Echo

Nestled in the Mojave Desert, Echo blurs the boundaries between architecture and landscape. Rhythms of wood slats and concrete masses embrace light, shadow, and materiality to form a sanctuary that is both monolithic and permeable. A concrete base anchors the home, while wooden fins filter sunlight and animate the upper volumes. Courtyards and terraces extend living spaces into the desert, softened by native plantings. Passive cooling, overhangs, operable screens, and thermal mass regulate comfort, creating a sustainable retreat in harmony with land, light, and wind.

Founded in 2014, our philosophy is rooted in the idea that designs should be immersive and activate all senses to evoke a range of emotions. We view each project as an opportunity to create an experience with a story arc and a unique vocabulary used to set the visual stage and create a sense of place. We design from the inside out with a focus on the function, organization, and relationship of spaces—specifically, how their sequencing is experienced. In our practice there is no delineation between exterior environments, architecture and interior design.