EPISODE · Jun 18, 2025 · 45 MIN
Designing Desert Masterpieces | Brent Kendle on Regional Modernism, Rammed Earth & Timeless Luxury
from Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke brokers · host beSpoke brokers
Join hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson of beSpoke real estate as they sit down with acclaimed architect Brent Kendle, AIA of Kendle Design Collaborative. Discover how Brent blends innovation with regional sensitivity to craft timeless desert homes that feel as if they’ve always belonged. From the secrets behind rammed earth construction to the art of creating legacy homes, this conversation dives deep into the philosophy, process, and people behind some of Arizona’s most iconic modern residences.Timestamps (estimated timings):00:00 – Intro to Modern Home Masterminds01:00 – Meet Brent Kendle, AIA & Kendle Design Collaborative02:20 – Defining Regional Modernism05:30 – Designing homes that belong in the desert08:45 – Why Kendle’s homes rarely change hands11:40 – Record-breaking home sales & architectural quality vs amenities15:00 – Spec homes vs client-specific design17:10 – Desert Jewel: Integrating rock outcroppings into home design21:00 – Desert Geode: Crafting privacy, views & bold architecture24:30 – Kendle’s trusted collaborators: builders, landscape architects, and designers26:10 – The artistry and challenges of rammed earth construction30:00 – Sourcing soil from site: Infusing spirit into the structure33:15 – Beauty marks vs perfection in materiality36:10 – Concrete floors, cracks, and custom finishes37:30 – The Kendle client experience: 22-page lifestyle questionnaire41:30 – Site-responsive design and working with neighbors45:20 – Modeling to protect views & designing within topography48:15 – Rapid Fire Round:Connect with Brent Kendle:🌐 kendledesign.com📍 Cattle Track Arts Compound, Scottsdale, AZ📸 Instagram: @kendledesign📩 Contact UsReady to explore modern living in Arizona? Reach out to the beSpoke team at:🌐 https://bespokephx.com📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx📚 Facebook: / bespoke.phx🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with the masterminds shaping modern living.#ModernHomeMastermind #KendleDesign #BespokeDesign #ArizonaArchitecture #LuxuryRealEstate #DesignPodcast #ArchitectLife #ModernLiving #ModernArchitecture
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Join hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson of beSpoke real estate as they sit down with acclaimed architect Brent Kendle, AIA of Kendle Design Collaborative. Discover how Brent blends innovation with regional sensitivity to craft timeless desert homes that feel as if they’ve always belonged. From the secrets behind rammed earth construction to the art of creating legacy homes, this conversation dives deep into the philosophy, process, and people behind some of Arizona’s most iconic modern residences.Timestamps (estimated timings):00:00 – Intro to Modern Home Masterminds01:00 – Meet Brent Kendle, AIA & Kendle Design Collaborative02:20 – Defining Regional Modernism05:30 – Designing homes that belong in the desert08:45 – Why Kendle’s homes rarely change hands11:40 – Record-breaking home sales & architectural quality vs amenities15:00 – Spec homes vs client-specific design17:10 – Desert Jewel: Integrating rock outcroppings into home design21:00 – Desert Geode: Crafting privacy, views & bold architecture24:30 – Kendle’s trusted collaborators: builders, landscape architects, and designers26:10 – The artistry and challenges of rammed earth construction30:00 – Sourcing soil from site: Infusing spirit into the structure33:15 – Beauty marks vs perfection in materiality36:10 – Concrete floors, cracks, and custom finishes37:30 – The Kendle client experience: 22-page lifestyle questionnaire41:30 – Site-responsive design and working with neighbors45:20 – Modeling to protect views & designing within topography48:15 – Rapid Fire Round:Connect with Brent Kendle:🌐 kendledesign.com📍 Cattle Track Arts Compound, Scottsdale, AZ📸 Instagram: @kendledesign📩 Contact UsReady to explore modern living in Arizona? Reach out to the beSpoke team at:🌐 https://bespokephx.com📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx📚 Facebook: / bespoke.phx🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with the masterminds shaping modern living.#ModernHomeMastermind #KendleDesign #BespokeDesign #ArizonaArchitecture #LuxuryRealEstate #DesignPodcast #ArchitectLife #ModernLiving #ModernArchitecture
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