“The moment we met Brent Kendle of Kendle Design Collaborative, we knew we had found the architect that could achieve and exceed our design and build expectations.
Brent’s passion and commitment to our project coupled with his vast knowledge, experience and creative talents, make him an outstanding architect.
Brent has listened to our every need, working as a team as the Collaborative name holds true; he has helped us build the ultimate contemporary custom home.”
Debbie and James Patrick Scottsdale Arizona
“As a builder it is rare to find an architect who has an intimate knowledge of the construction process and the ability to seamlessly orchestrate the team dynamic between the owner, architect, builder. Brent Kendle is such a conductor. He is sensitive to how his design and detailing actually come together in the field and not merely how it looks on paper.”
Stephan Mackos
MACKOS Architecture & Construction LLC Phoenix Arizona
“I had the privilege to tour the Birds Nest home with the builder. Outstanding. Extraordinary attention to detail. Clever, creative design solutions. Great massing. Great use of materials. A perfect balance of abundant daylight and high level of privacy/security...and a very happy homeowner.
The Birds Nest Residence is characterized by strong geometric forms reminiscent of mid-century modern architecture with influences from Richard Neutra and Rudolph Schindler. The guiding principles of the modern masters are evident in the building’s clean simplicity and sophisticated integration into the site.
The use of natural materials and the seamless relationship of interior to exterior spaces create an airy feeling of openness and an expansive quality. The large open space of the Great Room and its direct relationship to the adjacent pool terrace serves as the organizing principal. This tall central volume has an unobstructed visual link to the Kitchen and Dining spaces as well as to both the enclosed front courtyard and the pool terrace. All rooms, including “birds nest” on the second floor, have immediate access to a private courtyard, terrace or exterior space that give the residence an intimate scale.
The native desert plants and the trees serve as counterpoint to soften the bold geometry and rectilinear building forms. The site walls are thoughtfully integrated into the landscape design creating serene courtyards while maintaining the owner’s desire for a high degree of privacy.
Great projects are created by great teams with a common vision. I would like to especiallythankourcreativecollaborators who made this project possible.
Debbie and James, Homeowners
Mackos Architecture & Construction
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