Program: A 7,500-square-foot residence situated on one acre of desert land.
Design concept and solution: Two one-story volumes define the entry courtyard of this white cast in place concrete residence, and provide a base for the white plaster level above. The second story houses the main living, dining, and kitchen spaces; the bedrooms are on the ground level. This reversal of the typical living plan provides for optimal views from the living area, while connecting the bedrooms with the desert surroundings via sliding glass doors that lead to an outdoor terrace. The partially sunken lower level keeps the bedrooms cool and shaded.
PeopleArchitect: Marwan Al-Sayed Architects, LTD. Personnel in architect's firm who should receive special credit: Project architect: Joby Dutton Engineer(s): Structural: Brickey Design Associates Mechanical: Otterbein Engineering Electrical: Associated Engineering Energy Consultant: Vidar Lerum Consultant(s): Landscape: Ten Eyck LANDSCAPE – Phoenix, Arizona General contractor: The Construction Zone, Ltd. Photographer(s): Bill Timmermann Client: Private Date completed: June 2007 Gross square footage: 7,500 sq. ft. Site size: One acre |
ProductsStructural system: Core-Slab concrete decks, custom cast in place white concrete walls, Roof TJI’s Exterior cladding: custom cast in place white concrete + western one coat stucco Metal/glass curtainwall: Custom steel angle window profiles built by The Construction Zone Aluminum and insulated glass operable louvers by Glass-Bau Hahn out of Germany. Concrete: Cast in place foundation and perimeter stem walls; integral color white concrete exterior walls. Roofing: Other: Spray Foam Polyurethane with elastomeric top coat and with gravel ballast Windows: Glass bau Hahn (Germany) operable ventilation louvers + custom painted steel angle profiles by the Construction Zone. Wood: Interior (ebonized walnut) Steel: Custom painted door cladding and window profiles by The Construction Zone. Glazing: Glass: insulated low-e Doors: Entrances: custom steel frame and painted steel cladding with custom colored glass lightwork. Metal doors: custom steel painted by the Construction Zone. Wood doors: Custom Interior walnut stained by the Construction Zone Sliding doors: Fleetwood Aluminum Sliding Exterior Doors Custom Interior Walnut Sliding Doors stained by the Construction Zone Hardware: Closers: Rixson floor closers Pulls: custom cabinet pulls by Marwan Al-Sayed Architects Door Levers: ‘Gira’ lever by Colombo Interior finishes: Cabinetwork and custom woodwork: custom by Marwan Al-Sayed Architects built by The Construction Zone Paints and stains: Dunn Edwards Floor and wall tile: custom terrazzo at living room; white concrete at ground floor rooms |
