Seven Saguaros

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dove Mountain — Marana, Arizona · 2015

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Location
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dove Mountain — Marana, Arizona
Architect
Mark Fredstron, Architecture Plus
Completed
2015

Seven Saguaros takes a contemporary approach to desert living, pairing clean architectural lines with textured walls, sheltered courtyards and carefully framed views. Brick screens and planted outdoor spaces create layers of privacy around the home, while its rear elevation opens toward a long negative-edge pool and the desert beyond.

The interiors combine open gathering spaces with moments of quiet separation. The kitchen’s streamlined cabinetry and generous island sit alongside the living area, where a linear fireplace provides a restrained focal point. Curved walls and hallways introduce a softer counterpoint to the home’s straight rooflines and broad openings.

Distinctive details give the private spaces their own character, including a Japanese-inspired room with tatami flooring and shoji screens. Bedrooms and bathrooms continue the emphasis on texture, natural light and a calm material palette.

Outside, covered dining and seating areas run alongside the pool and lawn. Reflections of the house and surrounding saguaros change throughout the day, bringing the desert into the composition of the outdoor spaces. The result is a home with both expansive outlooks and intimate places to pause.

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