Al-Sayed described the sequence of spaces that make up the home as "a rhythm that constantly fluctuates and blurs the distinction between inside and outside".
"The materials are monolithic and reduced to a few elements so that the emphasis remains on the desert beyond, and the nuances of light and shade within and around the walls," he added.
The initial approach to the villa does not reveal any of its interior organisation. Visitors are faced with hefty limestone walls that form the boxy massing of the residence.
Passing through a central entrance gate leads to the main courtyard, for which shade is provided by four mesquite trees. Sight lines to the desert beyond appear at certain instances, framed by the thick walls.
The eastern portion of the home contains two bedrooms, each of which has its own bathroom and walk-in closet. These private areas are buffered by exterior spaces that are defined by wall enclosures, but are open to the sky above.
Adjacent to the central courtyard is the kitchen and dining room, which opens onto an outdoor dining area that enjoys desert vistas.
The western half of the residence includes a guest suite as well as the master bedroom. Here, amenities such as a secondary kitchenette and yoga room afford residents and their guests more privacy.
An expansive pool separates the owner's quarters from spaces for their visitors, and is contiguous to the main courtyard area.
Photography is by Matt Winquist.
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