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The remote site is only accessible via a 4x4 vehicle, and doesn’t have mobile phone reception—which made construction challenging as any queries needed to be relayed to the architects using a satellite phone for emergencies or by driving to the nearest point with reception. “It was a real mission,” says architect Leon vad der Westhuizen. “We had to plan everything meticulously and the construction team relied heavily on our CAD data and the building information we shared.”

The unit features sliding walls, a hallmark of Ain's work.

The third bedroom doubles as a den.

Lauren's interest in art was shaped growing up in Miami surrounded by its vibrant scene, and is evident the moment you walk into the home.

On the left, a workspace turns into a sleeping space when the Murphy bed is engaged and the stairs can be easily hidden from sight.

The space is now filled with light, thanks to double height windows, allowing for plants and greenery to thrive.

The original wood ceilings had been damaged over the years. The architects replaced them with a similar material that respects the home's materiality and design intent.

The historic home was renovated in 2020 by HMH Architecture + Interiors.

The backyard features two fire pits, an outdoor shower, and a built-in barbecue.

Architect Raymond Levanas was active in Southern California in the 50s and 60s, notably designing Harry Kelso’s nearby Canyon Country Club Estates.

The recently renovated home has premium appliances, an outdoor shower, and dual-pane, floor-to-ceiling windows to make the most of the desert climate.