In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, we sit down with Aaron Bass, founder of Stance Architecture. Aaron shares his philosophy on creating purpose-driven spaces that embrace Arizona’s desert environment, blending minimalism with warmth, and designing homes that transform everyday living into a deeper experience.
From nostalgic influences to computational design, from hillside homes to boutique projects, Aaron takes us through his process, inspirations, and the craft behind award-winning architecture.
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⏱ Chapter Timings (estimated):
00:00 – Introduction to Modern Home Mastermind
01:00 – Meet Aaron Bass of Stance Architecture
02:00 – The philosophy behind “Stance”
04:00 – Early influences: analog vs digital & counterculture design
06:00 – Collaboration, clients & communication lessons
08:30 – Balancing minimalism with warmth and texture
11:00 – Light, form & elevating spatial experience
13:00 – Detailing in architecture: simplicity through precision
15:00 – Building strong project teams & collaborations
17:00 – The five phases of architecture & design philosophy
19:00 – Case Study: Aperture House on Camelback
22:00 – Site analysis, view corridors & massing strategies
25:00 – Valley Vista: detail-driven outdoor living design
28:30 – Shade, hillside integration & blending with the desert
31:00 – Creating architecture that pauses the mind
33:00 – Natural materials: concrete, glass, steel & stone
35:00 – Future projects & closing reflections
36:30 – Outro & where to find Stance Architecture
🔗 Connect with Aaron Bass
🌐Website: https://www.stancearchitecture.com/
📸 Instagram: @stancearchitecture
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