11 Homes That Capture the Spirit of Joshua Tree
These cabins, domes, and houses channel the free-spirited nature of the desert.
Over the years, many creatives, adventurers, and solitude seekers have succumbed to the spell of Joshua Tree—and it’s no wonder why. The rugged landscape is sublimely beautiful, with its towering rock formations and twisting, spiky trees—and it’s uniquely suited to alternative lifestyles. Fittingly, the region has its share of stylish residences—read on for a look at 11 landmark homes that range from domed dwellings to spartan prefabs and midcentury wonders.
iT House by Taalman Koch Architects
At first glance, the Folly cabins may appear to be a pair of abandoned sheds, left to rust amidst the desert landscape. Within their walls, however, is a modern dwelling swathed in raw plywood with a living space, dining area, kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping mezzanine. A soaking tub anchors a wooden deck; and just up the stairs is a stargazing portal. The off-grid cabins were created by architectural designer Malek Alqadi, who has a penchant for sustainable living.
Sam Frost
Upon purchasing a 10-acre plot surrounded by a cluster of boulders, a couple wrote a handwritten letter to architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg, which resulted in the 5,000-square-foot High Desert House on the edge of Joshua Tree National Park. Kellog spent five years designing a home that would settle into the landscape, "crouching on the rocks, maybe like an animal asleep." The house features 26 freestanding concrete columns reminiscent of rib bones, and a glass ceiling that fills the home with daylight and views of the stars at night.
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