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Designed with picturesque views of the surrounding desert landscape and with the elevated touch of soaring ceilings and natural materials, PHX Architecture curated the perfect Paradise Valley desert oasis. Thoughtfully named Suit & Tie, the estate was designed to reflect the moodiness and sophistication of a men’s sport coat, which is encapsulated in the deep wood tones and textured stone found throughout the tranquil home.
Drawing further inspiration from some of the most ICONIC desert resorts, the home is uniquely positioned on the lot backwards to provide optimal sweeping desert views from every corner of the property. The expansive windows throughout the home further meld the beautiful desert of Paradise Valley with the signature designs of PHX Architecture.
“We like to blend the indoors and the outdoors, and this is a really amazing lot to do that. We really wanted to capture all of the exciting desert landscape and I feel like there’s no boundary between what’s inside and outside,” Erik B. Peterson, President of PHX Architecture, explains.
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One of the key components to creating this seamless flow between the serenity of nature and the structure of architecture, is maintaining an open concept within the home. To avoid designing a home that lacks defined spaces or warmth, which is a common critique of open floor plans, Peterson and PHX Architecture emphasized giving each space its own unique character.
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In the main dining area, PHX Architecture created a drop ceiling complete with dark-toned wood beams. When paired with the elevated interior design of Kozi Design, it created an open space that feels both welcoming and defineable.
“It’s quite open, but yet it has a comforting space to it,” Peterson says. “We wanted it to be a little bit sophisticated and have those deep wood tones, patterns and great materials.”
PHX Architecture has curated a defineable style of seamlessly incorporating elements of the natural Arizona desert with elevated architectural design. In this picturesque estate, the stone incorporated into all corners of the home meticulously creates a style that reflects the outdoors, inside. One of the most outstanding uses of this warm stone is in the powder room where it is cut into a striking sink and vanity.
“The stone throughout the house is one of my favorite parts, but this is really quite an investment that somebody made to have real stone.” Peterson explains. “I think it’s important not only to bring in that natural material to an inner part of the room, but it also adds to that textural quality of the light bouncing off of it. You get that shade and shadow and that is something really interesting that you bring into a powder room.”
The home embodies thoughtful architecture, from linear lighting embedded in the ceiling, to a morning bar in the primary bedroom, down to the expansive dark wood wardrobe created to reflect the experience of shopping in a menswear retailer.
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We really wanted to capture all of the exciting desert landscape and I feel like there’s no boundary between what’s inside and outside" - Erik B. Petersen
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The primary bedroom also offers stunning views of the backyard, as well as a secluded patio space perfect for a jacuzzi, cold plunge or seating area. One of the key features of this home is the double sided vanity in the primary bathroom, which opens the space to more natural light for illuminating both sides of the vanity.
Suit & Tie is not just a tribute to the sophistication of elevated design, it is a true homage to the curated style of PHX Architecture: one that emphasizes the beauty of blending desert landscapes with luxury architectural design.
“The lot had been sitting for quite a while, and so for us to come and think creatively and out of the box was what it needed,” Peterson says. “Every one of these views are golden and we wanted to capture it as much as possible.”
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