Phoenix, and its arid landscapes, serve as the perfect backdrop to some of our favourite pieces of architecture here at The Coolector and you can certainly add White Dates House from The Ranch Mine design studio to that list. Breeze-block walls and a roof cutout to house a palm tree are among the most eye-catching features at this majestic, Mid-Century modern Arizona house.

Expertly designed by The Ranch Mine, White Dates House has been built for a family of four and can be found on a cactus-dotted plot in Phoenix with some pretty impressive views out toward Camelback Mountain, one of the city’s most notable landscapes. The project’s design aesthetic was heavily influenced by a property across the road, a renowned 1950s experimental house known as White Gates, which was designed by mid-century modern architect Al Beadle.

When visiting the site for the first time, the Phoenix-based architecture firm, The Ranch Mine, knew right away that the house it was designing for their clients would need to respect its iconic neighbour. And they’ve achieved this with some considerable aplomb in our opinion here at Coolector HQ. The low-lying White Dates House (named after the date trees that are found in the area) consists of central blocks and a rectangular wing placed at an angle.

The exterior walls of White Dates House are made of creamy stucco, with accents of thermally treated Nordic pine. The landscape boasts impressive flagstone walkways and striking desert plants. The team at The Ranch Mine wanted to incorporate mid-century modern elements into the design in new and exciting ways and they’ve done exactly that. For example, the street-facing elevation features an enclosed patio with brise-soleil-style walls. Another feather in The Ranch Mine’s cap.