Join hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson of beSpoke real estate as they sit down with acclaimed architect Brent Kendle, AIA of Kendle Design Collaborative. Discover how Brent blends innovation with regional sensitivity to craft timeless desert homes that feel as if they’ve always belonged. From the secrets behind rammed earth construction to the art of creating legacy homes, this conversation dives deep into the philosophy, process, and people behind some of Arizona’s most iconic modern residences.
Timestamps (estimated timings):
00:00 – Intro to Modern Home Masterminds
01:00 – Meet Brent Kendle, AIA & Kendle Design Collaborative
02:20 – Defining Regional Modernism
05:30 – Designing homes that belong in the desert
08:45 – Why Kendle’s homes rarely change hands
11:40 – Record-breaking home sales & architectural quality vs amenities
15:00 – Spec homes vs client-specific design
17:10 – Desert Jewel: Integrating rock outcroppings into home design
21:00 – Desert Geode: Crafting privacy, views & bold architecture
24:30 – Kendle’s trusted collaborators: builders, landscape architects, and designers
26:10 – The artistry and challenges of rammed earth construction
30:00 – Sourcing soil from site: Infusing spirit into the structure
33:15 – Beauty marks vs perfection in materiality
36:10 – Concrete floors, cracks, and custom finishes
37:30 – The Kendle client experience: 22-page lifestyle questionnaire
41:30 – Site-responsive design and working with neighbors
45:20 – Modeling to protect views & designing within topography
48:15 – Rapid Fire Round:
Connect with Brent Kendle:
🌐 kendledesign.com
📍 Cattle Track Arts Compound, Scottsdale, AZ
📸 Instagram: @kendledesign
📩 Contact Us
Ready to explore modern living in Arizona?
Reach out to the beSpoke team at:
🌐 https://bespokephx.com
📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx
📚 Facebook: / bespoke.phx
🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with the masterminds shaping modern living.
#ModernHomeMastermind #KendleDesign #BespokeDesign #ArizonaArchitecture #LuxuryRealEstate #DesignPodcast #ArchitectLife #ModernLiving #ModernArchitecture