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Aug
07
Posted by Mark Clawson
Sun West Custom Homes (The Ridges) 2009
Luxury homes in Las Vegas are as plentiful as are the designs and character that have been built into them. Some are strikingly beautiful and unique while others are often just large boxes with high ceilings and little character.
Signature Custom Homes (McDonald Highlands) 2002
This got me thinking about the time I spent in the School of Architecture at the University of Washington. The vision was to create new structures using imagination, new materials and technologies in the building of homes. Sadly, most builders continued to build what the client wanted rather than build something new that the public would come to see as a better alternative.
Slade Development (Red Rock Country Club) 2009
You can see from the above photos that the creative mind is still at work in Las Vegas!
When I was still in school I visited Taliesin West. Built by Frank Lloyd Wright, this complex was designed as a school for architects. Students, at the time that I was there, learned everything from operating construction equipment, framing to architectural design.
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Jun
17
Posted by Mark Clawson
I was out exploring Summerlin South and came across The Mesa Park. The park and the village are nestled right up against the Spring Mountain Range. The Mesa is the southern most village of the Howard Hughes Corporation. Bishop Gorman and the Holy Spirit Catholic Church are located just south of the community and park.
They have three lighted baseball diamonds, two are for 12 and under or women’s softball. The larger diamond has covered seating; what a brilliant idea.
The Mesa Park also has a covered eating area and refreshment center that is probably open for little league baseball games.
Two well maintained tennis courts.
Everything seems to be lighted, even the basketball courts.
Once the economy starts to turn around, there are plenty of lots really close to the mountains.
Here is a link to Summerlin Villages The Mesa.
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May
30
Posted by Mark Clawson
I was out exploring Summerlin and happened upon Traccia. This is a new community in Summerlin built by Toll Brothers. The community is nestled in the shadow of the Springs Mountain Range and the Red Rock Canyon.
I don’t know how many of you are visiting model homes right now, but, I thought I would give you a bit of a tour.
The photos that I took are from their three collections. I have not indicated which photo belongs to which collection. I think you will find that they have done a good job of design and finishing on all of these homes.
The prices range from $337,995 to $507,995. Remember these are model homes with all the bells and whistles; you can upgrade the construction of your home to suit your individual taste.
The community has a number of amenities that are common to other Summerlin communities. The focal point of the community is the club house that has a fitness center, swimming pools, tennis courts and a neighborhood park.
Leave a comment and let me know what else you might like to see!
