The 1954 plan by Palmer & Krisel is part of the architects’ first large development with George Alexander and a testing ground for the indoor/outdoor lifestyle they brought to the desert.
Where dark interiors and an overgrown yard might have turned others away from the 1947 Monrovia address, one couple saw an opportunity to renovate and expand for their growing brood of kids and pets.
Layered exterior illumination reveals rooflines, textures, and details that disappear at sunset, turning lighting into an extension of the home’s design.
“Interior Motives” is among a growing niche of social media-first series that feel like this generation’s answer to “Room Raiders.” The premise? “You show us your bed and we guess...
Soothing interiors paired with expansive outdoor amenities, including an infinity pool perched over the Aegean, offers the ultimate indoor/outdoor experience.