Carrizo House, Borrego Springs, California, a Modern Hasienda

Built on the foundation of an unfinished house, this modern hacienda boasts a simple and compact yet captivating organization of space with varying ceiling heights and room sizes, creating an engaging spatial experience that invites exploration. As you pass through the entry gate, you are welcomed by a central courtyard that frames a breathtaking view of Borrego Valley, with the majestic Toro, Coyote, and Rabbit peaks rising gracefully in the distance. A dramatic double-height central corridor, adorned with soaring clerestory windows, bathes the space in natural light and serves as the home’s spine, seamlessly uniting its distinctively varied rooms into a harmonious whole.