Designed with an eye to the classic mid-century modern architecture of which Palm Springs is known, this home in the Las Palmas neighborhood enjoys panoramic and unobstructed views of the San Jacinto mountains. Flat roofs, clean lines and large expanses of glass define the home's character. Bright interior walls and open spaces help highlight the owners ever expanding art collection. Abundant sunlight is present in every room. Clean white stucco dominates and defines the sharp contrast between structure and the landscape beyond. Large projecting eaves create spaces of refuge from the hot desert sun. Floor to ceiling windows capture the extraordinary views toward the mountains on one side and the pool and private space on the opposite.

The large swimming pool becomes the focus of this homes organization in such a way that each room enjoys its presence. A dramatic palm has been integrated into the pool design to enhance the vitality of the private experience. Conceived as a group of stepped volumes with varying ceiling heights this plan become integrated through its circulation space which offers views to the surrounding landscape and private gardens.