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Los Angeles–based writer Leslie Longworth knew she’d found the perfect retreat when she spotted a five-acre lot in Pioneertown. Immersed in the rugged beauty of Joshua Tree with a dirt road for access, it was an ideal creative space. Seeking a low-impact build, she hired prefab company Cover to draft, construct, and install a custom home. The prefab came complete with fixtures, finishes, Wolf Sub-Zero appliances, and a state-of-the-art radiant heating and cooling system. In order to design around endangered Joshua trees, boulders, and the view, Cover used a combination of 3D mapping via drone imagery and handheld photos.
Los Angeles–based writer Leslie Longworth knew she’d found the perfect retreat when she spotted a five-acre lot in Pioneertown. Immersed in the rugged beauty of Joshua Tree with a dirt road for access, it was an ideal creative space. Seeking a low-impact build, she hired prefab company Cover to draft, construct, and install a custom home. The prefab came complete with fixtures, finishes, Wolf Sub-Zero appliances, and a state-of-the-art radiant heating and cooling system. In order to design around endangered Joshua trees, boulders, and the view, Cover used a combination of 3D mapping via drone imagery and handheld photos.
Tech entrepreneur Sam Friedman found himself drawn to the desert after selling his app, ParkMe. He invested in a 112-acre property with an abandoned 1,600-square-foot geodesic dome, and then set to work transforming the structure into an off-grid retreat. He helmed the entire overhaul—from pulling permits and drawing up plans to developing the solar and gray water systems. He gutted and remodeled the structure with the assistance of day help and friends, while living in an on-site Airstream.
Tech entrepreneur Sam Friedman found himself drawn to the desert after selling his app, ParkMe. He invested in a 112-acre property with an abandoned 1,600-square-foot geodesic dome, and then set to work transforming the structure into an off-grid retreat. He helmed the entire overhaul—from pulling permits and drawing up plans to developing the solar and gray water systems. He gutted and remodeled the structure with the assistance of day help and friends, while living in an on-site Airstream.
This refurbished home set on 2.5 acres embraces the tranquility of the desert. The home offers an array of lounge areas as well as a hot tub and fireplace to take in the stars. Every room in the house offers desert views, and sliding glass doors connect the living areas to the expansive deck.
This refurbished home set on 2.5 acres embraces the tranquility of the desert. The home offers an array of lounge areas as well as a hot tub and fireplace to take in the stars. Every room in the house offers desert views, and sliding glass doors connect the living areas to the expansive deck.
Upon purchasing a 10-acre plot surrounded by a cluster of boulders, a couple wrote a handwritten letter to architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg, which resulted in the 5,000-square-foot High Desert House on the edge of Joshua Tree National Park. Kellog spent five years designing a home that would settle into the landscape, “crouching on the rocks, maybe like an animal asleep.” The house features 26 freestanding concrete columns reminiscent of rib bones, and a glass ceiling that fills the home with daylight and views of the stars at night.
Upon purchasing a 10-acre plot surrounded by a cluster of boulders, a couple wrote a handwritten letter to architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg, which resulted in the 5,000-square-foot High Desert House on the edge of Joshua Tree National Park. Kellog spent five years designing a home that would settle into the landscape, “crouching on the rocks, maybe like an animal asleep.” The house features 26 freestanding concrete columns reminiscent of rib bones, and a glass ceiling that fills the home with daylight and views of the stars at night.
Naturally rusted steel sheathes the cabins that Malek Alqadi built on a 1954 homestead outside Joshua Tree National Park. "I loved the idea of stitching the existing structure back together, reinforcing it, and giving it life again without compromising the beautiful setting it’s in," he says.
Naturally rusted steel sheathes the cabins that Malek Alqadi built on a 1954 homestead outside Joshua Tree National Park. "I loved the idea of stitching the existing structure back together, reinforcing it, and giving it life again without compromising the beautiful setting it’s in," he says.
Over the course of 10 months, Louis Litrenta and Natalie Saunders built this Georgia O’Keefe–inspired vacation home, which is filled with items from their travels and elements inspired by the local landscape. The interiors have a simple material palette of plaster, microcement, and wood—which keeps the focus on the desert views. A small, open floor plan makes efficient use of space, and the bedrooms are located on either side of the residence to provide privacy.
Over the course of 10 months, Louis Litrenta and Natalie Saunders built this Georgia O’Keefe–inspired vacation home, which is filled with items from their travels and elements inspired by the local landscape. The interiors have a simple material palette of plaster, microcement, and wood—which keeps the focus on the desert views. A small, open floor plan makes efficient use of space, and the bedrooms are located on either side of the residence to provide privacy.
