The desert—its sounds, smells, flora, fauna and the unique individuals who reside within it—is a landscape filled with equal parts mystery and beauty. Desert by Design provides a glimpse into the projects and lives of those who have chosen to call it home. These stories span continents, highlighting one-of-a-kind built environments everywhere from West Texas and Southern California to Mexico, Morocco, India and New Zealand.
Whether covering iconic properties inhabited by Yves Saint Laurent, César Manrique and Donald Judd or thoughtfully curated, centuries-old adobe structures and modern, groundbreaking ones, Desert by Design offers more than insight into architecture and interiors. It is a dynamic book that gives readers the opportunity to connect deeply with more than 30 other creatives—environmentalists, artists, architects and choreographers—and their values. With tips for cultivating the intimate and unpretentious environment that is synonymous with these arid landscapes no matter your location, the book is a celebration of this unique climate, its spaces and above all, its people.
Desert by Design: Creative Minds,
Arid Places, Tailor-Made Spaces
Published by Abrams Books, April 2025
U.S. $50 / Canada $63 / U.K. £35
Cover Illustration: Kelly Knaga
Design: Studio8585
Dimensions: 215 × 275 mm
Page Count: 336 pages
Hardcover, Screen-Printed
Embossed & Textured Dust Jacket
Uncoated 120 gsm Woodfree Paper
Full Color Offset Print
Printed in China