
Merge with the rocks: the stone house of the Desert House
This extraordinary stone house in the NationalLocated in Joshua Tree Park, California, USA, the Desert House is a bold example of creative modern architecture at its best. Designed by architect Ken Kellogg as part of the Organic Modern Estate concept, work on this rock-cut architecture began in 1988. Although the exterior work was completed in 1993, interior designer John Vugrin spent several more years furnishing the interior and furnishing the residence in a style that closely matches the exterior of the home and the surrounding environment. The result is a stunning home made of cement, stone, steel, glass and copper that blends harmoniously with the natural landscape of the rock desert of the National Park.The strength of a hard and durable stone shellThe mansion's features are borrowed from the surrounding rocks. The interior is a warm, cozy space with smooth, flowing lines that carefully surround its inhabitants. Sunlight penetrates through many slits-holes that separate the stone panels of the roof and walls. According to the architect, the design emphasizes the masculine and feminine forms that are a hallmark of organic architecture. The total area of the house is 431 square meters. In addition to the living room, kitchen and utility rooms, the residence has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. And if you have $3,000,000, then the stone house is just up for sale.
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