The minimalist entryway with concrete floors that looks into a courtyard.

Conceived by the architecture-and-design team of Cavin and Claire Costello, this home in the Sonoran Desert centers around a courtyard that acts as its own Zen-like microclimate, sheltered from the heat and wild animals of the surrounding desert. To keep things cool underfoot, the floors throughout the home are poured concrete from AZ Concrete Works, LLC.

Landscape Takes The Lead In This Arizona Desert Hideaway