Few architects left such an indelible mark on Southern California as SCI-Arc founder Ray Kappe who designed many of its modernist homes to celebrate its staggering landscape. This Palm Springs property, completed earlier this year, is his last, posthumous design – and it is now for sale.
Developer Ed Freeman commissioned the Desert Palisades property listed for $6.4m via Marc Sanders of Compass. The three-bedroom desert property appears to almost float on the surface of the landscape thanks to its cantilever volumes, which mimic the topography of the plot.
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Kappe is famous for his midcentury modern aesthetic, and the vibe is strong across the 3,100 sq ft property’s interiors. A material palette of structural steel beams, polished concrete floors, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and custom teak panelling injects warmth to the living areas.
Multiple terraced areas are embedded in the landscaped grounds around the property which includes a pool and spa and concrete fire pit for nights beneath the stars.
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