Artistic Desert Contemporary Sets A High Bar In Henderson, Nevada

If Las Vegas is America’s playground, then nearby Henderson could be considered America’s home building playground. The Nevada community is frequently the site of the National Association of Home Builders annual New American Home–a demonstration residence for showing off the latest and greatest technologies, materials and features.

Over the years the desert city has become a showplace for contemporary architecture. Among luxury homes now for sale in the gated Ascaya neighborhood is an artistic two-story built five years ago.