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Collection by John Davis

SkyHouse Joshua Tree

SkyHouse is a signature architectural, wabi-sabi inspired hideaway perched on 8 private acres in the heart of Joshua Tree, with a luxury pool and hot tub and direct walking access to miles of national
park trails. A three bedroom, two bath expansive desert home that blend the landscape from
interior to exterior. The goal was to allow the surrounding desert to blend from outside to inside by incorporating large plate glass window sliding doors open on a both sides of the living room. The glass doors slide open revealing 25 feet of open space on each side. Clerestory windows bring in more light and sky–inspiring the name of the property: SkyHouse. The open air feel expands the living room seemingly out towards the 1,700 square foot of additional patio space, greatly expanding the home visually and framing the surrounding desert like a painting. The SkyHouse steel panel exterior is inspired by a stunning example of rusted steel facade at the City Library Bruges by Studio Farris Architects.The exterior mirrors were inspired by Doug Aitken’s art installation–a mirrored home located near Palm Springs titled ‘Mirage’.It’s a California ranch-style house covered entirely in mirrors and featured in the 2017 exhibit at the biannual Desert-X, a contemporary outdoor art exhibition. The high-desert is known for its extreme weather.

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A ten foot outdoor fire pit invites guests to relax in the cool evenings.
A ten foot outdoor fire pit invites guests to relax in the cool evenings.
Main bathroom with door to outdoor shower
Main bathroom with door to outdoor shower
Main bathroom - second view
Main bathroom - second view
2nd Bathroom
2nd Bathroom
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Master bedroom - second view
Master bedroom - second view
Each bedroom features its own unique mural with an accompanying quote referring to the sky. One mural reads: ‘Just meet me somewhere under the sky and be alive with me’. This quote perfectly captures the feeling of being at SkyHouse.
Each bedroom features its own unique mural with an accompanying quote referring to the sky. One mural reads: ‘Just meet me somewhere under the sky and be alive with me’. This quote perfectly captures the feeling of being at SkyHouse.
SkyHouse is curated with John’s personal artwork that he created specifically for the home.
SkyHouse is curated with John’s personal artwork that he created specifically for the home.
Sliding glass doors open on both sides of the house, opening up to over 1,700 sq feet of outdoor space and blending the outdoors with the interior.
Sliding glass doors open on both sides of the house, opening up to over 1,700 sq feet of outdoor space and blending the outdoors with the interior.
The design is based on what interior designer Vanessa Schrieber calls 'contemporary wabi-sabi'
The design is based on what interior designer Vanessa Schrieber calls 'contemporary wabi-sabi'
An expansive living space opens up to the outdoors and wilderness of Joshua Tree.
An expansive living space opens up to the outdoors and wilderness of Joshua Tree.
Hand painted living room mural, natural plaster bathrooms, rusted steel paneling, concrete floors, and natural textiles give SkyHouse a warmth in a contemporary setting.
Hand painted living room mural, natural plaster bathrooms, rusted steel paneling, concrete floors, and natural textiles give SkyHouse a warmth in a contemporary setting.
Main living and kitchen
Main living and kitchen
SkyHouse is set on the edge of a 605-acre conservation area adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park. Views of the surrounding mountains and milky way at night.
SkyHouse is set on the edge of a 605-acre conservation area adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park. Views of the surrounding mountains and milky way at night.
The east-facing plate glass windows open up to an expansive view of the surrounding desert and framed by cantilevered steps up to a stunning pool and deck.
The east-facing plate glass windows open up to an expansive view of the surrounding desert and framed by cantilevered steps up to a stunning pool and deck.
The house is nestled into the foothills, surrounded by wilderness but only 5 minutes from 'downtown' Joshua Tree.
The house is nestled into the foothills, surrounded by wilderness but only 5 minutes from 'downtown' Joshua Tree.
The house is covered in rusted steel panels with a mirrored wall facing south.
The house is covered in rusted steel panels with a mirrored wall facing south.
The home is situated on 8 private acres of desert adjacent to an expansive wilderness preserve.
The home is situated on 8 private acres of desert adjacent to an expansive wilderness preserve.

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