Indonesian Influence

To impart a Zen minimalism while staying true to the natural desert, Norris integrated natural desert flora at the lot's perimeter, gradually transitioning to a minimal plant palette closer to the house. Large boulders that play off the existing outcroppings and strong vertical elements, such as specimen saguaros and organ pipes, reappear throughout the landscape, gradually thinning as the driveway winds toward the motor court.

Written by John Roark

Photography by Steve Thompson

Landscape Design by Chad Norris | Installed through Desert Foothills Landscape

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Estancia Home #2

A house with a large patio and a mountain view.
A cactus garden with cacti and other plants.
A pool with lounge chairs and fire pit.
A patio with tables and chairs, a statue of a man in the middle of the desert.
A pool with a sculpture in the middle of it
A house with a large window and a stone wall.
A bedroom with a large window and a bed
A pool with a view of the sky and a house.
A pool with a statue of a person in the middle.
A view of a pool and patio area with a mountain in the background.
A desert house with a large rock garden.
A bathroom with a statue of buddha and a tub.
A house with a lot of plants in front
A large house with a cactus in the front yard.
A house with a lot of cacti in front
A house with a large roof in the middle of a desert.
A sculpture of a person in the middle of water.
A patio with couches and chairs, fire pit and water feature.
A pool with chairs and a fountain in the middle of it.
A statue of a person in front of a pool.
A bedroom with a large bed and a view of the mountains.
A modern house with a large front entrance.