Ghost town architecture is rarely lauded for its form, style, efficiency, and grace. Enter Lone Mountain Ranch House, located on the turquoise trail between Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
The design by Rick Joy Architects has been called “a light-filled twist on the low-slung form” by the Architectural Record blog.
The American West merges with the Far East on a 27,000-acre Wagyu-cattle ranch in a ghost town called Golden, New Mexico. Tucson-based architect Rick Joy designed a six-bedroom house for a couple who inherited the land. ‘They went to Japan, learned all about [Wagyu], got the stock, and put together this company selling beef around the country,’ says Joy. ‘Interestingly, the house turned out to be very Japanese in feel.’ — excerpted from Laura Raskin’s article for Architectural Record
It’s always a treat to see one of our member’s clients get this well-deserved attention. Beautifully done, Rick Joy Architects!
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Jeffrey Gerrick
Professional Underwriters of Az., Inc.
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