Monte Silo

Monte Silo is an 1,800 square foot home by Gigaplex Architects. It is located in on the Provo River in Woodland, Utah and was built for a single man and his many visitors. The owner of the house insisted on having a 27' diameter octagon for a living room, so Gigaplex came up with the brilliant idea of linking two corrugated metal grain silos in such a way as to maximize floor space, river views, and solar heat.

Floors are installed with radiant in-floor heating and there is also a wood burning stove. One of the most unique features is the the 'Bed in a Box' concept for the bunk room, in which each bed 'pod' has it's own flat screen tv and stereo system.


I could definitely get used to hanging out here in the summertime!

Desert House

Welcome to the Desert House, located in Paradise Valley, Arizona. This modern desert oasis was designed by Marwan Al Sayed Architects, Ltd. This house truly shows paradise can exist in even the driest of climates.

Large expanses of glass really help to break out the concrete exterior, while providing amazing views of Squaw Peak Mountain Reserve and the Arizona Canal. The neutral color of the concrete helps the house to really blend with its desert site.

The plan of the Desert House is also quite unique. All of the bedrooms (private spaces) have been brought into the sunken basement. The cement, along with the house being partially underground, really helps to keep the bedrooms cool and shaded. Public spaces, such as the living room, kitchen and dining room, have been brought to the upper level, giving them great access to the scenery.