Private oasis

Creating a home that's also a sanctuary has long been a priority for the residents of Las Vegas. The desert climate dictates the need for a substantial shelter that will keep out the extremes of heat and cold. But the climate also makes an indoor-outdoor lifestyle a viable option.

This new Las Vegas house, designed by Bob Sherman and built by Futures Building Company, provides the best of both worlds. With its thick stone walls and sweeping overhangs, the heat is successfully kept at bay. Yet the owners can still enjoy the sun, thanks to expansive openings that blur the boundary between inside and out.

From the street, the house reveals a complex composition of linked pavilions, intersecting planes and chimney forms. A sense of privacy is reinforced by high stucco and red sandstone walls. At the rear, however, the house opens up to the view, to provide a very relaxed living environment one that is well suited to entertaining.

Rick Johnson, president of Futures Building Company, says the house is in an enclave of high-end properties, so a quality finish was essential.

"Every aspect of the construction was overseen by myself and our on-site superintendent Danny Serrano to ensure no detail was overlooked. Our hands-on approach meant we literally worked with our men in the field. We had our boots on for the concrete pour, for example, and our masks on for the lacquering."

Johnson says the relatively complex nature of the design was welcomed by the company.

"Futures Building specializes in difficult jobs for both the residential and commercial markets the harder the better. Our prime mission is to deliver a project that is as near perfect as possible."

For details, contact Futures Building Company, 804 Antonio Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89107, phone (702) 878 8595.

Story by: Trendsideas