Once a Little-Known John Lautner Building, Now a Boutique Hotel in the California Desert

Two Los Angeles designers resuscitate a down-at-the-heel midcentury by the legendary architect—and give fans a chance to spend the night.
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This story was originally published in Dwell’s June 2012 issue.

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Jaime Gillin
When not writing, editing, or combing design magazines and blogs for inspiration, Jaime Gillin is experimenting with new recipes, traveling as much as possible, and tackling minor home-improvement projects that inevitably turn...

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