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After being buried under layers of haphazard renovations, a 1959 Seattle ranch finally reaches its maximum potential.

MidCentury Modern Summer Home in Gibson Island, MD

Desert Canopy House Plan

In Palm Springs, Sander Architects created an energy-efficient hybrid prefab home that’s designed to stay naturally cool in the desert heat, which often climbs to triple digits in the summer.

Organized around a central courtyard, the home’s three modules are oriented to maximize views of downtown Marfa; 20-foot-deep piers drilled below each concrete footing root the structure to the site and help stabilize it against West Texas winds, which can reach 120 miles per hour.

Using the same materials inside and out: Cedar T&G siding, buff sandstone and bronze accents the line between inside/outside is blurred.

Windows at the desk level are integrated into the cabinets and provide views of the golf course.

Artistically composed cabinets, shelving, TV, and fireplace create a focal point adjacent to the views of the golf course.

In response to the demand to live harmoniously with nature and community, the Courtyard House is conceived as a canopy structure: a single volume framed between a cantilevered concrete slab below and a roof “umbrella” above.

Surrounded by forest and accessed via a fairy-tale bridge, the resilient forever home showcases the strength of cross-laminated timber.

New wood siding was stained a semi-transparent arbor coat of Benjamin Moore Alexandria Beige. All the metal trim was painted to match the window and door system for an integrated feel.

New sliding glass doors provide a seamless connection to exterior living areas.