Perched atop a natural mound, Tombolo emerges from the desert like a crown, exposed on all sides to the elements. Inspired by its namesake, a landform that connects separate entities, the residence explores the interplay between structure and interior experience, weaving materiality, light, and movement into a seamless whole.
The architecture asserts a striking presence through bold geometries and rhythmic colonnades, while the interiors offer a contrasting counterpoint: layered, immersive, and richly tactile. Spaces shift between openness and intimacy, sculpted by light and shadow. Warm wood tones, reflective surfaces, and a curated interplay of textures soften the exterior’s formal rigor, shaping an environment that is both refined and expressive.
Materiality becomes a medium for connection. Stone and patinated metals ground the home in its desert context, while finely crafted millwork and textiles infuse warmth and depth. Every element contributes to a sensory narrative, cool, polished surfaces set in tension with raw, organic textures, reinforcing the dialogue between shelter and exposure, precision and fluidity.
Bio Established in 2014, Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd. is an international award-winning, design studio redefining luxury with an integrated approach that blurs the lines between design disciplines and project typologies. Drawing upon experience crafting luxury hospitality spaces for top tier international brands, the firm is focused on delivering exceptional service and design quality across a range of project types in both architecture and interior design.