Nestled on a sweeping 45-acre lot, this dome-shaped cabin was designed by multidisciplinary architect Fritz Haeg. The residence itself is just 721 square feet, but the one-bedroom, one-bath home is big on style. A tall, barrel-like ceiling adds a sense of whimsy, while sliding glass doors bring in a sense of the outdoors.
Nestled on a sweeping 45-acre lot, this dome-shaped cabin was designed by multidisciplinary architect Fritz Haeg. The residence itself is just 721 square feet, but the one-bedroom, one-bath home is big on style. A tall, barrel-like ceiling adds a sense of whimsy, while sliding glass doors bring in a sense of the outdoors.
Dining area furniture by PostWar Modern
Dining area furniture by PostWar Modern
#photography #joshuatree #landscape Photo courtesy of Clifford Nies
#photography #joshuatree #landscape Photo courtesy of Clifford Nies
#photography #joshuatree #landscape Photo courtesy of Clifford Nies
#photography #joshuatree #landscape Photo courtesy of Clifford Nies
The main deck, which curves along the front of the house, at dusk. Credit Photograph by Anthony Cotsifas. Produced by Michael Reynolds Originally from NYTimes article "Rock Legend" http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/14/t-magazine/joshua-tree-house-kendrick-bangs-kellogg.html# #joshuatree #desert #california #kendrickbangskellogg
The main deck, which curves along the front of the house, at dusk. Credit Photograph by Anthony Cotsifas. Produced by Michael Reynolds Originally from NYTimes article "Rock Legend" www.nytimes.com/201... #joshuatree #desert #california #kendrickbangskellogg
A view of Joshua Tree National Park from the main deck. Credit Photograph by Anthony Cotsifas. Produced by Michael Reynolds Originally from NYTimes article "Rock Legend" http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/14/t-magazine/joshua-tree-house-kendrick-bangs-kellogg.html# #joshuatree #desert #california #kendrickbangskellogg
A view of Joshua Tree National Park from the main deck. Credit Photograph by Anthony Cotsifas. Produced by Michael Reynolds Originally from NYTimes article "Rock Legend" www.nytimes.com/201... #joshuatree #desert #california #kendrickbangskellogg
The kitchen, with custom-carved marble countertops, steel cabinets and a sculptural rock ventilation stack. Credit Photograph by Anthony Cotsifas. Produced by Michael Reynolds Originally from NYTimes article "Rock Legend" http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/14/t-magazine/joshua-tree-house-kendrick-bangs-kellogg.html# #joshuatree #desert #california #kendrickbangskellogg
The kitchen, with custom-carved marble countertops, steel cabinets and a sculptural rock ventilation stack. Credit Photograph by Anthony Cotsifas. Produced by Michael Reynolds Originally from NYTimes article "Rock Legend" www.nytimes.com/201... #joshuatree #desert #california #kendrickbangskellogg
As seen from behind, the concrete “wings” of the Kendrick Bangs Kellogg-designed organic modern house, embedded in a five-story mound of rounded boulders on the edge of Joshua Tree National Park in the California desert. Credit Photograph by Anthony Cotsifas. Produced by Michael Reynolds Originally from NYTimes article "Rock Legend" http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/14/t-magazine/joshua-tree-house-kendrick-bangs-kellogg.html# #joshuatree #desert #california #kendrickbangskellogg
As seen from behind, the concrete “wings” of the Kendrick Bangs Kellogg-designed organic modern house, embedded in a five-story mound of rounded boulders on the edge of Joshua Tree National Park in the California desert. Credit Photograph by Anthony Cotsifas. Produced by Michael Reynolds Originally from NYTimes article "Rock Legend" www.nytimes.com/201... #joshuatree #desert #california #kendrickbangskellogg
From left: stone stairs leading from the downstairs guest bedroom to the main living area, flanked by a concrete pedestal with hand-cut opaque glass panels. The structure supports a loftlike master bedroom; the sunken living room, with a built-in distressed leather sofa, a brass cabinet and a custom glass and Rosa Verona marble coffee table topped with pottery made by local artisans. Credit Photograph by Anthony Cotsifas. Produced by Michael Reynolds Originally from NYTimes article "Rock Legend" http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/14/t-magazine/joshua-tree-house-kendrick-bangs-kellogg.html# #joshuatree #desert #california #kendrickbangskellogg
From left: stone stairs leading from the downstairs guest bedroom to the main living area, flanked by a concrete pedestal with hand-cut opaque glass panels. The structure supports a loftlike master bedroom; the sunken living room, with a built-in distressed leather sofa, a brass cabinet and a custom glass and Rosa Verona marble coffee table topped with pottery made by local artisans. Credit Photograph by Anthony Cotsifas. Produced by Michael Reynolds Originally from NYTimes article "Rock Legend" www.nytimes.com/201... #joshuatree #desert #california #kendrickbangskellogg