Modern Phoenix: 5 Houses We Love in Arizona

“The uniqueness of the horizon and the desert light encouraged everybody to try something different,” says architect Will Bruder of Phoenix, Arizona, his adopted hometown. With that in mind, we take a tour through five of the most innovative modern houses in the city. Slideshow

At the base of Echo Mountain, a geometric home by Wendell Burnette opens up to the surrounding desert landscape. Photo by: Dean Kaufman