Lone Mountain Ranch House

Lone Mountain Ranch House, designed by Rick Joy Architects and completed in 2012, is a family retreat located in the high desert near Golden, New Mexico. The project responds to its arid setting by aligning the house with the area's natural textures and topography. The brief called for a residence that would accommodate a family's need for both gathering spaces and privacy, shaping the overall layout and connection to the desert landscape. The structure is organized with a wooden deck that acts as a central axis, dividing the house into two distinct wings: one dedicated to private living spaces and the other to guest rooms. Despite this separation, continuity is maintained through consistent material choices and the overarching form. Both sections are unified beneath a single corrugated sheet-metal roof, which integrates the building volumes and provides shelter. Concealed within the roof is a deck, offering an unobstructed vantage for viewing the night sky and connecting the interior experience to the expansive New Mexican environment.

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