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Borrego Springs' Mod Houses

I posted some of the mid-century buildings in my last Borrego Springs update, but over the course of my three days in the desert I visited a half dozen really beautiful homes. Lucky for you, I met photographer Judy Parker, who has shot much of the great architecture in the town and has kindly allowed me to post some of it here. Spared my grainy, ill-lit snapshots, you can revel in the lovingly preserved design details that make Borrego Springs a desert paradise. If you like what you see, do look into getting a copy of Parker's excllent book Borrego Modern. I've got one and it's a really great glimpse of this unique community.

I loved the interior of the Givler Residence from 1958 by Henry Hester. The current resident, San Diego-based architect Trace Wilson, actually bought the place to get it back into his family. The home was designed for his grandfather and Wilson has all manner of photos and memorabilia of himself as a boy at the house. Much of the furniture was designed by Hester as well.

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