1470 W Tortolita Mountain, Oro Valley, AZ 85755

This Desert Modern estate, designed by renowned architect Marc Soloway with interiors by Lori Carroll, is gracefully nestled into the rugged boulder walls of Stone Canyon, standing as a poetic expression of architecture in harmony with its environment. The Southeast facing residence maximizes iconic views of Pusch Ridge and the Catalina Mountains while embracing the organic contours of this 1.9 acre parcel. The house reads as an extension of the very geology that embraces it: finely crafted Italian tile laid in striated patterns that echo natural stone formations, and custom metal surfaces patinate in desert sun, forming a nuanced palette of ash, sienna, and iron that reflects the surrounding boulders. Extensive overhangs, articulated through segmented and cantilevered planes, not only deliver a dynamic sculptural presence but also mitigate the desert light and heat, forging deep shaded thresholds between interior and exterior space. Roof lines and interior soffits tilt subtly from … read more …