William Krisel

• Jerry Gropp Architect AIA05.20.2009

  As my WebSite shows William Krisel and I could have been twins. JG

• WILLIAM KRISEL06.22.2009

  TWINS ???? NOT IDENTICAL TWINS BY A LONG SHOT. REMOTELY FRATERNAL TWINS., BUT THAT'S ONLY BECAUSE WE'RE BOTH ARCHITECTS.

• Paul Kaplan07.19.2009

  Does anyone know where to get the rear facade drawings of the original Racquet Club Road Estates Alexanders that show the clerestories that were designed (but not built in the production homes?) This is a frequent comment I get from clients looking to purchase Alexander homes. Although the homes are certainly wonderful as built, some of my clients have opened up the clerestories where they were originally designed, and certainly makes a huge difference.

• Miyoko Ohtake07.20.2009

  Hi Paul. I spoke with Krisel's archivist, who informed me that the Getty recently acquired Krisel's drawings and archives. Krisel himself often comments on Dwell.com and may be able to provide additional information as well. Hope this helps point you in a good direction for finding out more.

• Laura Anderson08.29.2009

  I am the manager of a small desert inn located in Borrego Springs, Ca (not far from Palm Springs) called the Palms at Indian Head (2220 Hoberg Road, Borrego Springs, Ca 92004) and it has been suggested to me that the architect of our classic 1958 hotel (originally built in 1947 and then re-built in 1958 with current Modernism style) was Mr. William Krisel. I was wondering if anyone, including Mr. Krisel himself, could confirm this. The current owners are trying to keep the hotel in its original state from 1958 and are curious if he is the creator of our beautiful property.

• WILLIAM KRISEL, A.I.A.09.06.2009

  I DID DO A MOTEL IN BORREGO AND NEVER KNEW WHAT HAPPENED TO IT. A HOMEOWNER IN BORREBO, MR. TODD PITMAN verdedesign@sbcglobal.net IS AN ARCHIVIST FOR MY WORK IN BORREGO AND PERHAPS HE COULD CONFIRM OR NOT MY WORK. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST. BILL KRISEL

• John Jacob Johnson02.23.2010

  Does anyone, including Mr. Krisel, know what is planned for the Palm Springs "Alexander Weekend Revisited' event in 2011? I hope that either the original or an updated tribute program is published for the event . . . perhaps Mr. Krisel can add to the content with additional information on the various models and the subdivisions, too.

• Mark Findler03.07.2010

  Hello All, My family recently moved into a (I think Palmer/) Krisel home in the San Fernando Valley tract of Marlborough Palms in Granada Hills. Other than a brochure found in a Granada HIlls book, there exists very little info on this area south of Chatsworth, east of Hayvenhurst, north of San Jose and west of Debra. My wife and I would love to hear of anything pertaining to this wonderful, albeit neglected group of fantastic homes. SInce moving in during the summer I have been fiercely busy restoring the home as best I can to it's inherent greatness and would LOVE to learn of any history of the area. Thanks so much, Mark Findler 16439 Kingsbury Street Granada Hills, CA 91344

• Frank Goodhue05.20.2010

  Hi, We want to know what the original paint colors, and types were used on the exterior and trim. We recently bought a Racquetclub Road Estate home, slot window model. We were wondering if the brightwork metal aluminum frames on the windows was left bare, or painted.We also wanted to know what colors were used on the trim and exterior walls, and if they were gloss, satin, or flat. Our home has a metal awning that spans the length of the rear of the house, that we found in the 1964 Sears Roebuck Catalogue. It has remnants of an olive/Army green color, but is now white. The trim on the house also has some of the same green color visible in places, although the current color is a deep brown trim, with cream walls. The wood windbreaks in our breezeway, I painted high gloss white, and looks great to me. Any info on the original colors, interior, and exterior would be great to know. Thanks, Frank Goodhue

• Eric09.28.2010

  Hello, I am curious as to William Krisel's landscaping remodel in 2006 on a home in the Twin Palm section of Palm Springs (1957 Alexander butterfly roof house). I am going for the exact same design approach with my home in north county San Diego. I wondered how the wall was built. What material were the panels? Looks like recycled compressed material I seen, but do not know the name. The gates are great too. Also, the landscape low voltage lanterns are fab. I would love William to view my home and give me some tips. Love him.

• Jackie Cole01.26.2011

  I recently toured the "House of Tomorrow" on Ladera Circle. While I was interested in the architecture and tiered floor-plan the tour was mainly regarding Elvis and Priscilla spending their honeymoon there. Unfortunately we were not granted access to the lower level that we were advised was the internal entry to the garage and to a secondary master bedroom that Elvis sometimes used. What information or pictures are available of that portion of the house if any? Considering the house was not designed for Elvis' needs and the Alexanders resided there prior; was the lower area primarily for the usage of the Alexander's daughter or was there more to the level than was described? We were never shown the the main entrance from inside the house to this level - only the one off the upstairs master bedroom; I was curious if the door way to this level from the main level was in the circular hall just off the kitchen with the skylight above? If not there I couldn't imagine where. We only saw portions of the house and though what I saw was amazing it left me with many questions about the remainder of the house. I am just looking for additional information or a floorplan outline or something so I can picture a complete house. Any answers or direction anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.

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