The guiding principle was to create a seamless environment between the home and the landscape - combining the true beauty of the desert with an extremely modern living environment including:
Andersen "Project Odyssey" projection glass on all south-facing windows
full communication and security wiring
full climate control HVAC system
hospital grade air filtration
ceiling mounted (drop down) multi-media glass for Television / Internet
kitchen features to include:
wood-fired oven
soil-less walk through vegetable and herb garden
Armed with modified designs originally created by a Turkish design firm, Philip Warbasse began seeking advice in 2003 on the structural integrity of his modifications as well as all interiors, landscape and architectural lighting for the home.
Normally characterized as "the architecture of extremes", the goal here was to further blend the home and the environment by creating many enhancements to the original design including 50 feet of movable glass panes on the mid-level that create an "outdoor effect" when open.
 | | The design of the Warbasse residence was inspired by the ironic beauty of the harsh desert landscape. The original architects created the residence, with its slopping roof and sharp angles, as a reflection of this pronounced reality. |
 | | The goal was to harmonize with the landscape and avoid detracting from the natural surroundings. The residence has a guest room on the first gradient, a living room and kitchen on the second gradient and bedrooms and bathrooms on the third. Sun light filters through the ramp roof, all the living spaces, and even the basement level. |
 | | The focus of this residence is the view to the outside. Movable wood shade screens are positioned on the outside for minor sun relief during summer months. There are, however, no curtains or blinds anywhere in the interior of the design. All Andersen "Project Odyssey" windows switch from clear to opaque on command to block outside light and provide privacy. |
 | | All natural materials such as Brazilian hardwoods, flag-stone and glass were required during the course of construction. |
 | | Design enhancements to the kitchen area reflect the perfect combination of modern design in a natural setting. |
Architectural Details
Formal name of building:
Warbasse Residence
Location:
Paradise Valley, Arizona
Gross square footage:
3,170 sq ft
Total construction cost:
$697,400
Owner:
Philip Warbasse
CAD system & software used:
Autodesk AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop
Structural system
Steel and concrete
Exterior cladding
Masonry:
Flag-stone and rocks from the land
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