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High Desert Architecture( HDA) combines creative vision with disciplined project leadership to create custom homes in Northern New Mexico. The firm was founded nearly a decade ago by architect Ramón Gabriel Martinez, RA, AIA, NCARB, and his husband and business leader, Paul Sidebottom. With every residence conceived as an original composition, the business champions a fundamentally integrated approach, bringing elegant architecture, high-quality construction, and a wealth of real estate prowess together under one roof. From natural materials and carefully proportioned spaces to courtyards, portals and framed mountain views, every element is considered as part of a cohesive whole. As such, HDA’ s goal is not simply to build a luxury home, but to create an enduring living experience- one that captures the distinctive light, landscape, and character of New Mexico with exceptional precision. Built on the masterbuilder tradition, the firm also serves as general contractor, carrying the original vision from first sketch through construction and final detail. Modern Home Builders sits down with Paul and Ramón to delve deeper into the business’ ethos and some of its most recent projects.
Concierge experience
“ We serve clients with discerning taste who expect the finest in design, craftsmanship, and service,” Ramón begins.“ We provide a highly curated experience across real estate, architecture, and construction, from selecting the right property and evaluating its potential to designing and building the home under one accountable team. Our master-builder model carries that continuity even further: the architect is also the general contractor, personally responsible for translating the vision into the finished home. For us, a true luxury concierge experience means valuing our clients’
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