Location:
Paradise Valley
Key Highlights:
Central courtyard anchored by a mature olive tree and reflecting water feature
Layered desert landscaping with sculptural planting and seamless transitions from exterior to interior
Floor-to-ceiling glass walls that frame views and invite natural light deep into the home
Resort-style outdoor living spaces with circular pool, lounge seating, and private garden moments
Textural palette of natural stone, metal, and greenery that blends architecture with landscape
Project Overview:
Mockingbird III is designed around a simple but powerful idea: connection — to nature, to light, and to a slower rhythm of living. The architecture organizes itself around a tranquil central courtyard where a centuries-old olive tree becomes the focal point of the home. Water reflects the shifting desert sky and softens the linear geometry of the structure, while carefully curated plantings blur the line between landscape and architecture.
Large panes of glass and thoughtfully framed views create a constant dialogue between indoors and out, flooding living spaces with natural light and grounding the home in its surroundings. The restrained material palette — rugged stone, warm metal, and lush greenery — gives the residence a timeless presence and tactile richness.
Every element, from the resort-inspired pool to the intimate garden paths, was designed to slow the pace of daily life and invite moments of quiet reflection. The result is a residence that feels both deeply rooted and refreshingly contemporary — a modern desert retreat that balances precision and softness in equal measure.
