In the heart of Summerlin, Nevada, Red Rock is an extension of its natural surroundings. With incredible views of the Las Vegas Strip to the east and Red Rock Canyon to the west, this family residence reflects the desert's free-flowing behaviour in material and form.
The scenic location combined with the area's harsh climate presented the architects with some challenges but also unique opportunities that shaped the house's design. The architecture reflects a contextual conversation between the desert and city landscapes.

Taking advantage of natural materials, the property is clad in concrete and wood, blending into its surroundings as if it had always been part of nature. The sand, gravel, and local ash blend into the concrete of the floors and walls, which, under the intense desert light, have a yellowish hue reminiscent of the distant mountains.
More than half of the built area is below ground level. The rooms are ventilated and lit through different openings designed into the house's structure, allowing plenty of sunlight in. The property, which is designed for sustainability and energy savings, sports a reflective roof, 45 KW photovoltaic array, high-efficiency glazing, and mechanical and lighting systems.
On the upper floor, the bedrooms are clad in a screened framework sheathed in perforated weathering steel, elongated along the east/west axis to shield the pool—a centrepiece of the project—from the wind and sun. To the south, the architects designed a shaded deck screened with perforated mesh, which extends over the house, providing a shaded space in the villa.

Open to the Red Rock Canyon to the west and the city lights to the east, the cantilevered form balances the sculptural weight of the basin and water. The earth-like ground form, fitted with its layer of weathered steel, is a nod to the geology of the Las Vegas Valley and Red Rock Canyon beyond.
The collaboration between Faulkner Architects and the interior design studio Concept Lighting Lab resulted in a family home that reflects the beauty of the desert while offering a comfortable and elegant refuge from the area's extreme climate.