Greg Fahr of Fahr Associates Architects designed this 3,338 sq. ft. contemporary home to sit lightly on an elevated 1.43-acre Sonoran Desert parcel in gated Enclave at Gates Pass, surrounded by native saguaros and open desert. Its orientation was chosen for the views: Tucson’s skyline glows to the east after dark, and the Tucson Mountains catch the evening color to the west.
Everyday livi
Greg Fahr of Fahr Associates Architects designed this 3,338 sq. ft. contemporary home to sit lightly on an elevated 1.43-acre Sonoran Desert parcel in gated Enclave at Gates Pass, surrounded by native saguaros and open desert. Its orientation was chosen for the views: Tucson’s skyline glows to the east after dark, and the Tucson Mountains catch the evening color to the west.
Everyday living happens on one level, with no steps from the upper 2-car garage to the bedrooms. That level holds an open great room with tall ceilings and expansive glass, an island kitchen made for cooking and gathering, a primary suite with a spa bath, a second en-suite room that works as a guest suite or office, a powder room, and laundry. A patio runs along the great room and primary suite, looking out over the valley.
Stairs or an elevator lead down to a lower level with a large rec room, two more bedrooms, each with a private bath, and a second 2-car garage. There are 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths in all, and every bedroom has a walk-in closet.
Because the home hasn’t been built yet, you pick every finish, and a $150,000 landscaping allowance is included to create the outdoor space you want, whether that’s a pool, a backyard retreat, desert landscaping out front, or all three.