Nordic Modern

Sitting in Yucca Mesa, the trip to Joshua Tree is just 15 minutes.

"We wanted the house to be warm, transporting, and monastic,

The tiered brick fireplace is original to the home.

The renovated ’50s home has Japandi interiors, an original brick fireplace, a pool, and prime access to the high desert landscape.

The organic placement of the windows echoes the knots on the trunks of the surrounding trees.

The views look like framed works of art.

Built-in cabinetry allows for anything and everything to be tucked away out of sight to maintain the home's sleek minimalism.

Architect Ravi Handa camped out on the site before ground broke to find the sweet spot... and the best views.

The visual simplicity and raw beauty of the space takes inspiration from a surprising source: the Wes Anderson movie Isle of Dogs. “Ravi sent me a screenshot and I just said, ‘I’m on board,’” says Emilie.