The Abraham Residence includes a main residence plus two guest houses. The main house was to have two bedrooms, three baths, entrance gallery, home office; kitchen, dining and living areas for sizeable entertaining; a two car garage, a work-out room and a wine cellar. The main residence was designed to have private and public halves to allow for privacy as well as for more “public” entertaining. Two guest houses were envisioned in order to accommodate the owner’s children and grandchildren with the most flexible layouts for differing family and guest life styles. All meals were to be at the main residence. Therefore the guest houses have small efficiency kitchens to encourage family gatherings at meal time.

The Abraham Residence takes advantage of the artistic community and traditions in and around Taos. With an emphasis on the use of hand-crafts, local artisans, traditional and non-traditional materials and techniques, a contemporary, modern home was designed that resonates with the high desert landscape and architectural traditions of northern New Mexico.