Image from: p239, Architecture Now! HOUSES 2, by Philip Jodidio
Rick Joy - Ventana Canyon House, Tucson, Arizona USA
This large vacation home overlooking the Tucson Valley is (in my opinion) a beautiful piece of architecture. This is mainly due to the use of raw materials and how the building is perfectly suited to the sparse desert environment. The use of rusted steel cladding around the building is an innovative way in which to create a natural texture and complementary colour to its surroundings. Using raw materials of concrete, glass and steel, which are weathered and contain beautiful textures, creates character and plays upon the natural textures of the cliffs and rock faces of the Catalina Mountains. The geometry of the design uses straight lines and right angles, which enhances the facade of the house which has a subtle slant.
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