在Echo Canyon这块独特的楔形地块上，这栋3900平方英尺的房子由不同的几何体量和角度组成，并由弧形元素加以柔化。这种构成捕捉到了宁静的花园景色和骆驼山的壮丽背景，并将其充分展现出来。
On this unique wedge-shaped lot in Echo Canyon, this 3,900 square foot house is composed of varying geometric volumes and angles that are softened by curved elements. Together, this composition captures serene garden views with the magnificent backdrop of Camelback Mountain in full detail.
这座房子是对不透明性和透明度分层的研究。首先，一个弯曲的块状墙穿插着喷砂玻璃板和大门，掩盖了一个古朴的庭院，里面种满了丝兰、龙舌兰和一棵铁树，沿着走道通往房子，过滤了斑驳的光线。
This house is a study in layering opacity and transparency. First, a curving block wall interspersed with sandblasted glass panels and gate conceals a quaint courtyard full of yuccas, agaves, and an ironwood tree that filters dappled light along the walkway up to the house.
一进门，门厅和大厅里充满艺术气息的墙壁通向一个开放的大房间，整个外墙由14英尺高的玻璃组成，可以捕捉到惊人的山脉景色。一个狭窄的线性天窗擦过大房间的另一侧，提供了充足的自然光，而屋顶结构穿透后形成了一系列的阴影。道格拉斯枞木的天花板从室内延伸出来，统一了空间，只被一些线性槽打断，这些槽中放置了房间的照明和机械装置。
Once inside, the art-filled walls of the foyer and halls lead to an open great room with an entire facade composed of 14-foot-tall glazing that captures a phenomenal view of the mountains. A narrow linear skylight grazes another side of the great room to offer ample natural daylight while a sequence of shadows is established by the roof structure piercing through. The Douglas fir ceiling extends from the interior out to unify the spaces and is interrupted by only a few linear slots which house the room’s lighting and mechanical fixtures.
在有顶的露台上方，围绕着微积分允许太阳黑子滑过天井和院子的表面，天井和院子可以容纳各种地方供朋友和家人聚会，并惊叹于朝向祈福寺的壮观景色。除此之外，一个供孙子和狗玩耍的院子被自然的沙漠色调和铁锈色的墙所衬托。喷砂玻璃板再次出现在街区的墙壁上，这些墙壁界定了后院，并挡住了街道和客人停车区。
Above the covered terrace, around the oculus allows for a sunspot to glide across the surface of the patio and yard which accommodate various places for friends and family to gather and marvel at the spectacular view towards the Praying Monk. Beyond, a yard for grandchildren and dogs to play in is backdropped by a natural desert palette and a rust-colored wall. Sandblasted glass panels make another appearance in the block walls which define the backyard and screen the street and guest parking areas.
傍晚时分，一个线性火坑温暖了后院，天井和草坪通过滑动的玻璃门成为生活空间的延伸。贯穿整个房子，不透明和透明的游戏加强了与自然和山脉的关系，同时提炼出一种禅意的品质。
In the evening, a linear fire pit warms the backyard, where patios and lawns serve as extensions of the living space through sliding glass doors. Flowing through the house, the play of opacity and transparency heightens the relationship to nature and the mountains while distilling a zen-like quality.
Architects: Kendle Design Collaborative
Area : 3900 ft²
Photographs :Kevin Brost
Manufacturers : Lutron, Western Window Systems, Wolf/Subzero
Landscape Architect : Steve Martino & Associates
General Contractor : Gm Hunt Builders & Remodelers
City : Phoenix
Country : United States