luxury architect houses for sale Rancho Mirage, United States

Villa Luce , Palm Desert - A newly completed Italian contemporary House of Light blending ultra-modern desert architecture with handcrafted Canadian artisan craftsmanship. Situated on a quiet corner lot within walking distance to El Paseo Shopping District and adjacent to the prestigious The Vintage Club, Villa Luce presents a rare convergence of refined international design and sophisticated Palm Desert living. The residence features six bedrooms and six baths, including a fully equipped attached casita with private kitchen and dedicated parking. Dramatic expanses of glass, a signature winged canopy roofline, and seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining spaces create a striking architectural presence while capturing the natural beauty and light of the desert environment. Distinguishing the home further is its integration of custom handcrafted cabinetry by [Bernier Cabinetry](https://berniercabinets.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com) of Canada, whose artisan millwork introduces warmth, texture, and Old World craftsmanship into a clean contemporary setting. The result is a thoughtfully curated living experience where precision craftsmanship meets minimalist desert modernism. Designed for both luxury and longevity, the property includes an oversized extra-tall garage accommodating four tandem vehicles, an additional golf cart garage, and a gated guest or office entry. The home is exceptionally overbuilt with solid urethane insulation, insulated interior walls, solar power with Tesla Powerwalls, EV charging capability, independent HVAC zones, whole-house water filtration, and a Navien tankless water system. Villa Luce represents a rare caliber of design, craftsmanship, and construction in the heart of central Palm Desert.

Welcome to 1650 E Murray Canyon Drive, historically known as The Waterfall House, a true contemporary architectural gem nestled within the coveted Indian Canyons neighborhood of South Palm Springs. This custom-designed home, built in 1978 by celebrated local architect James Cioffi, exudes timeless elegance and modern sophistication. Step through the private courtyard to behold the entrance's custom steelwork, introducing this striking home with its pool, cascading waterfall, spa, lounge seating area, and BBQ. The expansive open living areas seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor spaces, bathed in natural light from all directions. The interior structural lines beautifully complement the home's architectural imprint, creating a harmonious ambiance and optimal privacy. At 4,393 square feet, with three bedrooms including a luxurious en-suite primary and four bathrooms, this home is ideal for multi-generational living or entertaining guests. Dine al fresco under the covered back patio and enjoy sunsets over the 11th Tee of the North Course of the iconic Indian Canyon Golf Resort, a unique location surrounded by spectacular desert mountains. Key features include a putting green, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, two walk-in primary closets, a chef's kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, a den, clerestory windows throughout, a sunken living room and immense bar, and a two-car plus golf cart garage, with golf courses, hiking trails, and horse stables nearby. This desert retreat offers the finest in Southern California living.

The Woods House, 2021, Woods + Dangaran. From siting to floor plan to finishes, this residence is deeply connected to the desert environment and its context in the hills above Palm Springs. Surrounded by boulders and spanning a natural arroyo, the home is lifted above existing site features, yet still retains a powerful connection to the earth. The architecture emphasizing horizontal lines, natural materials, and visual and physical linkages between indoors and out celebrates and elevates the tenets of desert modernism. Exterior walls of earth-toned plaster and textured concrete masonry units tie the slab-on-grade structure to the site. Deep roof overhangs are wrapped in brass paneling. Strategically-placed floor-to-ceiling glazing frames stunning views of the desert in all directions. A glass-enclosed bridge connects two wings of the home and creates a central atrium that can be viewed from nearly every room. Large sliding glass doors run the length of the great room and provide an uninterrupted transition to an outdoor dining area, deck, pool, spa, fireplace, and lounge. Lot 2 APN 504-390-002 to be included in sale. Renderings for the second parcel by Woods + Dangaran available by request.