Summit House
A desert sanctuary above the Mojave
Warm interiors open onto courtyards, gardens, and terraces, creating a sequence of spaces for gathering and retreat. A wild, private garden weaves through the property, allowing native and desert-adapted planting to thrive as an extension of the surrounding landscape.
Movement through the garden is carefully choreographed. Intimate spaces offer moments of pause, while framed openings reveal the valley, mountains, and city beyond. Each transition shifts the relationship between shelter and horizon.
Stone, earthen materials, and layered planting establish a palette drawn from the Nevada landscape. Warm textures and restrained forms give the garden a timeless quality, creating both sanctuary and vantage point while allowing the surrounding desert to remain the dominant presence.
Architect
Skyterra
Visualization Studio
Render Wave