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The house is entered through a Visteon steel door by Neoporte, who also provided the solid core birch interior doors.

“The interior of the residence introduces finish selections that express visual contrast, human scale, and refined materials,” says the listing agent.

The front porch and entry features two pots from Jackson Pottery planted with cactus.

A cactus garden planted in between the glazed wall in front of the stair and the brise-soleil connects the home to the landscape.

The Poul Henningsen pendant lights the stairwell. A cactus garden runs the length of the front yard and extends into the house.

A window in the office purposefully frames a large cactus, inviting the Sonoran desert landscape into the home.

cactus garden

"To dress the concrete up a bit, we did a burnished face to expose the aggregate—you get a really nice detail when you see them up close," says designer Robert Sweet. "To add some texture, we randomly rotated the blocks to use their cavities as planters." The row of cacti, aptly called "fence-post cacti," acts as a privacy wall between the entrance and courtyard.

The Pemberton Residence in Austin, Texas, was designed by local firm Alterstudio with inspiration from California modernist design.

In the trendy neighborhood of Dublin 8, Studio And upgrades a 1920s pebble dash house for a creative couple on a tight budget.

Fireclay Tile’s “Hexite” pattern covers the floor in the primary bathroom.

The kitchen's custom white oak built-ins echo the warmth and intentionality of the home's other living areas.

The all-electric kitchen features oak cabinetry and a marble countertop.

A dramatic white oak panel wall reaches up to the new vaulted ceilings. There’s a concealed pantry to the right of the refrigerator.

The one-time guest bedroom on the parlor level is now the kitchen, where one of the draws is the island, raised on a brushed stainless steel frame and legs.

The kitchen features its original built-in clock; a Michael Graves Alessi kettle stands on the range.