High Desert House

Location: Kennewick, Washington

Scope of Work: Planning, Architecture, Interior design, Rendering & Material Procurement through HDG Interiors Program.

Description: Perched into the hillside of this high desert landscape, High Desert House integrates itself into the surrounding topography while capitalizing on sweeping views of Kennewick Washington abundant farmland. Designed as cast-in-place concrete, the shell and its interiors are softened by the concretes board-formed texture. Privacy comes in the form of choreographed placement of windows and site lines. Windows face north and are shielded by the surrounding topography giving this home ultimate privacy without the need for window coverings. A cantilevered patio further elevates the experience of being perched high up on the high desert as well as extending your views.

High Desert House

Use: Single Family Residence

Location: Kennewick, Washington

Scope of Work: Planning, Architecture, Interior design, Rendering & Material Procurement through HDG Interiors Program.

Description: Perched into the hillside of this high desert landscape, High Desert House integrates itself into the surrounding topography while capitalizing on sweeping views of Kennewick Washington abundant farmland. Designed as cast-in-place concrete, the shell and its interiors are softened by the concretes board-formed texture. Privacy comes in the form of choreographed placement of windows and site lines. Windows face north and are shielded by the surrounding topography giving this home ultimate privacy without the need for window coverings. A cantilevered patio further elevates the experience of being perched high up on the high desert as well as extending your views.

High Desert House: Rendering of a long low house in open terrain at sunset.
High Desert House: Rendering of a courtyard entrance framed by low house wings.
High Desert House: Rendering of a living room with a fireplace and large portrait artwork.
High Desert House: Rendering of an open living and dining space beside full-height glazing.
High Desert House: Rendering of a kitchen with a broad landscape-facing window.
High Desert House: Rendering of a freestanding bathtub beside broad windows overlooking the landscape.
High Desert House: Rendering of a bedroom with a tall window facing open terrain.
High Desert House: Rendering of a covered terrace beside a glazed house facade.
High Desert House: Rendering of an illuminated low house at dusk.