Refugio
A foothills residence shaped by desert views and outdoor rooms
A veil of native vegetation softens the street edge and lends privacy to the residence. Reclaimed Foothills Palo Verde trees establish a sense of scale and arrival, their sculptural branching patterns echoing the forms of the mountain beyond.
At the heart of the home, a courtyard serves as an outdoor living room. Defined by stone walls, the space is anchored by a reclaimed Ironwood tree, sculptural fireplace, and weeping boulder water feature. Shade, sound, and texture come together to create a quiet refuge within the landscape.
Beyond, the rear garden opens toward Camelback Mountain. Free of perimeter walls, the landscape preserves long views while covered dining spaces, an outdoor kitchen, and fire pit create destinations for gathering beneath the desert sky.
A Sonoran Desert plant palette ties the property together. Layered and authentic to place, the landscape balances intimacy and openness, creating a home that feels rooted in its setting.
Architect
Biegner-Murff Architects
Builder
Nance Construction
Interior Designer
Wiseman and Gale Interiors
Photographer
Jason Roehner Photographs