Over The Top In Palm Springs, $7.69M
Author:Philip FerratoThere’s a long tradition of Modernist extravagance in Palm Springs, dating back to the 1950s, of architectural minimalism overlaid with the inescapable influence of Hollywood Regency. In 2012, Sean Lockyer, AIA of Studio AR&D Architects created this extraordinary residence, one of his first desert projects, and it’s just come to market.
Surrounded by a 20-foot high hedge on almost an acre of prime desert real estate, Lockyer created an gleaming, exquisitely crafted world of its own—sweeping walls of glass, chiseled aggregate concrete and steel, with floors of polished concrete. With over 7,000 square feet, the the home has three ensuite bedrooms in addition to the primary suite, two half baths, an office and a media room, plus a four car garage. “The goal with this project was to blend modern elegance and iconic Mid-century architectural techniques… by implementing classic mid-century nods like floor to ceiling expanses of glass, aggregate block construction, and a cantilevered steel roofline, the residence is unable to be dated and could easily be misjudged in age,” says Sean Lockyer.
In a nod to one of Desert Modern’s venerable practioners, William Cody, the open kitchen’s backsplash is a wall of glass. There’s also a dedicated, climate controlled wine and champagne room.
In the primary suite—a dedicated wing of its own—Hollywood Regency augments the rigorous Desert Modern setting.
More: Go to the listing for additional images and details of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in Palm Springs, represented by Todd Monaghan and Keith Markovitz of TTK Represents of Compass.
