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Hard rock

rizona’s Sonoran desert is the setting for this exquisitely planned piece of residential design; a house that appears defiantly modern yet is still utterly respectful of its surroundings. It is the work of Tusconbased HK Associates, established by husband-and-wife team Michael Kothke and Kathy Hancox. Having initially followed separate professional trajectories – working around the US and Canada with the likes of Patkau Architects and SOM, but never sharing a studio – the couple first worked

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