![This modern house has a rainfall water feature that connects with the pool, and is located beside the outdoor living room, that also has a bbq and dining area. #SwimmingPool #Flooring #Architecture #OutdoorLivingRoom #Fireplace #WaterFeature](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-house-rainfall-water-feature-swimming-pool-030919-815-01-800x531.jpg)
Tor Stuart-Barstad of ArchitecTor has designed a house in the hills near Phoenix, Arizona, that offers serenity and tranquility for the home owners.
![Tor Stuart-Barstad of ArchitecTor has designed a modern house in the hills near Phoenix, Arizona, that offers serenity and tranquility for the home owners. #ModernHouse #HouseDesign #Entryway #GlassWalls](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-house-architecture-entryway-030919-817-02-800x504.jpg)
ArchitecTor collaborated with Joni Wilkerson to complete the interior design throughout the house. In the living room, the seating is focused on the built-in fireplace that sits below the television, while walls of glass can be opened to connect to the outdoor spaces.
![Living Room Ideas - In this modern living room, the seating is focused on the built-in fireplace that sits below the television, while walls of glass can be opened to connect to the outdoor spaces. #LivingRoom #Fireplace #ModernLivingRoom #LivingRoomIdeas](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-living-room-with-fireplace-030919-817-03-800x1034.jpg)
The dining room, with its sculptural chandelier, shares the open room with the kitchen and a bar, that also features a built-in glass wall that provides wine storage.
![This modern dining room, with its sculptural chandelier, shares the open room with the kitchen and a bar, that also features a built-in glass wall that provides wine storage. #ModernDiningRoom #ModernKitchen #KitchenDesign #Bar #WineStorage](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-dining-room-kitchen-bar-030919-817-04-800x1066.jpg)
The flooring from inside the home seamlessly transitions to the outdoor spaces that wrap around the pool. A rainfall water feature is located beside the outdoor living room, that also has a bbq and dining area.
![The flooring of this modern house, flows from inside the home seamlessly transitions to the outdoor spaces that wrap around the pool. A rainfall water feature is located beside the outdoor living room, that also has a bbq and dining area. #SwimmingPool #Flooring #Architecture #OutdoorLivingRoom #Fireplace](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-house-swimming-pool-rainfall-water-feature-030919-817-05-800x1109.jpg)
Back inside, and the master bedroom has sweeping views of the valley, and a fireplace in the corner adds warmth on the cooler nights.
![Bathroom Ideas - This modern master bedroom has sweeping views of the valley, a sitting area, and a fireplace in the corner adding warmth on cool nights. #BedroomIdeas #MasterBedroom #Fireplace](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-master-bedroom-with-fireplace-030919-816-07-800x533.jpg)
In the bathroom, black tiles create a dramatic appearance, while the freestanding bathtub and dual shower is located within a glass room, making it feel like you’re outside.
![Bathroom Ideas - In this modern bathroom, black tiles create a dramatic appearance, while the freestanding bathtub and dual shower is located within a glass room, making it feel like you're outside. #ModernBathoom #BathroomIdeas #BathroomDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-bathroom-design-black-tiles-030919-816-08-800x496.jpg)
Photography by ThompsonPhotographic.com and Tony Hernandez | Architects: ArchitecTor | Architect: Tor Stuart-Barstad | Interior Design: Joni Wilkerson | Landscape Design: Joni Wilkerson | Builder: Gemini Development Corp.
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