Jan McFarland Cox, an artist and designer in her own right, enlisted architect Tom Kundig to help her design a house in southern Idaho’s high desert. It took nearly a decade and a million dollars for the project to be brought to completion.
Despite delays, McFarland Cox persevered. The end-result is a sculptural cube brought to life by the landscape that surrounds it. The warm comfort of the home juxtaposes a setting of environmental extremes and required many hard-to-find items to complete it.
The natural and recycled materials conspire with an open floor plan to make the home a sanctuary in which to contemplate the world.
High Desert Dream Homes
Million Dollar Architecture in Priceless Idaho Surroundings
Trend Themes
1. High-end Residential Architecture - There is a growing demand for high-end, customized residential architecture with unique designs and high quality materials.
2. Sustainable Architecture - The trend towards using natural and recycled materials and implementing green energy sources is rapidly growing in residential architecture.
3. Remotely Accessed Design Services - As remote work and social distancing continue, there is an emerging trend for designers and architects to offer remote design services for their clients.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - As the demand for customized, high-end and sustainable residential properties is increasing, architects and designers have the opportunity to provide more innovative and creative solutions.
2. Construction Materials - As natural and recycled materials continue to gain popularity in high-end residential architecture, there is an opportunity for construction material providers to innovate and offer more environmentally friendly and sustainable options.
3. Online Design Platforms - As remote work and social distancing continue, there is an emerging demand for online design platforms that provide a virtual experience for architects, designers and clients to collaborate and share ideas.