oakhurst way
custom home, spec
set against the lush backdrop of the championship orange tree golf course, oakhurst way reinterprets the modern ranch vernacular through a refined architectural lens rooted in simplicity, warmth, and connection to place. positioned along the 17th fairway, the home balances clean contemporary forms with timeless residential elements, creating a composition that feels both grounded and elegant within its desert context.
- location
- phoenix, arizona
- year
- 2025
- square footage
- 5,900 sf
- scope
- new construction
- status
- completed
- architect of record
- west design studio
- collaborators
- tangent construction
the design emphasizes a strong relationship between indoor and outdoor living, with the home unfolding around expansive courtyards, terraces, and a linear pool that visually extends toward the golf course beyond. a series of articulated gabled volumes establish rhythm and scale, softening the overall massing while reinforcing a sense of familiarity and permanence. the restrained material palette of crisp white masonry, dark roofing, warm lighting, and natural landscape elements creates a quiet contrast against the vivid arizona sunsets and surrounding greenery.
careful attention was given to framing views and maximizing natural light throughout the home. large expanses of glass and open living spaces foster transparency and continuity, allowing the landscape to become an integral part of the daily experience. at dusk, the architecture transforms through layered lighting and reflection, enhancing the home's calm and understated character while reinforcing the intimate connection between architecture, landscape, and environment.
designed as both a retreat and a gathering place, oakhurst way embodies a contemporary interpretation of desert living, one that values restraint, proportion, and an enduring relationship to the land.
