# Modern Desert Architecture Projects Toll Brothers Debuts an Amenity Center & Cottages in Arizona By Kalin Ned | Published 2024-07-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-desert-architecture References: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2024/07/24/2918315/1924/en/Toll-Brothers-Opens-Mountain-House-Lodge-and-Overnight-Cottages-in-its-Award-winning-Sereno-Canyon-Community-in-Scottsdale-Arizona.html) Toll Brothers, a premier builder of luxury homes, embraces modern desert architecture with the debut of the [Mountain House Lodge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyview-house) amenity center and Overnight Cottages at its Sereno Canyon community in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Mountain House Lodge features a range of amenities including a bar, restaurant, spa, fitness center, pools, and event spaces. The new Cottages, ranging from 770 to 1,520 square feet, offer fully furnished accommodations with contemporary interiors. Sereno Canyon is a master-planned community of 407 single-family homes. It offers residences with striking modern desert architecture and luxury features. Home prices start at $1.1 million, with designs up to 5,006+ square feet and panoramic mountain views. The community has received accolades, including the [Sunburst](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-by-gibson-acoustic) home design's Home of the Year Grand Award. Image Credit: Toll Brothers ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 26% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modern Desert Living:** Architectural emphasis on integrating contemporary design with arid landscapes is gaining traction in upscale residential developments. - **Luxury Community Amenities:** Increasing demand for high-end community amenities like spas, fitness centers, and event spaces highlights the trend towards resort-style living. - **Scenic Property Development:** Homes with panoramic views and striking natural settings are becoming a key selling point in luxury real estate markets. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Real Estate:** The integration of modern desert architecture into high-end homes reflects a shift towards unique and regionally inspired luxury properties. - **Residential Development:** Master-planned communities featuring comprehensive amenities indicate a growing preference for all-inclusive residential living environments. - **Hospitality:** Fully furnished cottages within residential areas cater to the trend of offering extended hospitality services within living communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculpted Desert Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-fairway-residence.md) - [Landscape-Overlooking Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telescope-house.md) - [Desert-Nestled Home Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-desert-home.md) - [Desert Landscape Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juniper-hill-home.md) - [Tinted Serene Desert Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-azzurra.md) - [Modern Mountainous Luxury Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-chisholm-architects.md) - [Earthy Off-Grid Textural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folly-mojave.md) - [Desert Villa Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amangiri.md) - [Private Lifestyle Minimal Bungalows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwestern-residence.md)