Fort 137 is an environmentally conscious residence located in Nevada designed by Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd. Composed of connected rock masses, it offers spectacular views of Red Rock Canyon and Spring Mountain.
Fort 137 is located in Nevada along the westernmost point of the Las Vegas Valley, with unobstructed panoramic views of Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area to the northwest and Spring Mountain to the southwest. This house is meant to be ecologically conscious and is made up of a series of connected rock masses that emerge from the earth.
Panoramic glass doors on the north and south facades extend the living space beyond the architectural perimeter, providing cross-ventilation, natural lighting and spectacular views. The large louvered roof overhangs help reduce heat build-up by providing shade during the summer months whilst allowing natural light to permeate the space during the winter.
The residence is primarily composed of carefully selected native and regionally sourced materials, which will integrate and patinate over time, in harmony with the site. The curated selection of architectural materials includes oxidized steel, reconstituted oak and limestone.
The overall design limits environmental impact by using sustainable strategies, such as passive cooling, natural lighting, thermal mass, infrastructure for photovoltaic panels, radiant heating, permeable surfaces and resistant materials.
Founded in 2014, Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd. is an award-winning international design firm that redefines luxury with an integrated approach that blurs the lines between design disciplines and project typologies. Drawing on experience in delivering luxury hospitality spaces for high-end international brands, the studio focuses on superior design quality across a broad range of project typologies, both in architecture and interior design.
project info
Company/Firm: Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd.
Lead Designers: Daniel Joseph Chenin, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Photo Credit: Stetson Ybarra, Stephen Morgan, Daniel Joseph Chenin
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada – USA
Project date: July 2021
Construction Company: High
Architect: Daniel Joseph Chenin, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Interior Designers: Daniel Joseph Chenin, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
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