Exploring the roots and finest contemporary expressions of Southwestern homes, architecture, design, style, culture, and living.

Architect Jon Anderson’s houses reveal his affection for the purity of modernism, interpreted for the Southwest.

Polynesian pueblo
Careful design creates a big-hearted—and very green—house in the
hills south of Santa Fe.

Compound interest
On storied Santa Fe Trail, a mini-compound includes places to live, work and accommodate guests.

Architect J. W. Barton applies his seminary background to designing
homes with soul.

Homes of Enchantment Parade 2003
The Homes of Enchantment Parade 2003 has ended but you can still view photos/renderings from the more than 100 entries.

The Southwest has long entertained an inspired and inspiring dialog between sacred architecture and residential design.

Check out our new
department, where we field your questions about Southwestern building and design.

How to build a house
and stay married: a primer for couples about to undertake one of
life’s great challenges.

Maps should never be mistaken for the
territory, but sometimes they reveal a new view into familiar places.

Don’t overlook the possibility of color on
wings. Plant to attract birds and butterflies for an ever-changing
garden palette.

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