OUR STORY
Modern Dwellings builds the best, most livable, and most beautiful homes in New Mexico. Every Modern Dwelling is built to be of the highest quality with attention to detail second to none.
Headquartered in Rio Rancho, we partner with clients, architects, interior designers and engineering consultants to deliver the highest quality construction management services in New Mexico's luxury residential market.
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Designing and building your own home is no small endeavor. Our approach emphasizes working collaboratively and communicating effectively so that, together, we create a custom home that tells our client’s story, is sensitive to context and place, and, importantly, connects the inhabitants to their environment.
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HOW?
Modern Dwellings utilizes the resources available to us here in the desert southwest and combines them to create a continuity of design, materials, and workmanship unlike other builders.
Let's be frank. All builders in New Mexico have access to the same building materials. It's not the materials themselves that make the home exceptional; it's the design, the craftsmanship, the meticulous choice of materials, the way they are applied and the fusion of these materials that creates one continuous design flow that permeates the space.
WHAT?
It's simple, clean, and functional. Modern design uses new materials in a fashion that represents the now. Modern does not need to be a cold, barren cube. Rather, with the right design elements and materials, it can be warm and inviting. Modern Dwellings utilizes natural elements like wood and stone to build a home that is closer to nature while creating something that is durable and built to last.
WHY?
The process of building your dream home is an exhilarating experience, and one that Modern Dwellings takes an astonishing amount of pride in guiding our clients through. Our approach is straightforward and transparent – and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
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We don’t just build houses; we build unique, custom designed luxury homes that exquisitely reflect our client’s dreams, personality, and intention. The results are testimony to our passion for creating the best homes in New Mexico.
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We listen carefully so that we can turn your vision into reality. Each home has its own story and requires an individual approach to reveal the unique character of the family who will be residing in it.
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PROPERTIES
PROJECT SARATOGA
Project Saratoga is a stunning Southwestern contemporary which combines clean lines with elements of wood, steel, and stone, creating a uniquely modern warmth. Large windows and corner glass let in abundant light and capture picturesque views of the Sandia Mountains. This home features exposed aggregate concrete floors, horizontal-grain walnut cabinetry, and custom steel.
PROJECT SARATOGA II
Our latest project is another extraordinary contemporary home full of bright sunlight, commercial storefront glass, and large format tile floors. With unobstructed views of the Sandia Mountains, this home is all about the view. Designed to bring the outside in, and make you one with nature.
PROJECT NEZ PERCE
Project Nez Perce, built in 2008, represents the fusion of modern architecture with southwestern pueblo design elements. The tower houses an atrium with a 20 foot ceiling, slate flooring, and accessories to keep plants happy and healthy. The dining area is flanked by enormous 12 foot x 8 foot Eagle windows to bring the outside in.