Situated high on a ridge, the Redondo house offers 360-degree views towards the Rio Grand and mountains towards the east and west.

Redondo gate is inspired by the Jemez Mountain Range delineating the western horizon beyond. The weathered steel projects strength without undue mass.

Taking its cue from the traditional southwest round house, the circular floor plan incorporates public (kitchen /dinning) and private (bedrooms/study) spaces, embraces the sunken living room in concentric bands. 

The interior is a contemporary interpretation of traditional materials, rough timber posts, hand plastered walls and exposed wood ceilings juxtaposed with contemporary materials and large sliding glass doors onto extensive patios.

The hallway encircles the sunken living room adding visual drama when moving throughout the house.

The various levels in the house speak to the ritual of procession, arrival and entry.

This horse barn and stable got a second lease on life as a sixty-seat recital space, library and guest suite. Acoustically it proved to be so successful that it is also used as a recording studio. 

The challenge was to create a performance environment suitable for two harpsichords, accompanying instruments and voice. When not set up for concerts it functions as a reception and living room.

The panoramic views are an important feature of the space.

The curve of the outside wall is tuned to optimize the acoustics.

A circular patio echos the curve of the exterior wall.

The the objective was to remain true to the vision of an anthropologist and archeologist steeped in the history of the Southwest and meet their functional needs.

The solution is a classic Northern New Mexico style house with a modern touch; built of adobe bricks and expressing a warm interior of plaster and wood. 

The master suite, nestled into the hillside creates two courtyard spaces- one terrace for dining, and the other for quiet relaxation.

The open loft plan and sun room are a counter point to the traditional kitchen and living/dinning spaces.

The central staircase anchors the layout of the house.

The challenge was to provide views of the Sangre de Christo Mountains to the north in spite of the south sloping wooded site. The owners also requested that a country cabin look and feel be maintained.

Placing the covered porch on the south elevation also mitigates the large volume. The “T” shaped plan creates secluded indoor/ outdoor living to the south and west.

The two story gallery living and loft space provides for the view. To preserve the cabin feel, it is situated down slope of the original bedroom wing to minimize the impact of its height.

The gabled loft overlooks the bright sunlit entryway.

To create a livable functional house responsive to its setting, the potential of this very basic shell of a structure strung along a dramatic ridge with expansive views, had to be realized.

By reconfiguring the utilitarian spine, adding living spaces with porches at each end, the new house is anchored to the immediate landscape and the eye to the views beyond.

The simple contemporary geometric design of the entry gate reflects traditional motifs.

A hand-crafted entry door highlighted by punctured openings in a lightening bolt pattern.

Elements are the core vocabulary of architectural language. They add depth and shape to our perception of space and form, enriching the experience of the whole, of which they are a part.

A weathered metal gate with fire dragon and lightening motifs, evoke the Southwestern landscape.

Skylight, columns, and stairs combined for dramatic effect.

 The softly molded form of this fireplace integrates a spirit window,a "nicho" with a contemporary exposed steel lintel.

A hallway, a corner, a shelf - three elements combined for dramatic yet functional result.

This media center s a contemporary take on the design elements of a traditional New Mexico cabinet including pierced door panels to allow for ventilation.

Fireplace screen and wood box below forms simple geomeric composition.