Cor-Ten steel pivot door leads into the lakefront home
The classic post-and-beam construction is highlighted on the exterior.
The classic post-and-beam construction is highlighted on the exterior.
Front facade
Front facade