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Modern Home Plays With Light & Shadow Like Sundial

November 29, 2018

From: Specht Architects

This stunning ridgetop home in Santa Fe, N.M. is organized around two perpendicular board-formed concrete walls. A narrow skylight runs the entire 125' length of one of the walls, casting changing shadows during the day like a sundial. Views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains add to the home's tranquil design.

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Sundial House Courtyard Entry With Native Desert Plants

Photo: Taggart Sorensen. From: Specht Architects

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Sundial House Courtyard Entry With Native Desert Plants

The courtyard at Sundial House in Santa Fe, NM features drought-tolerant plants in wide beds of dark gravel, through which a concrete slab walkway leads to the home's entry.

Modern Concrete Structure at Sundial House in Santa Fe, NM

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Modern Concrete Structure at Sundial House in Santa Fe, NM

Sundial House, in Santa Fe, NM, is a modern concrete home that has interesting architectural elements and a great view of the surrounding landscape and distant mountains.

Entrance to Modern Concrete Sundial House at Sunset

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Entrance to Modern Concrete Sundial House at Sunset

This recessed courtyard, which leads to the front door of Sundial House, features trees surrounded by large gravel beds, concrete slab walkways, and an artificial stream with a small concrete bridge.

Sunlight and Shadows Cast by Ceiling Beams at Sundial House

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Sunlight and Shadows Cast by Ceiling Beams at Sundial House

Sunlight shining on the exposed ceiling beams of Sundial House create angled shadows on the wall that move in a similar manner to the sundial for which the home was named.

A 125-Foot Concrete Wall Runs the Length of Sundial House

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A 125-Foot Concrete Wall Runs the Length of Sundial House

Sundial House, a modern concrete home in the Santa Fe desert, features a 125-foot concrete wall that runs the length of the structure.

Steps Leading Down Into Sundial House Modern Living Room

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Steps Leading Down Into Sundial House Modern Living Room

Wooden steps lead down into the modern living room at Sundial House, which features exposed wooden ceiling beams as well as a large expanse of floor-to-ceiling windows for a spectacular view of the local landscape.

Sundial House Living Room Offers Beautiful View of Mountains

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Sundial House Living Room Offers Beautiful View of Mountains

The living room of Sundial House features plush sofas, a square coffee table, exposed ceiling beams and floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the Sangre de Christos mountains.

Exposed Ceiling Beams Cast Interesting Shadows in Living Room

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Exposed Ceiling Beams Cast Intriguing Shadows in Living Room

When the sun shines down on the exposed ceiling beams of the Sundial House living room, an interesting pattern of shadows appears on the wall.

Modern Kitchen With Lots of Wood Cabinetry at Sundial House

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Modern Kitchen With Lots of Wood Cabinetry at Sundial House

This modern kitchen features lots of smooth wood cabinets, high-end stainless steel appliances, a small glass-top metal table for eating and food preparation, and a white tile backsplash behind the work areas.

Narrow Home Office Space in Modern Sundial House

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Narrow Home Office Space in Modern Sundial House

This narrow corridor in the modern Sundial House of Santa Fe features a home office that includes a desk area, bookshelves, concrete walls and exposed wooden ceiling beams.

Modern Patio With Round Picnic Table Beside Concrete Walls

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Modern Patio With Round Picnic Table Beside Concrete Walls

Outside the modern concrete walls of Sundial House in Santa Fe, there's a covered patio that features a round wooden table and four outdoor dining chairs.

Sundial House Patio With Outdoor Table and Chairs

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Sundial House Patio With Outdoor Table and Chairs

Accessible through large glass sliding doors outside the kitchen at Sundial House in Santa Fe, NM, this patio features a round wooden table and chair set.

Modern Master Bedroom in Concrete Sundial House

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Modern Master Bedroom in Concrete Sundial House

The Sundial House master bedroom features concrete walls, large windows for natural light and a great view, outdoor access to a sitting area, and exposed wooden ceiling beams.

Modern Dual-Vanity Master Bathroom With Trough Sinks

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Modern Dual-Vanity Master Bathroom With Trough Sinks

This modern dual-vanity bathroom features a wide bank of mirrors, a sleek wooden vanity, two white trough sinks and a stone tile floor.

Outdoor Sitting Area at Concrete Sundial House

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Outdoor Patio Sitting Area at Concrete Sundial House

This outdoor patio sitting area provides shelter from the elements with a concrete roof and walls.

Modern Patio With Overhang at Sundial House During Evening

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Modern Patio With Overhang at Sundial House During Evening

This long modern patio at Sundial House in Santa Fe features a concrete overhang with recessed lighting down the entire length of the patio.

Concrete Home in Santa Fe Desert Casts Silhouette at Sunset

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Concrete Home in Santa Fe Desert Casts Silhouette at Sunset

Sundial House, a concrete home in the Santa Fe, New Mexico, desert, casts an interesting silhouette at sunset.

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