Kennedy High School students were tasked with developing a 3,000-square-foot, single-story Type V wood-framed primary residence in Palm Springs, with a minimum of 3 bedrooms and 3½ bathrooms, designed under Uniform Building Code standards and 9’+ plate heights. The program includes a centralized great room integrating a family lounge, concealed kitchen (visually screened from entry), formal dining area, built-in bar, and adjacent home theater. A functional fireplace is required.

The plan must incorporate a dual-occupant office with optimized daylight control, glare reduction, and opposing/angled workstations with exterior sightlines. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet, spa bath (dual sinks, shower, private WC, two-person tub), and private exterior patio. Children’s bedrooms require a Jack-and-Jill bath with dual lavatories and compartmentalized wet areas.

Additional requirements include a powder room, pool-accessible full bath, attached two-car garage (12’x22’ stalls) with 10’x10’ workshop, and screened guest parking.

Site planning must address adjacency privacy through window offsetting or screening, integrate xeriscape landscaping, and include a rear outdoor program with pool, shaded zones, fire feature, and outdoor kitchen. Deliverables include 1/4” scale plan, elevation, and section with full material and system notation.