2365 E Long Shadow Pl, Tucson, AZ 85718

Located in the highly sought after Pima Canyon Estates community and designed by award winning and internationally acclaimed architect Rick Joy, this modern desert home is privately situated on a 1.12 acre homesite, with unobstructed views of the surrounding Catalina mountain range. Through careful integration, the home dissolves boundaries between built form and natural expanse, blurring distinctions where the desert landscape becomes not merely a backdrop, but an integral part of the spatial experience, a testament to the symbiotic relationship between architecture and environment. Through strategic placement of Ameristone walls, and expansive floor to ceiling windows, the interior space establishes a profound dialogue with the surrounding panorama, allowing the shifting play of light and shadow to choreograph the narrative within, while turning rooms into a continuous visual experience. Beautifully milled walnut cabinetry is meticulously crafted to offer both warmth and precision to the space, serving not only as a concealed storage solution, but as a spatial delineator, anchoring the kitchen within the open concept living area, while maintaining an air of fluidity. Linear functional counter space, thoughtfully integrated into the design, offers both practical utility and visual cohesion, providing ample room for both the culinary experience and social engagement alike. Sequestered at the north end of the main residence, the primary suite features a minimalist aesthetic offering clean lines and uncluttered surfaces, fostering a sense of tranquility and repose. Adjacent, the primary bathroom emerges as an exemplar of refined functionality and understated elegance, which includes a spacious walk-in shower, with vertical glass partitioning walls, allowing natural light to cascade through the ceiling light well above. Additional interior rooms include the office, easily utilized as an ensuite bedroom, flanked by the media room, as well as a flex studio space, with large sliding glass doors opening out onto the southeast courtyard. A dedicated guest suite, located on the perimeter of the residence and privately accessed from the exterior, is fitted with floor-to-ceiling east facing windows, acting as a lens through which breathtaking views of the Catalina Mountains and natural landscapes unfold. Meticulous attention to detail and integration to the site's topography culminate in a space where modern comfort unites with the timeless allure of the desert wilderness. Located just off the oversized 3 car garage, a stairwell ascends to the roof top deck, conceived for year-round entertaining, offering distinct encounters, from sweeping panoramic vistas, to views that capture the distant city skyline to the South. Strategically placed out of frame and hidden behind parapet walls, the residence has been fitted with a sustainable energy efficient solar system, designed with 12,960 watts photovoltaic modules (36 LG 360 watt modules), and 2 Solaredge 5000 grid-tied inverters, 36 P400 optimizers, complete with data monitoring capabilities, harnessing the natural resources, while optimizing cost efficient energy usage. The relationship between the home and its outdoor spaces create a dialogue of spatial continuity, blurring the boundaries between the interior and exterior threshold. Integrated within the framework of the outdoor living space, the pool is carefully positioned to maximize views of the expansive desert landscapes and Catalina mountains beyond, serving as a visual anchor, while mirroring the vast expanse of the sky above. Embracing a xeriscape approach, indigenous vegetation is thoughtfully arranged to thrive with minimal intervention, accentuating the raw beauty of the arid terrain. Exterior spaces choreograph a symphony of form and utility that beckons residents to immerse themselves in an environment that intertwines within the eternal cadences of the natural surroundings. About the Architect: Rick Joy, is an award-winning architect who has lectured, taught, and served as a jury member at numerous prestigious universities and schools of architecture, including Harvard, Yale, and the École d'Architecture in Paris. Joy has both designed and produced some of the most extraordinary and important works of architecture around the world.