Tri Pointe Homes continues to set the standard for high-quality houses
For 17 years, Tri Pointe Homes has built 330 neighborhoods and 15 master planned communities, winning over 270 separate awards for its innovative builds.
Tri Pointe Homes’ innovative design is reflected in Carlisle Ridge Plan 2, a single-story 3,447-square-foot home designed to blend outdoor living with high-end luxury. Located in Las Vegas, Carlisle Ridge Plan 2 was honored with an Award of Merit and is nominated for the Gold Nugget for Best Single-Family Detached Home – 3,001 to 3,499 Square Feet.
Building a Legacy
In 2009, during the Great Recession, Doug Bauer, Tom Mitchell and Mike Grubbs set off on their own to create what they hoped would be the next generation of homebuilders. With their combined 25 years of experience in the homebuilding industry, the three founded Tri Pointe Homes.
Since then, the company has delivered over 58,000 homes and has built a reputation as one of the largest homebuilders in the United States.
In May 2026, Sumitomo Forestry Group acquired Tri Pointe Homes, marking a new era for the builder. By combining the company’s premium brand and local operating expertise with Sumitomo Forestry’s global resources, the partnership supports expanded scale, efficiency and long-term growth across the U.S. housing market.
“Joining the Sumitomo Forestry Group marks an exciting new chapter for Tri Pointe Homes,” said Tri Pointe Homes’ Chief Executive Officer Doug Bauer. “With a shared strategic vision, values and culture, we are well positioned to accelerate our growth while continuing to deliver design-driven homes and exceptional customer experiences.”
Tri Pointe Homes builds every community with practices and healthier living features in mind through its LivingSmart program. The program includes the latest in smart technology and energy-saving features, with the five areas of the LivingSmart initiative including EnergySmart, HealthSmart, HomeSmart, WaterSmart and EarthSmart.
Those same features were installed in Carlisle Ridge’s Plan 2 project.
Prioritizing Outdoor Living
The project was designed to break away from the typical single-story floor plan. Carlisle Ridge Plan 2 features three to four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and three-bay garage.
With an overall goal to prioritize outdoor living, the project was designed to flow around the home’s outside environment.
The home’s main feature is the detached wing, which can function as both a casita or an additional gathering space. This addition truly defines luxurious, outdoor living. The mixture of concrete, circular slabs and patterned tile adorning the floor connects the outdoor space between the main home and the detached room, making it feel like one cohesive structure.
A pocket door connects the inside of the home with the patio, allowing for outdoor dining at the bartop or the patio table, located conveniently in front of the stainless steel grill.
The backyard feels like a luxury resort to parallel the elevated, high-end lifestyle of the nearby Las Vegas Strip.
A Fresh Take on Design
The home’s unique exterior design drew inspiration from mid-century modern butterfly homes. The roof appears to fly away from the main entry and front courtyard.
The same elevation is reflected inside with slanted roofs, making the home’s interior feel as dynamic as the exterior.
Both the living and dining areas focus on the back of the home to be engulfed in views of the Las Vegas skyline. The primary suite was strategically designed to wrap around both spaces, creating an expansive layout throughout the home’s interior. Picture frame windows allow natural light to feed into the suite, opening up the room and creating a calm atmosphere.
The star of the kitchen is the island cooktop, situated to take in views of the courtyard. The kitchen’s open layout and ample storage space prioritize functionality without sacrificing style.
Carlisle Ridge Plan 2 reflects Tri Pointe Homes’ dedication to beautiful design, advanced architecture and elevated living.
Photos courtesy of Jeffrey Aron and Tri Pointe Homes.
By Taylor Moore. She is the Assistant Editor at Builder and Developer and can be reached at taylor@builder.media.
This story is featured in our August issue of Builder and Developer. Read the print version here.
