Like many of Albert Frey’s designs, this building is integrated into the surrounding terrain. Its outdoor walkways appeal to the sunny, arid climate suitable for outdoor spaces, while landscaping includes sections of grassy lawns with flower beds and mature trees. The low-lying structure is organised around its main entrance, where a flat roof covered with corrugated metal extends from the doorway. Painted pale turquoise underneath and yellow around the sides, this expansive canopy creates a shaded area for approaching visitors on the sun-drenched south facade.
Frey drew from the local area when selecting colours and textures for the project. The exterior facade is a light taupe hue to match the desert beyond. The aqua colour on the main porches was selected to deter birds from building nests, as it resembles the sky, and can similarly be found on homes in Florida’s Key West for the same reason.
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Like many of Albert Frey’s designs, this building is integrated into the surrounding terrain. Its outdoor walkways appeal to the sunny, arid climate suitable for outdoor spaces, while landscaping includes sections of grassy lawns with flower beds and mature trees. The low-lying structure is organised around its main entrance, where a flat roof covered with corrugated metal extends from the doorway. Painted pale turquoise underneath and yellow around the sides, this expansive canopy creates a shaded area for approaching visitors on the sun-drenched south facade.
Frey drew from the local area when selecting colours and textures for the project. The exterior facade is a light taupe hue to match the desert beyond. The aqua colour on the main porches was selected to deter birds from building nests, as it resembles the sky, and can similarly be found on homes in Florida’s Key West for the same reason.
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