Modern Homes Designed Around People, Place and the Arizona Desert

For architect Eric Spry, every home begins with two things: the client and the land. Rather than imposing a predetermined idea, the design process begins by understanding how clients live, what they value, and what makes their property unique.

Arizona's desert then becomes part of the architecture—views, topography, existing vegetation, solar orientation and the changing quality of desert light influence the form of each home.

The architecture takes shape through a series of decisions—how a roof extends beyond a glass wall, how a home meets a hillside, how materials come together, and how spaces connect. Each decision contributes to the experience of living in the home.