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which are a modified cruciform shape
formed from two back-to-back T-sections
with an air space in between and with all
of the fasteners concealed—feel sleek and
light. Inside, white terrazzo (a material
commonly used in the 1950s) with
amber accents to echo the earth tones
from the surrounding landscape blend
with a mix of gray and gold chips of
marble and glass on the floor. "The
homeowners wanted this house to feel
classic with a playfulness appropriate
for their family, which helped inspire
some of the colorful and geometric
decorative themes in the material
detailing," Marchetti explains. Maison
Inc. for the interior design and Anne
Attinger for the landscape architecture
also worked on this project where creating
a fluid connection between the primary
indoor rooms and the outdoor terraces
was key. Floor to ceiling windows provide
an abundance of natural light, bringing
the desert landscape inside. "What I like
most is that the home is fitted for its site by
capturing panoramic views of Coachella
Valley and the Chocolate Mountains to the
East and close views of the rocky faces of
the foothills of the Santa Rosa mountains
to the west," says Silk. Meanwhile, the
front glass gallery hall, which overlooks
the gardens, features some of the owners'
larger paintings, making these art pieces
the perfect complement to the captivating
panorama.
With three bedrooms and a cabana
containing two additional bedrooms, this
sunny gateway is ideal for the growing
family. "We were able to respond to
our client's goals of creating a throw-
back home that is not so idiosyncratic
that it will become dated," Silk says.
"With its classic lines and thoughtful
proportions, it will provide a relaxed
living environment for our client's
modern lifestyle for generations to
come." Capturing the perfect balance
between modern elegance and casual
light-heartedness, this home maintains
"warmth and human scale" according to
Marchetti. For Silk, "the experience is one
of living in nature." stuartsilk.com
Capturing the perfect balance
between modern elegance and casual
light-heartedness, this home maintains
"warmth and human scale"
