Desert Star Construction, Inc.
Our mission is to construct unique and innovative homes with passion and integrity while building quality relationships.
Founded by Jerry Meek and his father Gerald in 1978, Desert Star Construction is a full-service construction firm specializing in luxury custom homes, commercial properties and renovations. The firm provides the highest quality, value and personal service to each of its clients and employs a philosophy of sustainable construction. Desert Star’s portfolio includes many of the Valley’s premier luxur
"If you want to lift the performance of the organization, you have to lift yourself." ~ Indra Nooyi
Inside and out, the STRATA palette is comprised mainly of steel, wood, concrete, and rammed earth.
Architect: Drewett Works
Interiors: David Michael Miller & Associates
Landscape Design: Berghoff Design Group
Lighting: Creative Designs in Lighting
Photography: Werner Segarra
Words: James Moore McCown
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"Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen." ~ Winston Churchill
STRATA is epic in its size and scope. It distills architectural, design and building ideas down to their bare essence.
Architect: Drewett Works
Interiors: David Michael Miller & Associates
Landscape Design: Berghoff Design Group
Lighting: Creative Designs in Lighting
Photography: Werner Segarra
Words: James Moore McCown
Experience more at https://DSC.CO/STRATA
"I don’t have any limitations on what I think I could do or be." ~ Oprah
“Like water in the desert is wisdom to the soul," wrote Australian land surveyor Edward Counsel. Indeed “soul” has played an important role in the desert for centuries.
Architect: Drewett Works
Interiors: David Michael Miller & Associates
Landscape Design: Berghoff Design Group
Lighting: Creative Designs in Lighting
Photography: Werner Segarra
Words: James Moore McCown
Experience more at https://DSC.CO/STRATA
"Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on them and to let them know that you trust him." ~ Booker T. Washington
"Greatness was indeed thrust upon STRATA by the talents and exceptional efforts of every designer, collaborator, artisan, and consultant." ~ C.P. Drewett of Drewett Works Architecture
Architect: Drewett Works
Interiors: David Michael Miller & Associates
Landscape Design: Berghoff Design Group
Lighting: Creative Designs in Lighting
Photography: Werner Segarra
Experience more at https://DSC.CO/STRATA
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.” ~ Albert Schweitzer
Every feature of the style and structure of this one-of-a-kind residence is built to ensure the homeowners and their children authentically experience the joy of living in their own personal Santa Barbara inspired paradise.
Architect: Oz Architects
Interiors: Karen Rapp Interiors
Photographer: Mark Boisclair
Experience more at https://DSC.CO/LHermitage
"You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it’s right." ~ Rosa Parks
To capture the majesty of Camelback Mountain, the homeowners requested the residence to be oriented toward the mountain’s horizon with a luxury pool and casita strategically placed across from the main house to preserve the quiet solitude of their private gardens.
Architect: Oz Architects
Interiors: Karen Rapp Interiors
Photographer: Mark Boisclair
Experience more at https://DSC.CO/LHermitage
“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.” ~Walter Elliot
The homeowners welcome their dearest friends, family, and children to their exquisite home where they will create extraordinary moments they will never forget.
Architect: Oz Architects
Interiors: Karen Rapp Interiors
Photographer: Mark Boisclair
Experience more at https://DSC.CO/LHermitage
"Fall seven times and stand up eight." ~ Japanese Proverb
A highlight of this stylized two-level Santa Barbara inspired home is the vaulted dining room ceiling with intricately placed molding, featuring a Moravian star at its central point.
Architect: Oz Architects
Interiors: Karen Rapp Interiors
Photographer: Mark Boisclair
Experience more at https://DSC.CO/LHermitage
"Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision." ~Andrew Carnegie
L’Hermitage is a classic illustration of all that is wonderfully unique to the architecture of its namesake.
Architect: Oz Architects
Interiors: Karen Rapp Interiors
Photographer: Mark Boisclair
Experience more at https://DSC.CO/LHermitage
"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does." ~ Serena Williams
L'HERMITAGE: A Paradise Valley residence that lives and breathes the magnificence of a true Santa Barbara estate.
Architect: Oz Architects
Interiors: Karen Rapp Interiors
Photographer: Mark Boisclair
Experience more at https://DSC.CO/LHermitage
“Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow.” ~ Mary Anne Radmacher
Every aspect of symmetry in this home was accomplished at the hands of the very best designers, architects, artisans, trades and vendors.
Architect: Catalano Architects
Interiors: Manuel de Santaren
Lighting: Peter Romaniello, Conceptual Lighting
Landscape Design: Berghoff Design Group
Owner’s Representative: KVC
Photography: Mark Boisclair
Experience more at https://DSC.CO/Panorama
"Many of life’s failures are people who did not realise how close they were to success when they gave up." ~ Thomas Edison
This custom luxury residence in Paradise Valley creates an experience that visually elevates while complimenting both structure and design.
Architect: Catalano Architects
Interiors: Manuel de Santaren
Lighting: Peter Romaniello, Conceptual Lighting
Landscape Design: Berghoff Design Group
Owner’s Representative: KVC
Photography: Mark Boisclair
Experience more at https://DSC.CO/Panorama
“Fall seven times and stand up eight.” ~ Japanese Proverb
Created with the utmost care to detail, this Paradise Valley home is an homage to stunning views of Camelback Mountain and the peaceful sanctuary of home.
Architect: Catalano Architects
Interiors: Manuel de Santaren
Lighting: Peter Romaniello, Conceptual Lighting
Landscape Design: Berghoff Design Group
Owner’s Representative: KVC
Photography: Mark Boisclair
Experience more at https://DSC.CO/Panorama
"It’s always too soon to quit!" ~ Norman Vincent Peale
Perfectly positioned to let in the magnificence of Camelback Mountain, expansive Hope Steel doors and windows open to a serene outdoor patio.
Architect: Catalano Architects
Interiors: Manuel de Santaren
Lighting: Peter Romaniello, Conceptual Lighting
Landscape Design: Berghoff Design Group
Owner’s Representative: KVC
Photography: Mark Boisclair
Experience more at https://DSC.CO/Panorama
"A bend in the road is not the end of the road… unless you fail to make the turn." ~ Helen Keller
A voluminous open layout gracefully brings together the kitchen and dining area with the living room without sacrificing the closeness of a personal conversation or an entertaining dinner party.
Architect: Catalano Architects
Interiors: Manuel de Santaren
Lighting: Peter Romaniello Design
Landscape Design: Berghoff Design Group
Owner’s Representative: KVC Builders
Photography: Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc.
Experience more at https://DSC.CO/Panorama
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8144 E Cactus Road, Ste 840
Scottsdale, AZ
85260
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