{"id":21118,"date":"2026-10-05T13:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T20:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/?p=21118"},"modified":"2026-10-13T17:10:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T00:10:21","slug":"framing-sedona-the-telescope-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/design-and-architecture\/framing-sedona-the-telescope-house","title":{"rendered":"Framing Sedona: The Telescope House"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125357\/01_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6901.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"768\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-21155 pk-lazyload\"  style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3448275862068966;width:624px;height:auto\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125357\/01_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6901-1024x768.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125357\/01_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6901-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125357\/01_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6901-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125357\/01_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6901-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125357\/01_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6901-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125357\/01_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6901-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125357\/01_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6901-260x195.jpg 260w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125357\/01_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6901-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125357\/01_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6901-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125357\/01_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6901-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125357\/01_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6901-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125357\/01_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6901.jpg 2000w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Telescope House blends into the Sedona landscape, nestled between Juniper trees framing Cathedral Rock against Munds Mountain<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A secluded retreat designed by Phoenix-based architect Wendell Burnette, FAIA, Telescope House quietly recedes into Sedona\u2019s rugged landscape. Nestled among centuries-old juniper trees and clad in weathering steel, the 1,600-square-foot low impact home gradually unfolds toward Cathedral Rock, revealing the desert through a carefully choreographed sequence of views, light and shadow. Conceived as a \u201cland-based telescope,\u201d the residence invites guests to slow down, observe and discover the landscape through an entirely new perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe house is designed as \u2018an experience\u2019 that begins by melding or disappearing into the landscape.\u201d \u2014Wendell Burnette<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125514\/02_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6894.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"768\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"21158\"  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https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125510\/08_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-7449-1160x1546.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125510\/08_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-7449-80x107.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125510\/08_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-7449-60x80.jpg 60w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125510\/08_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-7449.jpg 2000w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><em>Left: Entry hall view toward Cathedral Rock at reverse sunset. Right: The entry hall rises and widens from the carport toward the kitchen, living and dining areas, with stepped door panels concealing bedrooms, bathrooms, an espresso bar and private cabinetry along the way.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe shadow finishes of the entry hall \u2018pull the landscape in\u2019 as well as being a respite for the eyes in the daytime and not spilling light into this dark sky community at night.\u201d \u2014Wendell Burnette<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moving through Telescope House is an exercise in anticipation. Darkened corridors compress the view before opening to moments of revelation, where Cathedral Rock appears framed almost like a living work of art. The telescoping sequence creates a gradual transition from shelter to landscape, drawing guests deeper into the experience with every step.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125519\/03_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-7468.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"768\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-21159 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125519\/03_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-7468-1024x768.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125519\/03_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-7468-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125519\/03_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-7468-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125519\/03_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-7468-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125519\/03_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-7468-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125519\/03_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-7468-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125519\/03_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-7468-260x195.jpg 260w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125519\/03_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-7468-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125519\/03_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-7468-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125519\/03_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-7468-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125519\/03_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-7468-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08125519\/03_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-7468.jpg 2000w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Panoramic view from the kitchen, dining and living areas toward Cathedral Rock at reverse sunset.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The telescope reaches its destination in the home\u2019s living space, where floor-to-ceiling glass transforms the landscape into a constantly changing panorama. Sunrise, reverse sunset, moonrise and shifting weather become part of daily life, revealing Sedona in ways both subtle and profound. As daylight fades, Telescope House becomes nearly indistinguishable from its surroundings.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08130238\/05_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6934.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"768\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-21162 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08130238\/05_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6934-1024x768.jpg\"  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https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08130238\/05_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6934-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08130238\/05_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6934-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08130238\/05_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6934-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08130238\/05_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6934-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/in-house\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08130238\/05_JR030-Wendell-Burnette-Telescope-6934.jpg 2000w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Telescope House at night, nestled within Sedona&#8217;s dark-sky community.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe hope guests notice many things that they may not have before, because we have framed everything differently . . .\u00a0 everything from changing light and color of the landscape to what a reverse sunset means in this place.\u201d \u2014Wendell Burnette<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Telescope House is available for guest stays, offering visitors the opportunity to experience Burnette\u2019s vision firsthand and immerse themselves in one of Sedona\u2019s most thoughtfully designed architectural retreats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/telescopehousesedona.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">telescopehousesedona.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Photography by Jason Roehner and courtesy Wendell Brunette Architects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Project credits:<br>Architect: Wendell Burnette Architects Wendell Burnette Architects design team: Wendell Burnette (architect), Brandan Siebrecht (project manager), Jared Abraham and Joby Dutton (project designers)<br>General contractor: Roots Design Build (Mark McCulloch)<br>Structural engineer: Rudow + Berry, Inc<br>Lighting designer: Creative Designs in Lighting<br>Mechanical engineer: EKR Heating and Cooling<br>Electrical engineer: Woodward Engineering<br>Custom fabrication\/installation: Roots Design Build<br>Millwork: CMCW (Chris Madsen)<br>Miscellaneous steel: Falcon Steel (Scott Dow)<br>Facade consultant: Tryland Homes (Robert Densmore)<br>Graphic design and wayfinding: Airpark Signs (Gretchen Wilde)<br>Landscape contractor\/consultant: Arterra Inc<br>Rendering\/visualization: 5visual<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A secluded retreat designed by Phoenix-based architect Wendell Burnette, FAIA, Telescope House quietly recedes into Sedona\u2019s rugged landscape. 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