House of the day: Desert Courtyard House by Wendell Burnette Architects
March 24th, 2014
March 24th, 2014
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Desert Courtyard House in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, by Wendell Burnette Architects is made from concrete and earth walls, constructed from soil excavated from the site. The courtyard is defined by a continuous ribbon of glass and the roof is clad in weathered steel.
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