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Slot Canyon
Palm Springs, California
- Architecture/
- Landscape Architecture/
- Interior Design
Nestled at the foothills of the San Jacinto mountains, Slot Canyon sits naturally among the desert landscape. The design pays homage to the clean lines of mid-century architecture while incorporating modern elements. Designed as a series of pavilions, the home weaves a story of connectivity between interior spaces and the surrounding landscape. An expressive, floating roof unifies the pavilions and introduces an interplay of light and shadow that extends this indoor-outdoor connection to the home’s primary spaces.
Collaborators
The pavilions are stitched together by a series of bridges and arroyos that allow the landscape to spill through the home for a biophilic experience.
![Exterior landscape at Slot Canyon residence](https://www.rioshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/RIOS-Slot-Canyon-Residence-Exterior-Landscape.jpg)
![Interior view with bath tub at Slot Canyon residence](https://www.rioshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/RIOS-Slot-Canyon-Residence-Tub.jpg)
All social spaces maximize sunset views over the mountains, while meditative gardens and rooms on the opposite side of the home are lively with morning light.
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Sleek, modern furniture and finishes add warmth and texture that emulate the natural surroundings.
![Living area at Slot Canyon residence](https://www.rioshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/RIOS-Slot-Canyon-Residence-Living-Area.jpg)
![Kitchen and bar area at Slot Canyon residence](https://www.rioshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/RIOS-Slot-Canyon-Residence-Bar.jpg)
![Detail of lighting fixture at Slot Canyon residence](https://www.rioshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/RIOS-Slot-Canyon-Residence-Lighting.jpg)
![View of dining nook and outdoor gathering area at Slot Canyon residence](https://www.rioshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Slot-Canyon-Residence-Outdoor-Gathering.jpg)
![View of sunken sofa next to an infinity pool at Slot Canyon residence](https://www.rioshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/RIOS-Slot-Canyon-Residence-Infinity-Pool.jpg)