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Palm Springs Paradise With Modernist Details and Mountain Views

Crisp white garden walls carve out a private oasis in this architectural space, where a 50-foot pool reflects the cloudless sky and massive palms frame views of the San Jacinto Mountains. A generous fire pit, a bocce court and dramatic desert landscaping complete the contemporary look.

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Photo: Manolo Langis, langoworks.com. From: Ecocentrix Landscape Architecture.

A Contemporary Villa Sits Below Desert Hills and Is Surrounded By Water-Wise Landscaping and Palm Trees

A large, contemporary villa sits below towering desert hills that contrast the white stucco that's featured on the exterior of the home. A concrete walkway leads from the roadway to the front entrance and is accented by expertly placed lighting and small plants. Palm trees sit behind the exterior wall of the home, creating an optical illusion of the trees growing from inside the home.

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Photo: Manolo Langis, langoworks.com. From: Ecocentrix Landscape Architecture.

A Contemporary Walkway Features Rectangular Planter Boxes That House Landscape Stones and Cacti

A contemporary concrete walkway, that leads from the road to the villa's front entrance, features rectangular planter boxes that house black landscape stones and cacti. Surrounding the staircase, gravel and water-wise plant varieties add color and visual interest to the neutral landscape.

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Photo: Manolo Langis, langoworks.com. From: Ecocentrix Landscape Architecture.

A Modern Stucco Villa Sits Beneath Desert Hills and Is Surrounded By Palm Trees and Water-Wise Landscaping

A contemporary stucco villa sits beneath desert hills and is surrounded by a variety of palm trees and water-wise landscaping. A concrete paver walkway leads from the concrete driveway to the hidden front door, while a matching walkway leads from a secondary front entrance to the road. Various walls and structures camouflage the home, adding even more visual interest to the structure.

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Photo: Manolo Langis, langoworks.com. From: Ecocentrix Landscape Architecture.

A concrete Paver Walkway Leads the Front Door of a Contemporary Villa That's Surrounded by Water-Wise Landscape

A series of concrete pavers create a modern walkway that leads the way from the driveway to the front door. White stucco walls surround the walkway and entrance, adding privacy and intrigue to the home. Water-wise landscaping that consists of gravel, cacti and a variety of low-lying plants surrounds the walkway and exterior of the home.

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