SHINGLEBOX ADDITION
The building itself acts like a shield from the south facing desert sun. This thick walled tough asphalt shingle exterior absorbs heat into the wall cavity and ventilates it at the roof ridge. On the north the building provides mellow radiate warmth keeping the nonnative vegetation in the hidden garden comfortable during the cooler desert nights.
Morning yoga sessions occur in the expansive bathroom. A floor to ceiling glass wall immerses oneself into the intimate bamboo garden. While at the night the bedroom glass slider rolls open, tucking the door into the framing providing the clients an unobstructed opportunity to sleep under the Arizona stars. Ultimately the Shinglebox addition has converted what was a typical 1950’s Arizona house into a modern twenty-first century hybrid home.
location: Phoenix, Arizona
area: 2,140 sq ft
photography: Matt Winquist