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his year’s New American Remodel
in Las Vegas is an eye catcher.
What started as a single-story,
1970s Spanish-esque ranch—a
style typical not just of Vegas, but
the sunbelt in general—has been
T reincarnated as what architect
Phil Kean describes as “a two-story blend of
modern design and desert contemporary.”
The big architectural message Kean wanted
to convey is that a home featuring contem-
porary or modern design need not feel stark
or cold. Given the right material choices, it
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break the bank.
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stone veneer as an accent. For this project,
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its manufactured stone siding, with stucco
relegated to narrow bands at the roof and
front entry. The stone gives the home a
feeling of texture and depth, and the fact
that it’s a manufactured product makes it
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porary warmth by specifying items that
invite touch and feel. These include stone
siding on one of the great room walls and
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