Santa Fe Retreat
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Elevating the Desert Retreat: A model of sustainable design in concert with the surrounding Santa Fe vistas and landscape.
Designed & built to LEED Platinum standards (official LEED status was not available for residential structures when the project was conceived).
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Situated atop Santa Fe’s scenic vista, the 40,000-GSF residence redefines opulence and sustainability, designed to meet LEED Platinum standards with innovative design solutions including a graywater system, drought-tolerant landscaping and rooftop gardens irrigated by rainwater that harmonize with the high desert landscape. From its low-profile, hillside integration to its panoramic vistas framed by expansive windows and sliding glass walls, every aspect of the home celebrates the natural beauty of its surroundings. Inspired by the ancient Anasazi dwellings and steeped in local vernacular, the residence merges traditional materials like stone and adobe with cutting-edge technology, offering a timeless yet forward-thinking architectural masterpiece which allows for both luxury living and the client’s philanthropic ambition. Designed to accommodate both private living and public events, the rooms unfold like a series of vignettes, some cozy and familiar, others grand and versatile. Separate wings devoted to entertaining and family living flank a winter courtyard, taking full advantage of the Santa Fe weather. With a commitment to environmental stewardship, and community engagement, this project sets a new standard for luxury living in the heart of Santa Fe’s cultural landscape.
Awards
2008 New Mexico Best Of Awards – Structural Elliptical Grand Staircase
You can stand in the wonderful gallery Tim designed and see the city lights on one side and feel tucked in by this amazing mountain range on the other. It’s the best of both worlds.
Owner
Every day I leave my office, and as I drive home, I think about how blessed I am to live in this beautiful work of art [Overland has] created for our family. [You] have enriched our lives.
Owner
‘Tim thought nature could be the greatest driver of this site,’ she says. ‘I can’t think of anything I’d tweak.’
— Owner, Architectural Digest, 2010
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