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of Argentina, with many other places Lines in Luxury
in between. Throughout, each home in
the book is an expression of a personal The arresting geometry of this two-
philosophy, and the diverse ways one story home is designed to harmonize
can carve out a life according to the with the surrounding Nevada
landscape’s particular demands. Between landscape. The bespoke new build
the vastly different spaces, recurring by design firm Blue Heron Elite
design features—such as natural materials, is part of its Luminary Collection,
minimal appliances and a conspicuous architecturally distinct houses
lack of curtains—reflect a set of common created for select neighborhoods
values: a heightened attentiveness to their across Clark County. Egress, which
ecological impact, the slow savoring of will be completed in November
every moment, and the deepest reverence 2025, is one of several homes under
for their surroundings. As Mandell and Burke construction in the gated community
point out, dispelling the misconceptions Above: New book “Desert of Ascaya, Henderson, known for
of the desert: “In the midst of so-called by Design”. its “Desert Contemporary” style of
nothing, anything appears possible.” Below: Eco lodge Adrère Amellal architecture. Expansive glass pocket
Janelle Zara is a Los Angeles-based at the foot of Siwa’s sandstone doors connect the interior of the
mountains in Egypt.
journalist and critic 7,050 sq ft property—comprising five
Left: Yves Saint Laurent’s former
desert residence, Dar el-Hanch, in bedrooms, five bathrooms, generous
Marrakech, Morocco entertaining space and a media
room—with the outdoors, where the
private pool, spa and wet bar look out
to expansive views of the surrounding
mountains and across to the Las
Vegas strip (located only a short
drive away). There is also ample
on-site parking for five cars.
Photos: From “Desert by Design” by Molly Mandell and James Burke, published by Abrams. © Molly Mandell and James Burke.
$10,800,000
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