Joshua Tree's Glass House Offers Dramatic Desert Views

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• The 'Invisible House' sits on 67 acres of land that runs up against Joshua Tree National Park.
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Realize the pinnacle of architectural and visual mastery and become one with the environment that surrounds you. The Invisible House offers an unparalleled human experience in one of California's most iconic locales surrounded by a thriving and vibrant community of artists, naturalists, and dreamers. This is the Invisible House, a 5,500 square-foot fantasy construction on 90 private acres in the wilds bordering Joshua Tree National Park. On the inside, the reflective glass are full windows, immersing you in the landscape outside (clear shower stalls follow suit, should you want to feel like an exhibitionist for the desert wildlife). The massive sliding glass doors can also open up and merge the two environments.

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Joshua Tree‘s Invisible House, a Mirrored Marvel of Desert Architecture, Has Hit the Market for a Sizzling Sum - artnet News

Joshua Tree‘s Invisible House, a Mirrored Marvel of Desert Architecture, Has Hit the Market for a Sizzling Sum.

Posted: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT [source]

No clutter or extraneous details sully the streamlined ethos, which gives the mind the space to settle in the moment and convene with the surroundings. Simplicity of form and function promotes a slowing down of thought and action. “Bringing the Invisible House to market for the first time ever is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” says Aaron Kirman of Christie’s International Real Estate AKG.

Invisible House In Joshua Tree Has Been Listed For $18 Million - Time Out

Invisible House In Joshua Tree Has Been Listed For $18 Million.

Posted: Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT [source]

The 'Invisible House' sits on 67 acres of land that runs up against Joshua Tree National Park.

Most are reservable from six months before your stay to the day of your stay. While 500 sites might seem like a lot, making a reservation ahead of time is highly recommended when possible; this is especially true over holidays, weekends or during high season. The park has more than 8,000 climbing routes to choose from, but permits are required to place, replace or remove fixed anchors.

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The best way to take advantage of everything there is to see and do within Joshua Tree National Park is to make your visit an overnight one. While there is no official hotel within the park, there are many lodging options ranging from hotels to on-site camping, as well as vacation rentals and glamping. The fully paved 500-foot loop sits atop the Little San Bernardino Mountains; it overlooks canyons and the entire Coachella Valley, as well as the Salton Sea and Mount San Jacinto in the distance. Additionally, novice hikers should head to Hidden Valley, a relatively easy 1-mile loop.

Two caissons lift the home's primary bedroom high above the desert floor and deliver dramatic panoramic views from a king-sized bed that sits on a platform constructed completely of glass. The home was designed by film producer and current owner, Chris Hanley, and Frank Gehry-collaborator, architect Tomas Osinski. The glass-and-steel structure is 225 feet long, 25 feet wide and 21 feet tall.

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In addition to being a coveted amenity for exercise and relaxation, the pool ensures ideal moisture levels to keep skin hydrated in the desert. As environmental activists, the Hanleys also worked diligently to make the Invisible House as eco-friendly as possible — it’s currently about 90% off-grid. Completed in 2019, the Invisible House and its unparalleled surrounding land, which also includes a prefabricated guest house, are being sold by Christie’s International Real Estate for $18 million.

Whichever kingsize bedroom suite you choose from the three available inside (a fourth can be provided for extra guests, in a private home just steps away) it’ll be truly magnificent. …whether that’s whipping up feasts in the huge chef’s kitchen, doing laps in the luxurious 100ft swimming pool, taking an unforgettable shower in a transparent cubicle, or simply relaxing with a drink in one of many comfortable seating areas. We have more than 70 million property reviews, all from real, verified guests. The vacation home also offers facilities for disabled guests.The vacation home also has a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as a hair dryer. The accommodation is non-smoking.The nearest airport is Palm Springs International Airport, 39 miles from Invisible House Joshua Tree Modern Masterpiece. Indoors, Roberta intentionally kept furnishings minimal but of the utmost quality, sticking with grey tones in which furnishings disappeared with the floor, to keep the focus on what lies beyond the windows.

Average Joshua Tree housing sale prices were down 25% in December 2022, compared with the year before, and the number of houses sold was down by more than 50%, according to Redfin, a real estate company that publishes housing data. The residence, which offers a modest three bedrooms and four bathrooms, has a “fully-mirrored exterior which ‘disappears’ into the surrounding desert”, as well as high-end kitchen appliances and charging stations for three Teslas. Joshua Tree’s real estate boom may have reached a symbolic peak, as the desert town’s iconic, mirror-walled mansion goes on the market for $18m in what is said to be a record-setting asking price.

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The motel is about 25 minutes from the park yet it feels worlds and eras away. There’s something about the bizarro landscapes and Joshua Tree air that feeds artistic sensibilities. There’s the former Wild West film set of Pioneertown nearby, originally built by actors who played cowboys (actual cowboys in the area were not too happy about it). And there’s the midcentury Integratron built by UFO enthusiast George Van Tassel, now used for sound baths. Artists of all stripes make the area their home and if you could count the number of music videos filmed out there, well, good for you.

The minimalist design surrounding the 100-foot indoor pool makes a swim across the living room to one of the bedrooms even more lavish. Ryan Mountain is a popular hike that leads to one of the tallest points in the park with panoramic views. The 3-mile, out-and-back trail gains 1,050 feet in elevation and passes through stunning rock formations, including Pinto Gneiss, which is the oldest type of rock in the park, estimated to be 1.8 billion years old. Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a terrace, Invisible House Joshua Tree Modern Masterpiece is set in Joshua Tree. The holiday home also offers facilities for disabled guests.The spacious holiday home comes with a TV.

Kirman told CNBC the $18 million listing is all about show-stopping modern architecture and the illusion created by the 10,500 square feet of wrap-around mirrored glass on the home's exterior. For a boutique option, Mojave Sands Motel in Joshua Tree is an intimate retreat with just five rooms starting at $185; each room has beamed ceilings, platform beds, private patios and record players with assorted vinyl. If you do plan to visit in the summer, try to avoid being outside for extended periods of time during the afternoon or during the hottest parts of the day. With an abundance of hiking and nature trails for all skill levels as well as multiple campgrounds, the park is a must-see. You might visit on a daytrip, stay overnight in a tent or merely pass through the park for a scenic drive between LA and Las Vegas. With more than 3 million annual visitors, it's within the top 10 most-visited national parks in the U.S., according to the National Park Service — and for good reason.

Careful attention has been paid to sustainability, and the building’s foundation has one of the smallest environmental footprints in the Joshua Tree area. Nothing was disturbed during its construction, another benefit of the part-cantilevered design. The designers aimed to reduce the environmental impact of the home by using low-emissivity glass for the walls and installing photovoltaics and a thermal water heating system on the roof. Subsequently the home, which has a 2000 to one landscape to dwelling footprint making it the smallest home on any property in Joshua Tree, was constructed inline with all federal, state and stringent local environmental laws and regulations. Well, some suites feature beds crafted from pure marble, while the master suite boasts not only a free-standing Swim tub, but a two-ton solid glass bed by the renowned Milano designer Santambrogio.