Dramatically sited on an acre in Paradise Valley, this one-level custom looks south toward legendary Camelback Mountain, including its eternally devotional Praying Monk. The equally dramatic north entry is sited toward another landmark representational feature, Mummy Mountain. The four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom Desert Contemporary celebrates the open, indoor-outdoor lifestyle this couple has enjoyed in Arizona since childhood, while still ensuring their privacy and delivering views, views and views. The couple climbed the landmark mountain as youngsters, and still do, and the husband is an avid mountain biker. Scottsdale architect Mark Candelaria, AIA, assured them that after the 1960s existing home was leveled, the obstructive foliage removed and a new well-sited home built with ample windows, they’d be looking real good in retirement. Scottsdale’s Claire Ownby and her adept team provided the crisp, elegant interior design.