MacDonald Highlands is known for its sweeping mountainside views of Las Vegas and Henderson, but few homes in the guard-gated community take advantage of the elevated topography quite like the residence of Mike and Linda Huhn on Dragon Ridge Drive. Designed and built by Blue Heron, the estate welcomes guests with a twisting driveway that passes between three separate structures that together form a bold and striking desert compound, mixing all the elements desired for a luxury lifestyle.

?You can look up to the hills and see this home, so we wanted something that appeared iconic and strong from a distance,? says Blue Heron founder Tyler Jones. ?We could?ve combined all the spaces into one big structure, but by breaking into three components, you?re surrounded by interesting forms and shapes.?
An elevator travels between the four floors of the main living quarters with the words PLAY, EAT, SLEEP and VIEW in place of numerals on the buttons. It?s a fun modification that represents the broad purposes of different spaces, yet the home carries subtle complexities beneath its sleek ultra-modern design. ?There are steel louvers that are unique to this project,? says Jones. ?The glass is very specific. There?s a staircase designed just for this home with an interesting steel mesh. There are a lot of wood tones and organic materials.?

No matter where you are, natural light is everywhere, even in the downstairs ?basement? where a two-lane bowling alley, wine clos...