Lance Gerber
The two-bedroom, two-bathroom house is sited on the 120-acre lot to take advantage of the uninterrupted desert views.
Architect Jeremy Levine designs a simple two-bedroom vacation home that treads lightly on the high desert landscape. Christine Lennon – May 10, 2021 | Updated May 12, 2021
When residential designer Jeremy Levine bought a massive 120-acre lot outside of Pioneertown, a funky, western-themed village in the high Mojave Desert, he designed his own two-bedroom vacation home with a few priorities in mind. First, Levine wanted to leave the lightest possible footprint on the surrounding landscape, with an energy-efficient, low-impact design. He also wanted to maximize the view from every room, creating a seamless flow from the house into nature. Mostlyâhe didnât want to fumble his chance to create something special on a rare, enormous chunk of untouched land.