TERRA

2019 | Las Vegas, NV

Just beyond the site and overpowering in scale, a stark mesa forms the backdrop of the project. The presence of the horizon is felt strongly here; it is from this connection between sky and desert that the concept of TERRA evolved. TERRA is about the awareness and celebration of the desert, the design inherently linked through expression, form, and passive techniques to the earth.

The extended roof form creates a series of protected courtyards, extending the living spaces into the environment and blurring the line between actual indoor and outdoor space. The shade provided by the roof cools the ambient air in these spaces and blocks direct sun and heat gain.